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Grecia Salentina is the name given to a segment of Salento where Griko — a dialect of Greek — is still spoken. The area comprises nine villages — Calimera,…

Milan is Italy’s most expensive city and a hub of fashion and finance. With its high concentration of luxury brands and Michelin-starred restaurants — …

Exploring Italy by train isn’t a hard sell. But moving away from the main intercity routes can make it even more appealing. Some surprisingly niche routes,…

As you walk from Pavia’s train station towards its historical center, you'll spot a 26-foot-tall woman holding a shield in one hand and a spear in the other,…

A patchwork of geometric plots alternate between lines of green grapevines, bushy orchard groves and fields ablaze with poppies. We are in wine country. But…

The latest trend in “Astrotourism” across Italy has thankfully got nothing to do with the rather exclusive million-dollar space travel being touted by Elon…

Ed., March 21, 2023: We're re-sharing this article as it was originally published in 2020, since Gennaro Sangiuliano and Asta Vrečko, culture ministers of…

A word of advice: If you’re thinking of traveling around the mezzogiorno by public transport, don’t expect much help from the locals. "Ma sei matto?!" implored…

Perched on top of hills or overlooking the waters of placid lakes, Italy's castles can add a romantic touch to any trip. Some have been renovated and converted…