The Susa Valley is in the Piedmont region, west of Turin, and is a paradise for rock climbers, skiers and nature lovers. It is the largest and most populated valley in the whole of Piedmont. It is also one of the most popular with tourists who find many facilities here,…

The massive ancient Fort Bard fortress in the Vale d’Aosta has remained almost entirely intact since its construction, and is one of the best examples of an early 19th-century blockading fortress. The stronghold consists of three main buildings, across three different levels: from the lowest, the Opera Ferdinando, to the…

Lake Orta is well known as one of the most romantic lakes in Italy and is to be found near Cusio, between the Ossola plain and the western shore of Lower Lake Maggiore. It is the westernmost of the pre-Alpine lakes and begins at the southern front of the Simplon…

Italian culinary memories abound with the Buon Ricordo restaurant union, and from Lombardy to Calabria, seven new restaurants have joined this leading association of professionals with Italian restaurants. The new entries are the Capolago Inn in Colico (Lecco), the Torcolo Restaurant in Verona, the Fratta in Verucchio (Rimini), Romanè and…

La Certosa or simply Certosa, is a little island in the Venetian lagoon where visitors can enjoy sailing, canoeing and cultural events. The small 54-acre island consists mostly of a public park and the ruins of the ancient cloister that gave the island its name. It is part of the…

Lana, a charming and strategic little town in the South Tyrol is made for holiday breaks and is an excellent starting point for reaching the most beautiful holiday destinations around the region as well as many of its most appealing attractions. Accommodation in 5-stars and guest houses Between the towns…

Tourism resources being promoted in Sicily by Italia Nostra include the Historical Trains and Cultural Itineraries project for the Noto to Pachino line. Support for cultural heritage sites, buildings, and naturalistic areas in Sicily comes from the Strategic Investment Plan, aimed at creating environmentally sustainable attractions to bring more visitors…