It’s not easy to single out Italy's best thermal towns for a soak, stay and slow escape, but we are going to give you some of the one’s we love best. The ancient Romans soaked in thermal springs Italy has been perfecting the art of wellness for more than 2,000…

Pisa’s Square of Miracles is a stunning must-see Italian masterpiece and has much more than just the Leaning Tower. A UNESCO site since 1987 For many visitors, Pisa means one thing: the Leaning Tower. Yet the famous tower is only one part of an extraordinary ensemble that makes Piazza dei…

The Cinque Terre in Liguria is an example of how tourism pays for conservation. The Cinque Terre Card offers a range of services The Cinque Terre National Park’s main mission is to raise awareness of the area and move beyond the simplistic view of the five villages, each of which…

Altamura, Matera’s lively Puglia neighbour is just 20 kilometres away across the border. Matera's more down-to-earth neighbour Just 20 kilometres from Matera, across the border in Puglia, Altamura is an excellent addition to any journey through southern Italy. While Matera is internationally celebrated for its extraordinary Sassi cave dwellings, Altamura…

Melfi. linked to Federick II of Swabia, is one of Basilicata's most fascinating destinations. Melfi's symbol is its imposing castle This Basilicata town brings together, in a single itinerary, its monumental heritage, historical legacy, folk traditions and culinary excellence - elements that are progressively enhancing its appeal on international markets.…

The Giovanni Fattori Civic Museum, housed in the splendid Villa Mimbelli, has reopened. The link between the artist Fattori and his city To understand the link between Livorno (also referred to as Leghorn in Engish) and Giovanni Fattori, one must start with the city itself. Visitors quickly discover one of…

Murano Calabro: is a hidden village of stone and silence in the rugged landscape of northern Calabria. A slower, more authentic side of Calabria Far from the region’s better-known coastal destinations, Murano Calabro is the kind of place that rewards curiosity: a small mountain town that shows a slower, more…