I love visiting Bassano del Grappa, a charming Italian city near Venice. It's less touristy than other popular destinations ...

Casanova was a cynical seducer, but also studied law, took holy orders, played the violin and carried out Venice’s most ...

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A much-vaunted new overnight service, following the route of the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, didn’t quite go to ...

Mdina was once Malta’s capital city before moving to Vittriosa and then Valletta, leaving it quiet and largely empty, earning ...

Italy is an enchanting blend of history, art, culture, mouthwatering cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether yo ...

A landmark journey for rail travel across Europe did not go to plan after the sleeper train to Venice never reached its final destination. A new transnational train route from Brussels to Venice made ...

Venetian architecture is found throughout this hidden gem which is far more quiet than its Italy neighbour and offers a dream ...

Renaissance thinkers saw their own era as a reenactment of the great dramas of Greek history. What drove this comparison?

Both Venice and Verona are charming, historic cities in Northern Italy. While they have some similarities, they also have some major differences. This makes choosing to visit Venice or Verona a tough ...

Planning a trip to Italy this year? You’re likely going to have to consider your plans a bit more than in previous years, as this one’s special: it’s the Jubilee Year, a Roman Catholic religious event ...