Isole di Luce: A Magical Winter Spectacle in the Borromean Gulf The Circle of Lights Transforms Pescatori and Bella Islands into a Fairytale Landscape This winter, the Borromean Islands invite you to the second edition of a breathtaking artistic light installation that will transform the historic landscape into an enchanting wonderland. The Artistic Light Experience Prepare to be mesmeri [...]

Almost twelve years of waiting, with the last three spent reinforcing that cliffside with nets and anchors, the one that collapsed on a group of tourists in 2012; 24 million euros to restore to the world that glocal heritage with its ancient history and breathtaking views, but fragile ‘bones’. The Via dell’Amore, the historic path perched over the sea connecting the villages of Rio [...]

The spring season of Lake Maggiore is unmissable for both Italian and foreign tourists! The Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto which overlook Lake Maggiore, are chosen as a travel destination, during April, on the occasion of the “Tulip Weeks”. The exhibition, inaugurated for the first time by the then owner of the villa and gardens, the Captain Neil McEacharn in 1956, has reached i [...]

“We love travelling during the low season!” It is the ideal time to enjoy the beauties of our Italy and have the opportunity to live unique and private experiences: in January we visited Arezzo and the wonderful Bacci Chapel inside the Saint Francis Church. In 1447 Francesco Bacci commissioned the painter Bicci di Lorenzo to fresco the family chapel in the Franciscan church. The wo [...]

Gardens and parks in the surroundigs of Lake Maggiore and Lake Como are waiting for you! Every year we wait for 21st March with impatience. At the beginning of springtime the most beautiful gardens and parks surrounding villas and palaces in the Lakes District of Northern Italy re-open their gates. We suggest you the reason why you should to choose these destinations: LAKE COMO VILLA CAR [...]

Did you know that there is a kind of national “team” of Parmigiano Reggiano? On the occasion of the latest edition of the World Cheese Awards, which has taken place in Bergamo this year, an international jury has awarded a prize to almost the 60% of the dairies entered into competition with one another by awarding the Cheese King the historic record of 110 medals, among which 4 Supe [...]

A true jewel of European cities, modern-day Rome is still shining with all the glory of its illustrious past. Visitors flock to Italy’s capital from all the four corners of the globe to experience the history, culture, and, of course, the world-famous food of Rome. There is truly no better place to discover real Italy than the outstanding markets of its capital. Follow our guide to di [...]

Each country has its own Christmas traditions. In Italy -in private houses, in the streets and squares of towns, in small shops and big shopping centres, generally anywhere – Christmas Cribs, called Presepi, are prepared together with Christmas Trees. Well, you can find the biggest Presepe in the World at Manarola! Its opening ceremony takes place on December 8th and it is usually ope [...]

Save the date: the Venetian Carnival is arriving The traditional “Festa delle Marie”, which opens the Venice Carnival, evokes, in a modern way, the kidnapping and rescue of twelve brides, which took place at the time of the Venetian Doge, Pietro Candiano III. Since the beginning of the ninth century, it has been customary to celebrate all marriages in the church of San Pietro di Cas [...]

What do you think, when your hear the city-name of Venice? Answer n. 01: “Oh, Venice, the most romantic place in Italy!” Answer n. 02: “Oh, Venice, nicknamed ‘Serenissima’, such the ancient Byzantine title, bestowed upon the Doge and the Signoria at first, then extended to the entire Republic of Venice. ‘Very Serene’ was an honorary appellate and an indicator of sovereignty [...]

July 2018 will be remembered forever on Lake Como! The well-known couple of Italian stylists Dolce & Gabbana, chose Como and Tremezzo for their breath-taking presentation of haute-couture collection. The inspiration behind Dolce & Gabbana’s latest collection was The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi), XIX-century novel by Alessandro Manzoni, considered to have established the foundations o [...]

On 23rd June, in Parma and its valleys (from the “lowlands to the “highlands”) a deeply rooted tradition requires to celebrate this feast by eating a dish of tortelli, a local fresh pasta filled with herbs or potatoes. A lot of open air dinners will be organized with live music and local songs, waiting for the dew of night… People believe it brings good luck for the following yea [...]