All Around Italy

Our Tuscan Muse shares her experience in the heart of the beautiful Tuscany. Our home in Tuscany is only a very short drive away from Monte Amiata, located in the province of Siena. This beautiful mountain in Tuscany is home …

In 16th century Italy, Italians played a sport called Calcio Fiorentino. It is an extremely violent game, and combines elements of soccer, rugby and bare-knuckle fighting into one brutal and bloody event. Some history books say it was played by …

It is the kind of Sicilian town where you’d either like to buy a house, spend your honeymoon or simply enjoy a vacation. Everything is built of ivory-colored stone, blinding in the sun and contrasting splendidly with the endless blue …

The so-called “Passeggiata di Nervi” (Nervi’s promenade) extends from the port of Nervi through the ancient port of Capolungo for about 3,5 miles. It looks like a small footpath, that has been created in 1823 and was mainly used by …

Venice’s iconic Rialto Bridge is on everyone’s Top 10 must-see list. But apart from taking a selfie at the top or a beautiful panoramic photo down the Grand Canal, few stop to consider the history behind the bridge. Fewer still …

The Italian island, Sardinia, leads the Legambiente Ranking for the cleanest beaches in Italy, according to the 2016 report published by environmental watchdog together with the Touring Club Italia. Sardinia boasts five of the 19 seaside resorts awarded the prestigious …

The second part of Susan’s story about Masseria Provenzani. Mamma Giulia, the chef imperial at the masseria, is never far from the kitchen. She sure knows how to fix delicious and authentic Puglian dishes without recipes. I especially admired how …

The Province of Biella (Italian: Provincia di Biella) is a province of Italy located in Piedmont. It was created in 1992 and its capital is the city of Biella. The video has been made by Gal Montagne Biellesi. For information, contact …

If you want to visit Italy this summer, why not soak up the sun in the mild 65 to 68 degree temperatures of the Aosta region, Italy’s smallest region. Although it is in Italy and bordered on the south and …

You might assume that all the greatest sculptures in Italy are by Michelangelo or Bernini, and that you’ll find them in the galleries of Rome and Florence. But you’d be wrong. One of the most beautiful, moving works of art …