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Tripadvisor rating stickers and other decals on a restaurant window

Traveling “Trolls,” Beware: Italy is Fed Up With Bad Online Reviews

by Alexa Ahern | Sat, 02/01/2025 - 06:23

The Italian tourism ministry has gone to war. Their formidable adversary? Online review(er)s. The first battle will take place in parliament. Tourism…

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How to Take a Modern-Day Grand Tour of Italy’s Second-Largest Lake

by Italy Magazine Staff | Fri, 01/31/2025 - 12:40

Northern Italy is known for its big lakes.Its second-largest, Lake Maggiore, which is about 55 miles north of Milan and covers Lombardy, Piedmont and even part…

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In Bolzano, Check Everything You Think You Know About Italy at the Door

by Alex Sakalis | Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:45

The Dolomites are written about frequently, but you’ll rarely see any mention of their only real city, Bolzano; if you do, it’s usually in relation to the…

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cherry tree in bloom in the Corno alle Scale

You’ve Probably Overlooked the Bologna Apennines. Here’s Where to Go.

by Alex Sakalis | Fri, 10/18/2024 - 15:00

The wild and densely forested Bologna Apennines begin roughly at the southern walls of Bologna and extend all the way to the Tuscan border. Historically a…

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The laboratory of the Wax Museum of Rome

The Lapsed Culture Lover’s Guide to Wax Museums in Italy

by Toni DeBella | Fri, 08/30/2024 - 12:16

There’s no place like Rome. But sometimes, amid the chaos and crowds and crushing history, we all need a little break from the serious stuff. Spending my most…

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In Bologna, Canals are Cool Again

by Alex Sakalis | Fri, 08/02/2024 - 19:34

As a Bologna resident, I’ve become accustomed to the throngs of people lining up on Via Piella just to peek through the Finestrella (the “little window”) that…

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5 of the Best Boat Escapes on the Amalfi Coast

by Italy Magazine Staff | Tue, 07/23/2024 - 15:00

The allure of the Amalfi Coast is undeniable with its cliffside villages and Tyrrhenian Sea views. But those views also come with endless stairs, curving roads…

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The Next Big Italian Music Star Might Be Hiding in a Tuscan Piano Bar

by Amy Bizzarri | Fri, 07/12/2024 - 08:00

Beyond the idyllic landscapes and artistic cities for which it’s so beloved, Tuscany is one of the most musical regions in the world. Florence’s Teatro della…

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Milan’s Linate Airport Pioneers Facial Recognition Technology on Italian Turf

by Toni DeBella | Fri, 05/24/2024 - 13:00

The airport security facial recognition technology dubbed “FaceBoarding” debuted in Italy at Milan’s Linate Airport earlier this month, marking a new frontier…

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Venice is Now Charging an Access Fee. Here’s What the Local Mood is Like.

by Mary Gray | Tue, 04/30/2024 - 03:40

In Venice, there’s one thing nearly everyone agrees on: Something’s got to be done to curb the effects of mass tourism. But local consensus on what, exactly,…