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The yard at the ARCI circoli in San Lazzaro, Bologna, Italy. Kevin Raub for Lonely Planet

Oct 28, 20256 min read

How to Eat like a Local in Italy

Brescia, Italy. Claudia Gori for Lonely Planet

Oct 1, 20258 min read

12 Things to Know Before Traveling to Italy

A downhill ski run in Cortina d’Ampezzo, where the alpine skiing competition of the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place. Krzysztof Nahlik/Getty Image

Jul 11, 20257 min read

How to Plan Your Trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Northern Italy

Here's how to plan a cycling trip on the new Alpina Mediterranean Cycle Route. Matevž Hribar

Jul 1, 20258 min read

How to Plan a Bike Trip on the New Alpina Mediterranean Cycle Route

You'll want to stay connected in Italy so you can share the experience. azgek/Getty Images

Jun 25, 202510 min read

How to Get Your Cell Phone Connected in Italy: eSIMs, Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks

Mountainous landscape with white sandy beach and blue sea

Jun 24, 20256 min read

Italy's 10 Most Memorable National Parks

Rome's Spanish Steps. Old Mill Photography/Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20257 min read

'Don't Drive Down the Spanish Steps' and 40 Other Essential Rules for Travel in Italy

Selvaggio Blu, on Italy's east coast. ValerioMei/Shutterstock

Jun 9, 20259 min read

The Best 8 Hikes in Italy for High Peaks and Open Skies

Dining on Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in Lucca, Tuscany. Paradise at risk/Shutterstock

Jun 6, 20257 min read

10 Ways to Act like a Local in Italy

The Aperol Spritz is a wine-based cocktail commonly served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy.
Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, Issue 103, July2017, Northern Italy

Apr 29, 20259 min read

How to Eat and Drink Your Way Through Italy

Stradun Street Dubrovnik or tour the Rome's colosseum? Read on to decide for yourself © Emanuel Metzenthin/Shutterstock; iStock

Mar 22, 20258 min read

Italy vs Croatia: Which Mediterranean Country Is Right for You?

Jan 24, 20255 min read

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Italy?

A city square with a large central fountain, lined with grand buildings

Jan 17, 202510 min read

The Ultimate Weekend in Genoa

Extend your Italy trip in Puglia for a dose of laid-back vibes and seaside sunshine. Martina De Pascali for Lonely Planet

Jan 16, 202513 min read

Want to Extend Your Trip to Italy? Here Are 5 Perfect Places for a Weekend Break

Grocery shopping is serious business in Italy. Here’s how to stock up like a local. Shutterstock

Sep 3, 20247 min read

Here’s How to Shop for Groceries in Italy like a Local

From "Roman Holiday" to "The White Lotus", these movies and TV series showcase the best of Italy.

Jul 16, 202410 min read

12 of the Best Movies and TV Shows Set in Italy

Head to the Madonna di Campiglio in summer for walks in the Brenta Dolomites © Olezzo / Shutterstock

May 23, 20246 min read

You’ve Probably Never Been to Madonna di Campiglio in the Italian Dolomites. Here’s Why You Should Go

Rolling through the Italian countryside on a restored 1960s train? A once-in-a-lifetime experience © Sina Hotels

Apr 19, 20248 min read

Copy My Trip: A Grand Rail Tour of Italy from Rome to Venice

A general view of charcoal drawings inside "Michelangelo's Secret Room" at the Medici Chapels in Florence, Italy © Roberto Serra/ Iguana Press / Getty Images

Nov 22, 20234 min read

Italy's Hidden History Revealed as Renaissance and Roman Sites Open to the Public

Regardless of your travel preferences and interests, Italy boasts an extensive list of unique, elevated, experiences and should be high on any discerning traveler’s list © Viktor Gladkov / Shutterstock

Oct 27, 20237 min read

One-of-a-Kind Italy: Unique Elevated Experiences in the Bel Paese

Cinque Terre National Park a famous tourist destination that's accessible by train in Liguria © Julia Lavrinenko / Getty Images

Aug 10, 20234 min read

Scenic Routes, Tourist Trains and Vintage Carriages – What We Know About Italy’s Great Train Plans

autumnal sunset over Venice city
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Jul 5, 20235 min read

The Night Train from Venice to Rome Was a Time and Money Saver

Bird's eye view of La Pelosa beach in Sardinia

Jul 20, 20226 min read

Swimwear Bans and ID Bracelets - What to Know About Italy's Latest Beach and Resort Rules

Woman at work from home patio in

Apr 4, 20223 min read

Wish You Could Work from Italy? You Might Soon with This New Digital Nomad Visa

Grass and moss cover stone tombs at the Etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri

Feb 28, 20225 min read

In the Footsteps of the Etruscans: Italy’s Top Sites for Discovering This Ancient Culture

Plovdiv - image taken June 2025

Dec 10, 20212 min read

Inside the New Orient Express "La Dolce Vita" Train Ready to Depart from Italy in 2023

Locals having a standing coffee at Al Marca cafe in Venice, Italy

Sep 29, 20215 min read

How to Drink Coffee like a True Italian

Passing boat on Tyrrhenian sea with Amalfi town in background.

Sep 1, 20212 min read

Italy No Longer Requires Vaccinated Travelers from the UK to Quarantine

The Vatican Museums in Rome, Italy

Aug 10, 20213 min read

Italy Has Expanded the Use of It "Green Pass" - Here's What Travelers Need to Know

The Uffizi Gallery, one of Florence's most famous galleries, Italy

Jul 15, 20212 min read

The Uffizi Gallery's Hidden Treasures Are on a Tour Across Tuscany

Traditional Italian pasta

Jun 11, 20215 min read

Eat Italy: Learn About Italian Food Culture with Lonely Planet's New Book

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