Italy

Best Things to Do

If there’s one thing we can all agree on about Italy, it’s that it always leaves us wanting more. Here are five weekend breaks to extend your trip.

Best Time to Visit

Plan the perfect time for your visit to Italy with this guide to weather, crowds, prices and events through the year.

Things to Know

Italy will soon have a new trail that will connect all of the country's national parks, in a system that will resemble that of the Way of St. James.

Transportation

Your guide to traveling independently around Italy, from the Alps to the islands.

Visa Requirements

Italy is one of the most visited countries in Europe and its many attractions are hard to resist. Find out if you need a visa before you go.

Day Trips

From Rome's surrounding Lazio region to Florence, Naples and Pompeii, amazing sights are all within day-trip range of Italy’s capital.

Best Road Trips

If Italy can claim Europe’s most tempting cuisine, Tuscany is both its larder and its inspiration. This sun-drenched, vine-lined region is rich in slices…

Money and Costs

Despite its enduring reputation as a playground for the world’s elite, some of Venice’s finest moments are surprisingly affordable. The beautiful Grand…

Traveling with Kids

Granite peaks and beechwood forests, underground springs and swirling mists. Lonely Planet Magazine chooses its favourite national parks in Europe.

5 Shops

Everyone knows Italy – Rome’s iconic ruins, Tuscany’s vine-clad hills, Venice’s romantic waterways. These have all been on traveller's radars for centuries…

Accessibility

Your guide to traveling independently around Italy, from the Alps to the islands.

Get Connected

Everyone should experience Italy's lavish art, architecture, cuisine and life-affirming landscapes. Here's what you need to know about getting connected.