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6 min read • Oct 23, 2021

Home to some of the greatest artworks, historical monuments and food on the planet, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other. 

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• wildlife and nature

8 min read • Oct 21, 2021

With its awesome art, architecture and food, Italy has more sights than you could see in a lifetime. To narrow it down, here are Italy's top experiences.

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5 min read • Sep 29, 2021

Visitors to Italy ordering their first real coffee need to know they’re in quasi-sacred territory. Here are our top tips on how to drink coffee in Italy

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• honeymoon and romance

6 min read • Aug 19, 2021

Italy charms visitors with irresistible food, awesome architecture and unparalleled art. Here's what to see on your first visit to the country.

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• food

5 min read • Aug 5, 2021

Travel writer Allison Tibaldi learned that a mishmash of whatever's in the fridge does not make a meal in Italy. She shares her story with Lonely Planet.

• wildlife and nature

7 min read • Jun 24, 2021

While Italy’s natural beauty is certainly no secret, the country’s national parks tend to slip under the travel radar.

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• history

5 min read • Jun 11, 2021

Fantastic food can be served anywhere in Italy. But how do you know an enoteca from a tavola calda, and which one is right for you?

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• food

5 min read • Jun 6, 2021

Booked your trip to Italy and hoping to eat your weight in pasta and pizza? We've found the best dishes in Italy and where to eat them!

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• tips and advice

2 min read • Jun 1, 2021

It's easy to fall in love with Italy, but the country's rules around visas can be complex. Here's our guide to entering.

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• beaches

7 min read • May 19, 2021

The challenge in Italy isn't finding a good beach to lay your towel on, it's narrowing down the many choices. To help, here are our top 12 beaches in Italy.

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• festivals and events

6 min read • Apr 7, 2021

Home to many of the world's greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other. 

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• ancestry

5 min read • Jan 14, 2021

Dr Jill Biden is the first Italian-American first lady in US history, so where are her Italian ancestors from? Researchers in these villages might have the answer.

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6 min read • Jan 4, 2021

As vaccines begin to roll out in the US and abroad, travelers are optimistic about returning to a peripatetic lifestyle in the new year. 

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• cooking and recipes

4 min read • Dec 2, 2020

From local wine and seasonal produce to lip-smacking regional dishes, here's how to experience the very best of Italy's Slow Food movement.

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• history

3 min read • Nov 28, 2020

Italians may have a loose interpretation of certain driving rules, but there are some rules they will always stick to (and yes, most of them are about food).

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13 min read • Oct 16, 2020

Beyond the glitz of the Italian lake district, we meet the locals who are preserving centuries-old traditions.

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9 min read • Oct 16, 2020

Two families who are embarking on new lives on foreign shores share their experiences with Lonely Planet.

• honeymoon and romance

• romance

3 min read • Oct 14, 2020

Romance runs rich through Italy’s veins, but the most famous sight isn’t always the most swoon-worthy. Here's where to go for a proper hot date.

• art and culture

• history

5 min read • Oct 14, 2020

From the city's history to how to buy tickets, here's everything you need to know to plan a visit to ancient Pompeii, one of Italy’s most haunting sights.

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• photography

1 min read • Sep 24, 2020

The villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso show just why this is one of Italy's most beautiful destinations.

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• family travel

8 min read • Aug 25, 2020

Fancy a villa by the sea, or an apartment in a vibrant Mediterranean city? Here's what you need to know about buying property around the Med.

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• food

5 min read • Aug 24, 2020

In 2020, we have a rare sight - Venice without the crowds. Here's what it's like for visitors and locals.