Blog - Page 48 of 379

Tourism August 2025 figures show rise in number of tourists. Trevi Fountain entry fee is being mooted again.

Fee introduced for close access to Trevi Fountain

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome, on Monday, began charging tourists a two-euro fee to approach the area immediately surrounding the Trevi Fountain. This allows visitors to have close access to the Trevi Fountain basin for photographs and to follow the tradition of throwing coins into the water. The measure aims to manage crowding at one of the city’s most […]

The demonstration started peacefully before violent clashes erupted in Turin. Image credit: RenatoFerrantini

Government to review security after Turin clashes

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Sunday the government will meet on Monday to assess threats to public order following violent clashes in Turin. The unrest, which erupted during a demonstration on Saturday night, left more than 100 members of the security forces injured and has prompted renewed debate over protest policing and public security.

Villa Igiea, Palermo, Sicily one of Conde Nast Traveler's most romantic hotels in the world. By This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder.Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message.This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright protection. It may only be used according to the rules mentioned here. This specifically excludes use in social media, if applicable terms of the licenses listed here not appropriate.Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract. - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=74349511

Luxury, romantic hotels in Italy

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy features prominently in Condé Nast Traveler’s recent global ranking of the most romantic hotels, showing the country’s enduring appeal for couples seeking memorable getaways.

Fra Angelico exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi.

Fra Angelico exhibition sets record at Palazzo Strozzi

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The exhibition dedicated to Fra Angelico has closed as the most visited show in the twenty-year history of Palazzo Strozzi. Running for 122 days and closing on 25 January 2026, the project attracted unprecedented visitor numbers across its two venues.

Anti-ICE protest in Milan Image credit: PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP

Milan protest targets US ICE role at Winter Games

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Milan on Saturday to protest the planned presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during the Winter Olympics.

Cortina Olympic Village Image credit: Andrew Medichini/Associated Press

Cortina Olympic Village opens in the Dolomites

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Cortina Olympic Village has officially opened, welcoming the first athletes of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Set in the heart of the Dolomites, the village places competitors at the centre of one of Italy’s most distinctive alpine landscapes.

Castelvetro di Modena (Emilia-Romagna) one of the latest additions to the Most beautiful Villages in Italy list

7 more villages added to ‘Most beautiful villages’ list

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From lakeside terraces to hilltop hamlets, Italy’s heritage shines in five new “Borghi più belli” (most beautiful villages) and two honorary guest villages.

Row over fresco angel said to resemble Meloni

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s opposition has called for answers after reports that a restored fresco in a landmark Rome church now bears a striking resemblance to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Regeni trial can resume after Constitutional Court ruling

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The long-delayed trial in absentia of four Egyptian security officials accused of torturing to death Italian student Giulio Regeni in 2016 can resume in Rome after a key ruling by Italy’s Constitutional Court on Friday. The decision removes a significant procedural barrier that had stalled the Regeni trial.

Meta to charge Italian businesses over chatbots on WhatsApp

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Meta will start charging companies for AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Italy from 16 February 2026. This shift comes about due to regulatory pressure that has made the country a test case for broader competition rules in digital markets. New Pricing for AI Responses on WhatsApp Meta has confirmed it will charge developers for each […]