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Milan luxury real estate tops the price bracket. A quick guide to Milan Milan is in one of the four new yellow zones that come into effect on 3rd January 2022

A Quick Guide to Milan

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on A Quick Guide to Milan

In our quick guide to Milan, we introduce you to a city which is often misunderstood as purely modern, but whose history runs deep and shapes every corner of the city. Founded by the Celts, later expanded by the Romans, Milan grew into a powerful medieval and Renaissance capital. Unlike Rome or Florence, Milan evolved […]

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Is Milan worth visiting? Milan Piazza del Duomo. Image courtesy of Wikipedia. Creator: Michael Kuhn

Is Milan worth visiting?

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Is Milan worth visiting?

Milan attracts millions of visitors every year, making it one of Europe’s most visited cities. In 2024, the city welcomed around 9.07 million tourists, with international travellers accounting for roughly 70% of that total. However, a question that pops up a lot on sites such as Reddit is, “Is Milan worth visiting?”

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Ryanair fined by antitrust authority. Ryanair gives wrong info on covid travel requirements Ryanair to increase flights from Pisa

Antitrust fines Ryanair €255m in Italy

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Antitrust fines Ryanair €255m in Italy

Italy’s antitrust authority fines Ryanair more than 255 million euros for abusing its dominant market position. The watchdog said on Tuesday that the low-cost airline restricted competition in domestic and European passenger air transport to and from Italy.

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There will be a €2 charge to see the Trevi Fountain in Rome

Rome to charge tourists €2 for Trevi Fountain access

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Rome to charge tourists €2 for Trevi Fountain access

Rome will introduce a two-euro charge for access to the Trevi Fountain from February. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced the measure on Friday during a press conference.

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A quick guide to Fermo, Marche

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on A quick guide to Fermo, Marche

Fermo remains one of my favourite places in Italy. Crowning a hillside in Marche with views to the Adriatic coast, it is an elegant, cultural treasure trove. This guide will help you explore the best sights, food and experiences in Fermo — with a few personal tips from my years in the region.

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Roman theatre under Palazzo Vecchio Florence. Image shows discovery time around 2014

Roman theatre under Palazzo Vecchio, Florence reopens

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Roman theatre under Palazzo Vecchio, Florence reopens

The archaeological site beneath Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio has reopened to the public after five years. The underground area reveals remains of the Roman theatre of ancient Florentia, alongside later medieval structures.

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

Rome moves closer to Trevi Fountain entry fee

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Rome moves closer to Trevi Fountain entry fee

Rome is set to confirm a Trevi Fountain entry fee for tourists in the coming days. According to Corriere della Sera, the city plans to charge visitors €2 to access the Baroque landmark. Rome residents would continue to enter for free.

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Fermo in Marche, Italy. Italy is targeting lesser-known regions in its marketing to combat overtourism

Italy targets lesser-known regions to ease over-tourism

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy targets lesser-known regions to ease over-tourism

Italy’s national tourism board plans to steer visitors towards lesser-known regions to ease over-tourism pressures.

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Wizz Air fined €500,000 by Antitrust Authority

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Wizz Air fined €500,000 by Antitrust Authority

The Italian Antitrust Authority has fined Wizz Air Hungary €500,000 for misleading marketing of its “Wizz All You Can Fly” subscription.

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urban planning scandal in Milan includes the Olympic Village, shown © SOM | Pixelflakes

Milan short-term rental surge ahead of Winter Olympics

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Milan short-term rental surge ahead of Winter Olympics

Short-term rental hosts in Milan are seeing a sharp rise in bookings and revenue ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to data reported by Il Sole 24 Ore, citing AirDNA analytics.

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Insurance required for electric scooters from May

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Deborah Cater
What's behind the tradition of the pesce d'aprile? Image shows someone sticking a colourful paper fish to the back of another.

Pesce d’Aprile: How Italy does April Fool’s Day

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
The Italian populat5ion remains stable only due to immigration. Births in 2025 were almost half the number of deaths.

Italy’s birthrate continues to fall while population remains stable

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Deborah Cater
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Northern Italy’s sea trains return

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah Cater
Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Deborah Cater

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