One of Lake Maggiore’s most captivating historic landmarks is set to reopen after decades of closure. On 28 June, the Castles of Cannero, located on two rocky islets off Cannobio in Piedmont, will officially welcome the public again.
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Archaeologists working at the ancient site of Finziade in Licata, Sicily, have unearthed remarkably preserved domestic and craft environments. The discovery reveals new insights into daily life during the Hellenistic-Roman period.
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A partial collapse occurred at the Pompeii archaeological site on 5 June, following a series of small earthquakes in the Campi Flegrei area. The tremors, which reached a maximum magnitude of 3.2, were strongly felt in Naples and surrounding areas.
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A never-before-seen Artemisia Gentileschi painting is set to make its public debut following a remarkable restoration. Hercules and Omphale will go on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles from 10 June to 14 September.
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Dante Alighieri, born sometime between 21 May and 20 June 1265 in Florence, was not only a master poet of the Middle Ages but also a visionary who redefined literature, theology, and the Italian language. Widely regarded as the “Father of the Italian Language,” his work forms the cornerstone of Italy’s literary canon.
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Italy’s largest wine tourism event, Cantine Aperte, is set to return on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, with hundreds of wineries across the country opening their doors to visitors. The 2025 edition will feature a rich array of activities across multiple regions, offering visitors opportunities to explore regional wine culture in unique ways.
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The Malaga Italian Film Festival returns for its eighth edition from 15 to 24 May 2025, offering a line-up of contemporary Italian cinema.
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The Keats-Shelley House in Rome launched a new exhibition to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Spanish Steps. Titled The Spanish Steps, Revisited the exhibition opened on 1 May 2025 and will run until 1 November 2025.
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Rome has reopened the 19th-century Casina del Salvi, located inside the Celio Archaeological Park near the Colosseum. The newly restored neoclassical building now hosts a café and public study hall.
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Pietro Aretino, born in Arezzo on 20 April 1492, became one of the most provocative writers of the Italian Renaissance.
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