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Aerial view of Piacenza from Piazza Cavelli. Image by Luca Gionelli Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Via Wikimedia Commons

Discover Piacenza: Best things to see and do

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Discover Piacenza: Best things to see and do

In the heart of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, Piacenza is a city rich in history, culture, and culinary delights. While it may not be as well-known as its neighbours, this charming city offers a plethora of experiences.

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The EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) will come into force in autumn 2024. Image shows Italian passport control sign at airport

How the new EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) works for non-Italians

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on How the new EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) works for non-Italians

In autumn 2024, the EU will launch the Entry/Exit Scheme (EES), an automated IT border system designed to register non-EU nationals for short stays. This new system will replace the current practice of manually stamping passports at the border.

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Campania had the best regional tourism figures in the south . Manuel panza 80, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commonsof Italy

Record tourism figures in 2023

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Record tourism figures in 2023

In 2023, Italy achieved record tourism figures with over 134 million arrivals and 451 million overnight stays in accommodation facilities.

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Image shows wedding at Villa-del-Balbianello. The tourisma dn wedding sectors in Italy expect an increase over last year's figures.

Italy’s Tourism and Wedding Sectors Set for Record Growth

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy’s Tourism and Wedding Sectors Set for Record Growth

Italy’s tourism sector is poised for an exceptional summer, with an estimated 216 million overnight stays at official accommodation facilities expected between June and August, according to a survey by Florence’s Tourism Study Centre (Centro Studi Turistici).

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Parco del Mare Rimini higlighted as a green tourism point in Emilia Romagna. Image courtesy of Visit Rimini

Emilia-Romagna turning tourism green

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Emilia-Romagna turning tourism green

Emilia-Romagna, a picturesque region in northern Italy, has firmly positioned itself as a leader in sustainable and green tourism. Renowned for its landscapes, Emilia-Romagna is now drawing attention for its innovative green tourism initiatives and commitment to eco-friendly practices.

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Venice to require bookings for tourists from summer 2022

Venice takes over €700,000 in first 8 days of charge

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Venice takes over €700,000 in first 8 days of charge

In the eight days since the implementation of the Venice charge for day-trippers, the city has already amassed the projected revenue for the entire three-month duration of the trial initiative.

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Bryan Allison via Flickr under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Gaggle of cruise ship tourists in Florence

Overtourism in Florence: Can we turn the tide?

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Overtourism in Florence: Can we turn the tide?

The problem of overtourism in Italy is on everybody’s tongues recently, but most loudly, after Venice, is the voice of Florence. From an ex-director of the Uffizi promising to rid the city of burger vans if he becomes mayor in June, to the director of the Accademia bemoaning the exploitation of David, it’s been a […]

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Venice showing the Chiesa della Salute and entrance to the Grand Canal. There is now a day-tripper charge to enter the city

How did the first day of the day-tripper charge in Venice go?

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on How did the first day of the day-tripper charge in Venice go?

On the first day of Venice’s new day-tripper charge for entering the city, there were protests from residents and some confusion at checkpoints. Overall, the mayor hailed it a success.

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Michelangelo's david at the Accademia. Image by Richard Mortel via Flickr under CC BY 2.0 DEED Attribution 2.0 Generic

The Accademia in Florence – the real experience

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on The Accademia in Florence – the real experience

In a recent article in the Guardian, director of the Accademia in Florence Cecilie Hollberg claimed her museum offers “a high-quality experience”. Not so, say the tour guides who are in the museum almost every day.

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Vernazza in the Cinque Terre

One-way ticket for hiking in Cinque Terre

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on One-way ticket for hiking in Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre hiking route, popular with so many tourists both Italian and foreign, will be one way over the coming weekend. Hikers will only be able to walk from Monterosso to Vernazza, not in the opposite direction.

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Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

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Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

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