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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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Wizz Air fined by Anti-trust Authority. By MarcelX42 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=120850456

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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Lake Garda, Lombardy. Image credit: Pxhere

A quick guide to Lombardy

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on A quick guide to Lombardy

Lombardy combines energy, beauty, and history in one region. In northern Italy, it stretches from the Alps to the Po Valley, offering interesting cities, picture-perfect lakes, and world-class cuisine.

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Lombardy - a popular region in Italy, voted the most desirable country in Europe by Wanderlust readers.

Italy the most desirable country in Europe to visit – survey

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy the most desirable country in Europe to visit – survey

Readers of Wanderlust – a British travel magazine – voted Italy as the most desirable country in Europe to visit. Surprisingly, however, not a single Italian city made the top ten of the most desirable cities to visit in Europe in the same survey.

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General strike to disrupt transport on 29 May

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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
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

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