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Archaeological excavations for Rome’s Metro C line revealing ancient Roman structures beneath the modern city

Archaeology & History

May 15, 2026 Rome

The Underground City: Extraordinary Archaeological Discoveries of Rome’s Metro C Line

Beneath the streets of Rome, the construction of a subway line has uncovered an entire hidden city. Roman barracks, imperial auditoria, ancient irrigation basins and the living quarters of ordinary citizens have emerged from the darkness, transforming metro stations into subterranean museums.

The dome of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome at dawn, the greatest church in Christendom rising above the Vatican hill

Destinations

May 15, 2026 Rome

A Day at Saint Peter's Basilica: The Complete Literary Guide to Rome's Greatest Building

A complete literary guide to Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome: the history of the site from the Circus of Nero to the pres...

The Fountain of the Frogs in the magical Quartiere Coppedè in Rome, a masterpiece of eclectic architecture

Destinations

May 15, 2026

The Secret Rome: Coppedè, the Magic Door, the Water Clock and the Keyhole of the Aventine

Beyond the Colosseum and the Vatican lies another Rome, a city of alchemical puzzles, optical illusi...

The ancient theatre of Ostia Antica, the magnificent Roman harbour city at the mouth of the Tiber

Destinations

May 15, 2026

Fiumicino and the Coast of the Emperors: Ostia, Trajan's Port, Cerveteri and the Tyrrhenian Shore

Beyond the airport, Fiumicino guards the gateway to an ancient world. Roman harbours, Etruscan necro...

A traditional plate of pasta alla carbonara with guanciale and pecorino romano, the soul of Roman cuisine

Food & Wine

May 15, 2026

A Food and Wine Tour of Rome: Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and the Flavours of the Eternal City

Walk with a Roman through the trattorias, the markets and the wine bars of the Eternal City. Discove...

Fresh handmade orecchiette pasta drying on a wooden board in a sunlit alleyway of Bari Vecchia

Food & Wine

May 14, 2026

A Food and Wine Tour of Bari: Ancient Recipes, Winding Alleyways and the Aromas of Apulia

Walk with a native Barese through the oldest streets of Bari, where the scent of frying polenta, sim...

The seafront of Bari with the Basilica of San Nicola and the Swabian Castle overlooking the Adriatic Sea

Destinations

May 14, 2026

Bari in 5 Days: A Native Guide to the Heart of Apulia

Join a native Barese guide for five days among the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Swabian Castle, t...

The Cathedral of Palermo, a majestic stratification of Norman, Arab, Gothic and Baroque styles in the heart of Sicily

Destinations

May 12, 2026

Palermo in 5 Days: A Literary Journey Through Sicily's Golden City

Join a native Palermitan guide for five days among Norman cathedrals, Arab domes, Baroque oratories,...

The Blue Walls Sanctuary discovered at Pompeii in 2024, its interior painted entirely in Egyptian blue, one of the rarest and most costly pigments of the ancient world

Destinations

May 12, 2026

Pompeii 2024: The Blue Walls Sanctuary and the Children Who Drew Gladiators

In 2024, excavations at Pompeii uncovered two discoveries of extraordinary human resonance: a sanctu...

The underground pyramids of Orvieto carved into the tufa rock beneath the historic centre of the Umbrian city

Destinations

May 12, 2026

The Pyramids of Orvieto: The Underground Mystery Beneath Umbria's Most Dramatic City

Beneath the medieval streets and the magnificent cathedral of Orvieto, archaeologists have discovere...

The historic centre of Verona with the Adige river and the Roman arena

Destinations

May 11, 2026

Travel Notes Verona: The 3 Best Places to Visit and What to Eat

The three unmissable places in Verona, plus a complete guide to Veronese cuisine and wine: Amarone d...

A traditional Veronese meal featuring bigoli pasta, Amarone wine, and local cheeses on a wooden table in Verona

Food & Wine

May 10, 2026

A Food and Wine Tour of Verona: Bigoli, Amarone and the Flavours of the Veneto

Embark on a gastronomic journey through Verona. From bigoli pasta to pastissada de caval, from Amaro...

Villa Rotonda in Vicenza — Andrea Palladio's masterpiece of Renaissance architecture with four identical porticos and a central dome

Architecture & History

May 10, 2026

Villa Rotonda: Palladio's Masterpiece and the Birth of an Architectural Ideal

Discover Villa Rotonda in Vicenza, the Renaissance villa that redefined Western architecture. Explor...

Palazzo Mocenigo on the Grand Canal in Venice — where Giordano Bruno was betrayed and arrested by the Inquisition

Culture & History

May 10, 2026

The Ghost of Giordano Bruno at Palazzo Mocenigo: Betrayal, Heresy, and the Wandering Philosopher

Every year on the anniversary of his execution, the ghost of Giordano Bruno is said to wander the ha...

The permanently flooded crypt of San Zaccaria in Venice, tenth-century columns reflected in still water

Destinations

May 10, 2026

Venice Underground: The Submerged Crypts, the Secret Passages and the Forest Beneath the City

Beneath the canals and churches of Venice lies another city entirely: the flooded crypt of San Zacca...

Palazzo Grassi on the Grand Canal in Venice — the last great palace built before the fall of the Serenissima Republic

Culture & History

May 10, 2026

The Ghost of Palazzo Grassi: Legend, History, and the Silence of the Archives

Who is the veiled lady who whispers names in the halls of Palazzo Grassi? A journey through legend a...

A single red rose bud, the bocolo, symbol of the Venetian Festa del Bocolo on 25 April

Destinations

May 10, 2026

Maria "Vulcana" and Tancredi: The Legend Behind Venice's Most Romantic Tradition

Before Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet, Venice had its own story of impossible love, war and a ro...

Traditional Venetian cicchetti and seafood dishes at a bacaro in Venice

Destinations

May 9, 2026

Travel Notes Venice: The 3 Best Places to Visit and What to Eat

The three unmissable places in Venice plus a complete guide to Venetian cuisine: sarde in saor, bacc...

Venice at golden hour, the canals and palaces of the floating city

Destinations

May 9, 2026

Spotlight on Venice

Venice is a city unlike any other in the world. From the Grand Canal and the Doge's Palace to the Ba...

The perfectly preserved mummy of Rosalia Lombardo, the Sleeping Beauty of the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo, Sicily

Destinations

May 9, 2026

The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo: The World's Most Beautiful Mummy

Eight thousand mummified bodies line the walls of a Sicilian monastery, dressed in their finest clot...

Venice canals and bridges at golden hour, practical tips for visiting on a budget

Destinations

May 9, 2026

Save Your Money When You Visit Venice

Venice does not have to be expensive. Discover how to save on accommodation, food, transport and att...

Masked revellers at the Venice Carnival in Piazza San Marco

Destinations

May 9, 2026

Did You Know That in Venice in the 1600s Masks Were Worn Throughout the Year?

In the Venetian Republic, masks were not just for Carnival. They were a legal institution, a social ...

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