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Discover Bergamo & Brescia, Italy’s capital of culture 2023

Italy’s Capital of Culture 2023 will see lovers of the arts flocking to the Lombardy region of Italy, to enjoy music, art and other cultural events in the host cities: Brescia and Bergamo.

Discover 5 of the most picturesque provinces in Tuscany

Property in Tuscany is always a popular choice with international home hunters in Italy. But given that Tuscany is the size of Wales, with widely varying geography, accessibility and property prices, where should you start your search? We analyse the appeal, and property prices, of Lucca, Pisa, Grosseto, Florence and Arezzo.

The top two tourist villages in Italy

Two Italian villages have been named among the ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Discover the Italian tradition of presepe this Christmas

One tradition that Italy holds dear to its heart is the creation of presepe at Christmas time. But what is a presepe?

Test your knowledge of Italy against our expert!

Long-term writer for Italy Property Guides, Julia Silk swapped southern England for southern Italy nearly 15 years ago. Here, she rounds up some of her favourite things about life there, and adds a Christmas Quiz on Italy for good measure. Buon Natale!