Cloaks and Daggers: The Venetian Doge Written out of History
Erased from official records, and ‘condemned from memory’ Marino Faliero was the first and only Doge of Venice to have his portrait erased from the Great Hall of the Doge’s …
The Art Lover’s Guide to Pompeii – a city frozen in time
Few things could be as fascinating to the historically minded as Pompeii – a town buried by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D
11 Surprising Ways To Get in Trouble in Italy
At Walks of Italy we’re about everything Italian – from coffee to history and, most of all, helping you to make the most of your trip. So if you like …
Aperitivo in Italy: What it is & How to Enjoy One
An aperitivo (or apéritif) is often described as being similar to the American happy hour, but in reality, it’s much more than that.
The 16 Most Iconic Foods to Eat in Italy
The most difficult thing about eating in Italy is that you can’t try everything. Every day you have a finite number of meals, and a finite amount of space in your stomach, whereas there seem to be an infinite number of Italian dishes that you “absolutely need to try”.
The 8 Best Souvenirs from Italy and Where to Buy Them
Italy has world-class souvenir shopping – and we don’t mean plastic trinkets. Think world famous markets, delicatessens packed full of local specialty foods, and the flagship stores of world-famous Italian designers.
11 Things You Didn’t Know About the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, with its equal helpings of beauty and folly, is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.
Inside Assisi, Italy – Umbria’s Jaw Dropping World Heritage Town
Pilgrims have been coming to Assisi, Italy since the 13th century to venerate St. Francis, who was born and buried here, but you don’t have to be religious to enjoy …
How to Travel Italy in the Footsteps of Your Favorite Writers
A century before Paris became Europe’s expat literary hot spot, Italy was the place to be for English-speaking scribes. During the 19th century, novelists, poets, journalists and assorted scribblers flocked …