Destination
Italy
Ancient Rome, Renaissance Florence, canals of Venice, coastal cliffs, and a food culture that changes region by region.
Where to go
What's on in Italy
event Arena di Verona Opera Festival: What to Know (Verona)
Arena di Verona Opera Festival in Verona, Italy — through September 12, 2026 (running since June 12). What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Venice International Film Festival (Mostra del Cinema): What to Know (Venice)
Venice International Film Festival (Mostra del Cinema) in Venice, Italy — September 2-12, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2026: What to Know (Monza)
The 2026 Italian Grand Prix runs September 4-6 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, just north of Milan.
event A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb World Tour (I-Days Milano): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Milan)
A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb World Tour (I-Days Milano) in Milan, Italy — September 10, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event MotoGP Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera: What to Know (Misano Adriatico)
MotoGP Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera in Misano Adriatico, Italy — September 11-13, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
Latest Italy guides
trendy Terracotta Osteria con Brace: Rome Travel Guide
Terracotta – Osteria con Brace in Rome, Italy — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
attraction Parco del Valentino: Turin Travel Guide (4.6★)
Parco del Valentino in Turin is the city's largest riverside park, open 24 hours daily along the Po, and it's calmest on weekday and weekend mornings between 7am and 9am. 4.6★ (49,438 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Royal Palace of Turin: Travel Guide (4.8★)
The Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale di Torino) sits on Piazzetta Reale in the heart of Turin, right next to the Cathedral and Museo Egizio. 4.8★ (11,793 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile: Turin Travel Guide (4.7★)
Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (MAUTO) sits on Corso Unità d'Italia along the Po river, a short tram ride south of central Turin. 4.7★ (23,631 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Mercato Ballarò: Palermo Travel Guide (4.3★)
Mercato Ballarò is Palermo's oldest street market, sprawling through the Albergheria district behind Piazza Ballarò. 4.3★ (3,335 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Porto Antico: Genoa Travel Guide (4.5★)
Porto Antico is Genoa's revitalized old harbor, home to Europe's second-largest aquarium, the Bigo panoramic lift, and a palm-lined waterfront promenade. 4.5★ (14,732 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Castel San Pietro: Verona Travel Guide (4.7★)
Castel San Pietro sits on the hill above Verona's Roman Theatre, and you visit it for the panorama, not the interior — the fortress itself is closed to the public, but the terrace outside it delivers the best skyline view of the city's terracotta rooftops and the Adige river bend. 4.7★ (9,629 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Sentiero Monterosso - Vernazza: Cinque Terre Travel Guide
The Monterosso–Vernazza leg is the classic first stretch of the Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail): about 3.3km, 1.5–2 hours of climbing and descending between vineyards and cliffside sea views. 4.5★ (1,414 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Piazza dei Cavalieri: Pisa Travel Guide (4.6★)
Piazza dei Cavalieri is Pisa's second square, a five-minute walk from the Leaning Tower, and it's calmest between 7am and 9am on weekdays (7am–10am weekends) before tour groups arrive. 4.6★ (12,114 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Torre dei Lamberti: Verona Travel Guide (4.5★)
Torre dei Lamberti is Verona's tallest medieval tower, just off Piazza delle Erbe, with a lift and stairs up to two viewing levels over the terracotta rooftops. 4.5★ (3,954 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Royal Palace Museum: Genoa Travel Guide (4.5★)
Palazzo Reale sits on Via Balbi in Genoa's old university district, just a few minutes from Genova Piazza Principe station. 4.5★ (4,069 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Palermo Cathedral: Travel Guide (4.7★)
Palermo Cathedral, on Via Vittorio Emanuele in the heart of the old city, is open daily from 7am to 7pm. 4.7★ (50,906 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Before you go
Italy travel essentials
Visa & entry, getting around, money, best time to visit, and emergency numbers — with official sources.
Best time to visit Italy
Month-by-month weather, crowds and events — measured, not guessed.
Italy eSIM & staying connected
eSIM vs pocket WiFi vs roaming, local networks, and setup steps.