Liguria is visually recognizable for its beautiful, quintessentially Italian coastline – bright-colored houses and quaint churches’ bell towers dotting each town’s waterfront, deeply green cliffsides rising dramatically above pebble beaches, sailboats and fishermen’s boats bobbing off to the side. But Ligurian cuisine is also quintessential in its “Italian-ness,” a paragon of simplicity and devotion to […]
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Street food is a big part of Sicilian cuisine, and Palermo has several markets that make the city feel like the beating heart of street food culture. The Ballarò, Capo, and Vucciria markets are all bustling, vibrant displays of Palermo’s gastronomic character: outstanding local produce, fresh fish, and Sicily’s top-quality ingredients – almonds, pistachios, golden […]
As Italy’s second-largest city after Rome, Milan is a modern, cosmopolitan hub that buzzes with an energy almost more similar to London or New York than to its Italian neighbors. Milan’s dining out scene is also similar to that of the same foreign cities, with a wide array of restaurants that tend to lean more […]
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If you’re a dedicated food lover then you must try truffles in Italy. Found in many regions across the country, Italian truffles are prized for their intense aroma and flavor that can elevate a humble dish of pasta to gastronomic heights. In this guide, we’ll tell you […]
While Neapolitan cuisine is of course world-famous for its pizza, there is so much more to the culinary character of this bustling city, so don’t make the mistake of only visiting Naples for a day. Instead, spend a few days getting to know (in addition to the wealth of sites and museums) the dishes that […]
Many travelers are familiar enough with Venetian cuisine to know that the city’s position on water means that fish and seafood feature prominently, but the fact that pasta has played a much less significant role in the city’s (and region’s) history compared to rice and polenta is often less known. And the Veneto’s countryside and […]
Italians regard Bologna as one of the best gastronomic cities on the peninsula. It helps that Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna, a region known for its exceptional agricultural products and artisanal ingredients, but both the city and the region could be considered the Italian capitals of fresh, hand-rolled pasta, especially filled and stuffed ones. […]
Italy is a country rich in brilliant scenery, from the winding canals in Venice to the ancient ruins across Rome and Pompeii and the gorgeous, sun-soaked Amalfi Coast. Yet, nothing quite rivals the beauty of an Italian Castle. From their intriguing histories to their unmatched architecture, these are the best castles in Italy to add […]
Are you dreaming of the Cinque Terre? The best way to see the picturesque towns is on a Cinque Terre boat tour. Avoid the crowds that flood the villages by day and enjoy spectacular views as the sun sets when you take to the sea and enjoy one of the world’s most enchanting landscapes from […]
Situated right at the toe of Italy’s boot rests one of the country’s best-kept secrets – Calabria. Southern Italy has numerous famous destinations, but none offer a hidden gem quality like this. Continue reading to find out the top reasons to visit Calabria. Bordering the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and the Ionian Sea to […]