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There's more to Easter than eggs: Italy's delicious alternatives to Easter chocolate

In many countries Easter means chocolate. Bags of pastel coloured mini eggs, tin-foil wrapped chocolate bunnies, soft centred eggs and the classic hollow egg, ready to be smashed to pieces. → Read More

From football to tiramisu, here are Italy's deepest rivalries

Before the 19th century Italy as a country didn’t exist. Instead, the peninsula was divided into several independent city-states and republics, each with its own distinct identity. → Read More

The 15 absolute worst things about living in Italy

A British writer based in Rome takes a tongue-in-cheek look at living in Italy. Warning: sarcasm ahead. → Read More

Here's Why Rome is So Attractive to English Poets

We take a look at Rome's celebrated literary relationship with the English Romantic poets Byron, Keats and Shelley. Why did they come to the Eternal City and how did it inspire them? → Read More

The Best Abandoned Buildings to Visit in Italy

Follow in the footsteps of the bravest urban explorers and discover Italy's heritage of long-forgotten, neglected buildings – if you dare. → Read More

15 Must-Visit Attractions to Visit in Italy

With 48.6 million visitors a year, Italy is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Get your trip started with this list of the top attractions in the bel paese. → Read More

Italy is Calling for 60 Nutella Tasters

Want to get paid to eat Nutella? Read on to find out if you've got what it takes to be a 'sensory judge'—the new position being advertised by Ferrero, makers of the famous chocolate-hazelnut spread. → Read More

The 10 Best Pasta Places in Rome

Pasta is a big deal to Romans. Take a tip from the locals and demand nothing less than the best pasta restaurants Rome has to offer. → Read More

The 9 Best Hotels in Rome, Italy

From the ultimate in luxury to reasonably priced boutiques, we've picked our favourite hotels in Rome. Discover the best places to stay in the Italian capital with this guide. → Read More

How England Ended Up Stealing the Flag of Genoa

The St George's Cross has been a symbol of England since the Middle Ages but do you know where it comes from and how the English ended up using it? → Read More

This Country Has Just Been Named Home to the World's Best Restaurant

Osteria Francescana, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Modena, Italy, has just been named as number one on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. → Read More

The Vatican Has Told Nuns Not to Overdo It on Social Media

Cloistered nuns have been issued new instructions from the Vatican about how to use social media with “sobriety and discretion”. → Read More

How Coins from the Trevi Fountain Will Save the Homeless in Rome

The city of Rome has delayed its decision to stop donating the coins swept up out of the Trevi Fountain. → Read More

Inside Babingtons, Rome's Oldest English Tea House

Take a peek inside Babingtons, a historic tea room in the centre of Rome founded by two forward-thinking English women in 1893. → Read More

12 Beautiful Castles in Italy to Book on Airbnb

A dream holiday requires dreamy accommodation. Start by booking one of these historic, luxurious and incredibly picturesque Italian castles on Airbnb. → Read More

15 Photos That Prove You Really Must Visit Rome at Night

Think you know Rome? Think again - these photos show a whole new side to the Eternal City that only comes out at night → Read More

11 Tips to Escape the Tourist Crowds in Rome

The only downside to a trip to Rome? The crowds. You'll need our top tips on avoiding tourist crowds in the Eternal City. → Read More

Locals in This Quaint Italian Town Are Forbidden to Die, Here's Why

A tiny town in Italy has banned dying. Read on to find out why residents of Sellia in Calabria are no longer permitted to pop their clogs! → Read More

12 Things You Need to Know About Dating When You Move to Italy

Thinking about dating in the world's most romantic country? Here's everything you need to know about finding a partner in Italy. → Read More

According to Science, Italians Have Been Drinking Wine for Longer Than Thought

The discovery of a 6000-year-old wine in Sicily means the history of winemaking in Italy goes back much further than previously thought. → Read More