Diamante: 34th Peperoncino Festival runs until Sunday
From 9 to 13 September 2026, Diamante hosts the 34th Peperoncino Festival. A first-time highlight: the new Peperoncino di Calabria IGP.
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Renzo Rosso: From Milan Fashion Week to Cortina
For Milan Fashion Week, Renzo Rosso presents the Ancora Cortina, showing how fashion, design and alpine hospitality are finding a new synthesis in the Dolomites.
Ostuni in Puglia: Why the Città Bianca Is White
Ostuni in Puglia is Italy's Città Bianca. The white lime wash on the buildings dates back to a sanitary regulation of 1800, introduced as a measure against the plague.
Chestnuts, Wine, Grappa: Autumn on the Northern Lake Garda
From late September to mid-November, the villages along the northern shores of Lake Garda celebrate the region's autumn cuisine with the Mese del Gusto.
Naples Airport to close in November 2026 for maintenance
From 1 to 30 November 2026, Naples Capodichino Airport will be closed for maintenance works. Flights will be relocated to Salerno.
From Venice to Sicily: Nine Private Islands for Sale
Nine private islands are currently for sale in Italy, from the Venetian lagoon to Sicily. Prices range from 1.5 to 24 million euros, with full details in the overview.
Vivere in Italien on the road: Our Exhibition Calendar 2026/2027
Vivere in Italien is attending major tourism trade fairs in Italy and Berlin. Come and meet the team in person.
Capri: Discovering the Famous Island in the Gulf of Naples
Capri in the Gulf of Naples: a portrait of the island, featuring the Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni, Villa Jovis and the Piazzetta. History, how to get there, and practical tips.
Seborga: the principality in Liguria with a German princess
Seborga in Liguria: the unrecognised principality with a German princess. A portrait of the microstate on the Riviera dei Fiori.
Aperitivo with a sea view: ten spots on the Tuscan coast
Aperitivo with a sea view: ten spots along the Tuscan coast, from Giglio and Elba to Viareggio. The guide to sundowners by the sea.
Ferragosto 2026: What Is Open and Closed in Italy During This Week
Ferragosto in Italy: what is open and closed on 14 and 15 August, including which shops, museums and public transport services are running.
No sea breeze: Italy's coastlines are currently failing to cool down
The Mediterranean is reaching 28 to 30 degrees, up to 8 degrees above average: why the sea breeze is failing in 2026 and Italy's coastlines are no longer cooling down.