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The Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Castello Sforzesco will open for up to four hours longer in the evenings during August 2026. The Vatican Museums will also be offering evening guided tours.
Wildfires in Italy: Sardinia evacuates beaches, Piedmont declares an ecological catastrophe, Sicily burns under temperatures exceeding 40°C. The latest overview.
Venice entry fee: the 2026 trial phase ends with over 5 million euros in revenue and 650,000 vouchers. How things will proceed in 2027 remains to be seen.
From 25 October 2026, Ryanair will operate twice-weekly flights from Bremen to Lamezia Terme in Calabria. This marks the first direct connection from Bremen to Italy since 2020.
West Nile virus in Italy 2026: 46 confirmed cases across 20 provinces and one fatality in Latina. How travellers can best protect themselves now.
Yacht charter in Italy: the most beautiful sailing grounds from the Costa Smeralda to Capri, the most exclusive marinas and charter types for the 2026 season.
Wildfires in Sicily: 16,834 hectares burned in one week, 1,400 fire brigade call-outs, one fatality. Legambiente describes the situation as a structural crisis in 2026.
A moment's pause with Dr. Christoph Glumm: one minute to stop, breathe and recharge – inspiring thoughts for greater calm and serenity.
No vest at the table: In Conegliano, restaurateur Stefano Durante is drawing a firm line on dress code at his Italian restaurant with his "No uomini in canottiera" rule.
Borgo Monchiero: A boutique hotel has opened in the Langhe on 16 July 2026, housed within a restored 18th-century monastery.
Mussomeli in Sicily: 550 houses sold for one euro, 919 per cent more tourism, buyers from 18 countries - a Sicilian comeback in numbers.
