Minturno (Lazio)

In 1917, Picasso traveled to Italy for a job. He left with a fiancée and a new artistic lease on life. Ahead of two exhibitions in Lombardy, we explore the impact Italy had on the artist.

When the weight of ancient Rome or the buried past of Piacenza feel too serious, head to one of these delightfully low-brow spots for a break.

433 gondoliers navigate Venice’s waterways, but many are nearing retirement age. As the city prepares to train a new generation, we highlight three other only-in-Italy professions in need of newbies.

To navigate Rome Trionfale Market you almost need a map. The Roman Food Tour has a guide to know where to start tasting your way through the market.