Plan your trip in Italy

This wild mountainous region is full of both natural wonders and eclectic surprises, from hidden gorges and bizarre castles to regional parks and pink churches.

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.

Growing visitor hype around Bologna’s Finestrella (“Little Window”) puzzles locals. But the larger story behind the Instagram attraction of the moment deserves a deeper look.

Italian tenor and crossover artist Andrea Bocelli got his start playing piano bars around his tiny hometown of Lajatico. We look at the live music haunts where you might spot a rising star today.