Lessons on Location
Take studying beyond the classroom – from Sicily’s volcanoes to Florence’s art museums, these family-friendly holiday ideas will bring learning to life. History: Rome If the Roman Empire is on the...
View ArticleA Year in Italy: Where to Go When
Italy is home to countless historic cities, stunning countryside and miles of spectacular coastline. Choosing the best time to see all of this is an exciting dilemma, but if you need a helping hand,...
View ArticleAll Aboard! 8 Spectacular Italian Rail Journeys
Rail holidays are having a renaissance — and Italy is home to some of the prettiest and easiest train routes in Europe. They don’t just get you from A to B, either. Some trips peer out at the craggy...
View ArticleA Couples’ Guide to the Italian Cities
It’s no surprise that Italy is one of the most romantic countries in the world – each destination is stunning in its own way. Italy’s cities make for the perfect romantic break, with world-class art...
View ArticlePerfect Pairings: 5 Easy Rail Trips
Rail travel is the theme of the month here at Citalia. We’ve covered some of the most spectacular journeys in Italy and offered traveller’s tips for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. But what if you...
View Article8 Irresistible Italian Food and Wine Tours
Vineyard cycling trails, mountain markets, aperitivi culture – we’ve hunted high and low for the best food and wine tours in Italy. These are the foodie holidays that go above and beyond showing you...
View ArticleItalian Icons: Uncovering Bernini’s Rome Masterpieces
Art history expert Zoe Turner reveals all about Rome’s baroque sculptor and architect, Bernini – and introduces us to one of the artist’s most underrated masterworks. Roman baroque The city of Rome has...
View ArticleA Beginner’s Guide to Italian Architecture
Can’t tell your Renaissance from your baroque? Take our Italian architecture cheat-sheet to Italy with you, and you’ll soon become a history pro. Classical architecture Let’s warm up with the easiest...
View Article5 Places to Use Your National Trust Pass in Italy
The National Trust is something of an institution in Britain – membership gets you in to historic houses, grand castles and beautiful gardens (and saves you a small fortune in parking charges). But did...
View Article48 Hours in Rome
Rome has enough to see and do to keep you busy for weeks – but we think two days is plenty of time to get to grips with the Eternal City’s best bits. The secret is having a plan, which is where we come...
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