The artificial sun in Viganella, Italy
In the Antrona valley in the Piedmont region there’s a small village which lies in the dark shadow of a high mountain; for centuries, the hamlet had to make do with it but a few years ago a huge mirror…
Skiing in Italy: health spa deals in Piedmont
Skiing can be hard work, but skiing in Italy is nothing but easy with plenty of health spa offerings to relax. After a day of chair lifts and black run skiing with some ice, there’s nothing better than to unwind…
Castles in Italy: buying or renting castles
If you’re looking for a castle to live in, you’ve come to the right place. The “Inlistings” site has a range of options on castles in Italy, with one in Piedmont and one in Puglia.While the one euro price tag…
Christmas and New year getaways in Italy: Castello Dal Pozzo, Lake Maggiore
Are you in the mood for a romantic getaway? Do you feel the spirit of Christmas in the air ? If so you can’t afford to miss this unique opportunity to spend Christmas Day at Castello Dal Pozzo, a beautiful…
Italy's most beautiful parks
We don’t know yet which Italian park will win the contest Il Parco più bello d’ Italia or Italy’s most beautiful park; there are so many contenders that is almost impossible to tell which one will prevail and win; the…
Italian history comic book cheese from Fattorie Fiandino
This quirky Italian cheese features a comic strip on the crust and will go on show at the Turin food festival from October 21-25. The cheese is called Gran Kinara and is an aged cheese made from real vegetable curd…
Apple 'sagra' in Italy: Italian food festival of 'pom a moj' at Casalnoceto, Alessandria
Whether famous or not, apples are a traditional Italian product, with the most well known being the apples of Trentino-Alto Adige in Italy’s north. An old Italian food festival is being revived though, at Casalnoceto, between Alessandria and Pavia, where…
Ivrea Carnival and the Battle of the oranges, Italy
This year the Ivrea Carnival with its famous Battle of The Oranges will take place from 22 to 24 February; this rather singular battle originated in the 19th century, though it has its roots in the Middle Ages when, according…
Italian Villa on lake Maggiore up for sale
If you has always dreamed about owning one of those opulent Italian villas you usually see in movies and travel magazines, this is a chance you can’t afford to miss ; set in the almost other-worldly beauty of the Lake…
Italian castle up for sale near Tortona
If you have always dreamed of living in an old castle, you can now make your dream come true; located near the lovely town of Tortona, Piedmont, the Brignano Frascata castle is up for sale. With its beautiful frescoes, sculptured…
New year 's eve party at Cortanze castle, near Asti
Tired of celebrating New Year’s eve in the usual and boring way? If so, you can’t afford to miss the elegant party which will take place at the amazing Cortanze castle, near Asti. It will be like being in a…
Visiting Piedmont and Turin: Italy's enormous Fortezza di Fenestrelle
The Forte di Fenestrelle, a castle near Turin in Italy, is Europe’s largest fortified structure and in terms of walled construction is second only to the Great Wall of China.The impressive Italian fort is open for visits, where you can…
George Clooney to buy new Italian villa on Lake Maggiore
In more gossip from Italy, George Clooney could buy a new luxury villa in Italy on Lake Maggiore, replacing the famous Clooney Villa Oleandra on Lake Como at Cernobbio. According to reports, the new villa may or may not be…
Italian food festivals: Cheese festival in Piedmont celebrates Italian cheese
The town of Bra in Piedmont, famous for its Italian cheese and the Slow Food movement, is currently hosting the Slow Food Cheese Italian food festival. Autum in Italy is THE season for food festivals, so you’d best get your…
Restaurants in Turin: C’era una volta
To have dinner at the restaurant C’era una volta in Turin is like stepping into a world where time has stood still; its atmosphere and superb cuisine hasn’t changed a bit since the famous restaurant opened years ago. Situated on…
Marco Carta's new single "Quello Che Dai" from "Il Cuore Muove"
Marco Carta’s new album Il Cuore Muove or The Heart Moves will hit stores on 25 May.According to our sources, the album contains a mysterious duet with a famous female singer whose identity is still top secret (some suggest Alessandra…
The secret to being on the Forbes rich list lies in a nutshell: Nutella and Italy's richest man
With Michele Ferrero voted the richest Italian in the world, it’s time to find out why. With 9.5 billion dollars, the 82-year-old occupies first place on the Forbes list for his country, and is at 40th place overall.The Ferrero family…
Luxury Turin accommodation: Villa Matilde Relais
More Turin luxury accommodation after the Villa Matilde Relais is available at the Bella Rosina Relais near Venaria Reale, in the Mandria national park. It might not have the same grand setting as other Italian villas, but it has some…
Italy's white truffle record auction: Alba truffle sold for 100,000 euros
The white truffle auction held in Langa, Piedmont on the weeked, saw a 750 gram white truffle sell for a record of 100,000 euros. It was the last of 11 truffle lots on auction, with the event seeing more than…
Adventure sports in Italy: trekking in Piedmont
There is an adventure sport in Italy which is a mix between trekking, climbing and caving. Called “ferrate” the sport involves walking through rocky mountainous areas where some equipment and support is required to negotiate the sometimes perilous rocky outcrops.…