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Destinations

Italy travel: A love letter to the world's most beautiful country

Planning a trip to Rome, Florence or Venice? Euronews journalist Lillo Montalto Monella has some tips on how to travel authentically.

Destinations

Italy just made travel easier: Here's what to do when you get there

As Italy opens up for tourists this year, here's a handy guide to the country's best events and festivals to plan a trip around.

Art

What did Leonardo Da Vinci and Picasso doodle while bored?

A new exhibition in Rome explores doodles, sketches and caricatures through the ages.

Creators

Meet Sidival Fila, Franciscan friar and contemporary artist

For his art, Sidivl Fila recovers old, disused fabrics, some of which date back to the 15th, 16th or 17th century.

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Culture news

Descend into creative madness at Rome's latest immersive exhibition

Art-lovers keen to unleash their wild sides should head to the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome, where a "Crazy" exhibition urges visitors to revel in colourful madness.

Moments

Visit Rome in winter for a chance to see this stunning natural wonder

Romans are using artificial bird calls to put an end to this beautiful starling murmuration above the Eternal City.

Italy

Voting to choose Italy's next president goes into a fourth day

Beginning Thursday, a president can be elected with a simple majority, or 505 votes, raising the pressure on leaders to reach a deal.

World News

Sassoli's coffin to lie in state at Rome City Hall ahead of funeral

The coffin of late European Parliament President David Sassoli was brought to the City Hall's Capitol Hill in Rome ahead of his state funeral on Friday.

Art

Villa featuring world's only Caravaggio mural on sale for €471 million

A private property that's thought to be home to the world's only Caravaggio mural will be auctioned off in Rome next month. The mural itself is thought to be worth at least €300 million.

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Italian events company recreates 'Squid Game' for fans

In Rome, an entertainment event company organizes 'Squid Game' games simulating the hit Netflix series from start to finish.

Travel News

US tourists fined for breaking into Rome’s Colosseum to drink beer

They’re not the first to commit crimes in the famous landmark.

My Europe Series

Is Rome on the brink of a renaissance?

A new mayor and tourists returning have sparked claims of a revival in the Italian capital. But not everyone is so optimistic.

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Leaders of the G20 throw coins inside the Trevi Fountain

G20 leaders gathered next to Rome's Trevi fountain, participating in the traditional ritual of throwing a coin into the fountain.

Art

'Portrait of a Lady': After years of 'hiding', Klimt work now on show

Mystery swirls around 'Portrait of a Lady', a Gustav Klimt painting believed to have been stolen - and later found not hanging on a wall, but stashed inside one.

Eco-Innovation

Which country is paying people to eco-proof their holiday homes?

Italy is offering to cover 110 per cent of the costs for residents to make their homes eco-friendly and energy efficient.

Culture news

Quentin Tarantino receives recognition at Rome Film Festival

Quentin Tarantino receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival

Italy

Italian senator suspended without pay for refusing COVID health pass

Laura Granato, from L'alternativa c'è, had opposed the new measures despite warnings from officials.

Italy

Centre-left claims victory in Rome’s mayoral election

Partial results indicated that former finance minister Roberto Gualtieri had a wide advantage over his right-wing challenger.

Italy

Merkel meets Pope Francis and Draghi on farewell visit to Italy

Her meeting with the pope centred on the issues of migration, climate change and COVID-19.

Italy

Mussolini's granddaughter wins most votes in Rome municipal elections

The granddaughter of the fascist dictator Benito Mussolini was the most municipal popular candidate in Rome, according to a near-final tally.