https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Summer is around the corner, and that means Italian regions are announcing their summer beach seasons. From Liguria to Sicily, here's when you can start taking a dip in Italy's waters. https://www.thelocal.it/20260504/calendar-when-beaches-open-in-each-italian-region-in-2026 Mon, 04 May 2026 17:11:59 +0200 calendar-when-beaches-open-in-each-italian-region-in-2026 Dozens of museums and archaeological sites across Italy will waive their entry fees on Saturday April 25th for the Festa della Liberazione public holiday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260424/how-you-can-visit-italian-museums-for-free-on-liberation-day Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200 how-you-can-visit-italian-museums-for-free-on-liberation-day From Europe's biggest free concert to an 'open cantina' weekend at local wineries, there are plenty of things to do in Italy in May this year. https://www.thelocal.it/20260422/whats-on-in-italy-12-events-to-look-forward-to-this-may Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:55:12 +0200 whats-on-in-italy-12-events-to-look-forward-to-this-may From the mountains of Lombardy to the shores of Sicily, there are traces of pre-Roman civilisations scattered across Italy – if you know where to look. https://www.thelocal.it/20240326/five-pre-roman-sites-to-visit-in-italy Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:23:16 +0100 five-pre-roman-sites-to-visit-in-italy Italy has some impressive flea markets and antique shops selling vintage treasures for your home and your closet. These are some of the best we've found, from a covered market in Florence to street stalls in Palermo. https://www.thelocal.it/20260416/listed-best-flea-markets-and-antiques-in-italy Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:12:44 +0200 listed-best-flea-markets-and-antiques-in-italy From free Easter museum openings to historical festivals and unmissable wine and design events, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this month. https://www.thelocal.it/20260401/whats-on-in-italy-15-events-to-look-forward-to-in-april-2026 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:24:40 +0200 whats-on-in-italy-15-events-to-look-forward-to-in-april-2026 The capital has brought back the 'Easter in the Museums' (Pasqua nei Musei) programme for Holy Week with special tours, kids activities, and free entry to many museums. https://www.thelocal.it/20260403/rome-museums-open-for-free-on-easter-sunday Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:40:22 +0200 rome-museums-open-for-free-on-easter-sunday Italy has called for nativity scenes to be recognised on Unesco's list of 'intangible cultural heritage' – so what else is already on there? https://www.thelocal.it/20260402/pizza-making-to-sicilian-puppets-italys-world-recognised-cultural-traditions Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:21:56 +0200 pizza-making-to-sicilian-puppets-italys-world-recognised-cultural-traditions The 2026 Michelin guide is out and offers proof that fine dining doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some options for delicious but affordable Italian cuisine. https://www.thelocal.it/20260325/nine-choices-for-italian-michelin-star-dining-under-e40 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:48:49 +0100 nine-choices-for-italian-michelin-star-dining-under-e40 For this weekend only, a total of 780 lesser-known artistic and architectural sites across Italy will be open to the public. https://www.thelocal.it/20260310/italy-opens-780-cultural-treasures-to-the-public-next-weekend Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:53:04 +0100 italy-opens-780-cultural-treasures-to-the-public-next-weekend Dozens of Genoa's most spectacular Renaissance palaces will open to the public for free (or a very small fee) over three days at the end of March. https://www.thelocal.it/20260318/the-unesco-protected-sites-you-can-visit-for-free-in-genoa-this-march Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:26:21 +0100 the-unesco-protected-sites-you-can-visit-for-free-in-genoa-this-march As we emerge from winter, there’s a wide range of produce growly wildly in the Italian countryside. https://www.thelocal.it/20260310/four-tasty-plants-that-make-spring-in-italy-a-foragers-dream Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:49:14 +0100 four-tasty-plants-that-make-spring-in-italy-a-foragers-dream With the days getting longer and spring around the corner, we’ve got some ideas for places to visit and things to do around Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20260205/six-things-to-do-and-see-in-italy-in-spring-2026 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:29:24 +0100 six-things-to-do-and-see-in-italy-in-spring-2026 Spring festivities in Italy range from pagan springtime rituals like Calendimaggio to Easter festivals like the Archi di Pasqua. https://www.thelocal.it/20260216/11-cant-miss-festivals-in-italy-this-spring Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:05:16 +0100 11-cant-miss-festivals-in-italy-this-spring From watching an in situ reenactment of Caesar’s assassination to celebrating the ancient Tuscan New Year, there are plenty of things to do in Italy in March. https://www.thelocal.it/20260302/whats-on-in-italy-17-events-to-look-forward-to-this-march Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:01:09 +0100 whats-on-in-italy-17-events-to-look-forward-to-this-march Italian tourism authorities are trying to move tourists away from the over-crowded visitor hotspots - here are their 10 recommended 'off the beaten track' destinations. https://www.thelocal.it/20260226/luminous-destinations-top-10-italian-towns-for-sustainable-tourism Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:10:16 +0100 luminous-destinations-top-10-italian-towns-for-sustainable-tourism From Pompeii to the Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy is home to a host of famous UNESCO World Heritage sites – but there are some lesser-known attractions that you may not have heard of yet. https://www.thelocal.it/20240222/seven-secret-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-italy-you-need-to-visit Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:43:35 +0100 seven-secret-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-italy-you-need-to-visit There's no better time of year than spring to scratch that itchy foot by taking it on a walking holiday to Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20220324/six-italian-walking-holiday-destinations-that-are-perfect-for-spring Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:07:18 +0100 six-italian-walking-holiday-destinations-that-are-perfect-for-spring San Valentino – and amore – is celebrated across Italy on February 14th with religious and cultural events. https://www.thelocal.it/20260211/valentines-day-in-italy-traditions-and-modern-celebrations-in-2026 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:56:28 +0100 valentines-day-in-italy-traditions-and-modern-celebrations-in-2026 New additions from the 'Borghi Più Belli d’Italia' range from a lakeside hamlet in Lombardy to a medieval mountain town in Basilicata. https://www.thelocal.it/20260209/seven-villages-added-to-italys-most-beautiful-list Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:46:09 +0100 seven-villages-added-to-italys-most-beautiful-list