There is something otherworldly and cinematic about Matera. A dizzying maze of alleyways, hidden passages, sleepy squares, tunnels & terrace

It's a stunning city, boasting a trove of exuberant Baroque buildings and picturesque piazzas. Yet it never feels showy...

Castro is an endearing little coastal town with a nostalgic, timeless quality; almost cinematic.

We wander through the labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets that make up Monopoli's historic centre. It's siesta-time and the city is silent

Guide to getting the best of the Venice Biennale. Insider tips on the best time to visit & must-see itineraries

One of Italy's most vibrant cities, visit Bologna for its great food, lively bars, world-class art & beautiful colonnaded streets

Parma is a city that never fails to delight, often in unexpected ways. Neat, compact & beautifully preserved with a youthful vibe

Moltrasio is a charming hillside village with panoramic views of Lake Como, dramatic mountain scenery & abundant rich green forest

Getting the best out of your city break in Milan: an introduction to its coolest neighbourhoods, must-see sights, culture, food and wine

Stylish, elegant & effortlessly cool, Turin is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Italy with a vibrant nightlife & Alpine setting

Its finest moments can be found, not in the tick-the-box tourists sights, but entirely for free in the hidden courtyards & tiny piazzas

There is more to Rome than the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum but of course these are excellent places to start. In fact there are so...

Lucca has everything you expect from Tuscany: grand piazzas, tiny squares, beautiful churches, terracotta-coloured buildings& narrow streets

Bologna is a vibrant university town of magnificent squares, incredible food, world-class public sculpture & majestic buildings

The art, food, culture and landscape of Mantua - one of Italy's most beautiful cities

What can I say? Amazing food, stunning landscapes, hospitable people and world-class art & architecture

The spectacular landscapes in this part of Italy will literally make your jaw drop. The coastline is simply magnificent. As as a child, I...

Vast, noisy and charismatic; a feast for the senses & the soul - Rome is the essence of all the good things in life. There's nowhere like it