Explore Italian Culture

Explore Italian culture.

It's not always straightforward trying to plan a holiday or a trip to a destination you've never been to before. And even if you have visited Italy previously, there are always new places to find that you're not aware of. But time is precious, and finding those places isn't always easy.

Which is where we can help!

Whether you planning a trip to see some of the major sights in Italy, or to discover villages and countryside, or anything in between, we can help!

We look at the famous Italian cities of Rome, Venice, and Milan; we explore the culture of modern and ancient Rome, the carnivale festival in Venice, the top attractions in Milan, and much more.

And don't forget about Italian food! We look at making your own pasta, types of pizza, and take a look at the Mediterranean diet.

Just look at the menu on the right hand side of any page on this website - or at the top of the page if you're on a cellphone / mobile phone, and click on the links that interest you!

If you are visiting Italy, why not book an Italian Cultural Tour with our trusted partner Viator? Click here or on the banner below for further details of all the great tours available!

Explore Italian Culture

A hilltop village in Italy

Maybe you're looking for information about...

• Which of the well-known sights is worth seeing - and when's best to visit them.  
• Where to go that won't be crowded with tourists.  
• How to find places to stay that allow you to meet Italian people in their own local communities.
• Places to eat that locals in Italy like to keep a well-guarded secret.  
• Shops where you can find authentic, locally produced goods.  
• How to get around using local transport.  
• The main attractions in the big cities such as Rome, Venice or Milan.
• What to do in Tuscany, in places like Florence, Siena, and Pisa.

Congratulations - You're in the right place!

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- you know you want to see this...

Rome's Colosseum - one of Italy's iconic monuments

- but you're not sure when's the best time to go, or whether a guided tour is really necessary, or whether there are parts that other tourists may not know about.

 Want to know more? Click on this link to read our page about the Colosseum!

Or maybe you'd like to know which part of Rome to look to find a market like this...

A market in central Rome - but where can you find it?

Or maybe you're thinking of visiting Milan, but as well as seeing the obvious attractions like the Duomo (cathedral), you'd be intrested in the delightful Brera district, or spend a few lazy hours in Sempione Park?

The charming Brera district in Milan

Italy Photo Competition

The current theme is "Coastal View of Italy"!

The current theme for our photo competition is "Coastal View of Italy"

Do you have a great photo of the Italian coast?

Click here to enter our photo competition

Your photo could be our Facebook profile picture and our Photo of the Month featured on every page of our website.

We will share a link to your Blog or website or Social Media page too if you have one!

Good luck!!

And you know that when you're visiting Venice you'll be seeing beautiful 'palazzos' on the edge of canals like this...

Venice's Grand Canal.

 ...but do you know where you would go to find a quiet little village perched on a cliff with water as clear as this?

The stunning Gargano peninsula - one of our favourite places to visit.

...and where can you travel to find pretty mediaeval villages perched on hilltops like this? (No, it's not Tuscany!).

Pretty mediaeval villages dot the rolling hills of Le Marche.

Whether it's Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence, or the less well known rural areas of Le Marche and Puglia you want to know about - you've come to the right place.

Because what we want the most is to use our knowledge of these stunning places, and their culture, to help you plan your perfect trip.

Explore Italian Culture

And, if you want to take a part of Italy home with you - or if you can't visit but love the country and want to add bits of its culture into your life - well, we will help you do that, too!

Who are we, to be able to talk to you about Italy and help you explore Italian culture?

This website was originally written by Cath and Mike, an English couple who lived and worked in Italy for 15 years. They got to know the country and its people extremely well (as only 'locals' can), and they could find tiny, stunning, traditional out of the way villages that are "off the beaten track".

How could they do this? Because they lived in one of those villages!

Cath and Mike pictured below on their wedding day - in Rome! They chose to have their pictures taken by the Trevi Fountain.

Cath and Mike, the original authors of this website, at the Trevi Fountain.

They lived their Italian dream. We (Mogsy and Richard) are the new owners of the website, and we want to continue sharing Cath and Mike's passion for, and knowledge of, this amazing country with you.

You can find out more about us at our About Us page!

We will help you find your Italian dream.

So, come on in. Pour yourself a nice glass of cold 'vino bianco' - white wine - or a cup of cappuccino, or a hot black 'espresso'. Sit back, relax, and enjoy reading through our pages here!

"Piacere" - we're pleased to meet you!