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Rome boasts over 300km of underground burial corridors, some of which are open to the public. These include the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian, with mosaics, graffiti and other pagan and…
One of the most beautiful historical buildings in central Italy, Teatro Verdi is also Pisa's main centre of cultural life. It boasts state-of-the-art equipment, hosting ballet and theatre…
The 19th-century Teatro dell'Opera, founded by entrepreneur Domenico Costanzi, is Rome's top venue for opera, ballet and symphony music. In addition to hosting high-profile international guest…
The Triennale of Milan, based in the Palazzo dell'Arte, has been a design mecca for Italians since 1923. It provides a panorama of modern decorative and industrial arts, encouraging the…
The world's favourite opera house, La Scala, on Piazza della Scala, boasts a recently restored dazzling red velvet auditorium. Audiences at the exquisite performances of Italian operas and…
Since its inception in 1947, the "little" theatre company has become an internationally recognised mover with activities all over the world, although its base remains firmly in Milan. It is…
Cagliari's Roman Amphitheatre was built between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD, the time of the gladiators. Dug into the limestone of the Buon Camino mountain itself, the theatre…
Teatro Regio is Turin's most prominent opera house and company. In addition to the opera, it features a concert season, exhibitions, guided visits, dance performances and conferences and…
With three concert halls and an open air arena, the huge new Auditorium Parco della Musica is a cultural hub. Situated out in the Flaminio district, performances range from the Tokyo String…
Syracuse (Siracusa), on the south-eastern side of Sicily, emerged as a Greek city around 734 BC. Today visitors can see a variety of architectural styles, the remains of the oldest Greek…
Visit Juliet's House and the balcony under which Romeo spent so much time flirting with Juliet, or so the legend goes. Both are located in Verona's historic centre, itself a designated UNESCO…
UNESCO world heritage site, Santa Maria delle Grazie church and convent in Sant'Ambrogio was completed in the late 15th century. It is most famous for housing Leonardo's exquisite Cenacolo…
Perched on a hill in the Oltrarno district, south of the Arno, the church of San Miniato al Monte dates back to the 13th century. It's a steep climb, but worth it for the colourful marble…
Naples' San Carlo Theatre attracts international orchestras, performers and troupes. Built in 1737, it is the oldest working theatre in Europe and, barring the reconstruction and the 1872-1874…
This club surpasses all others with the grandest of settings. Forte Prenestino in Rome is a 19th-century fortress complete with moat and a warren of underground tunnels leading to the central…
Colourful and enchanting, Taormina sits on a hill at the foot of Mount Tauro, dominating two sweeping bays and offering dramatic sea views. The Ancient Theatre, the 13th-century Cathedral of…
Santa Maria in Trastevere dates back to 1138. There's been a church on this site since the 4th century. Visitors step inside to admire the 13th-century gold mosaics and sniff the incense-laden air.
Visitors uncover Rome's hidden treasures on the Through Eternity Secret Rome walking tour, which starts from the Piazza della Repubblica in the city centre. Churches, Byzantine mosaics…
Branded as a "polyfunctional cultural centre", Milan's Spazio Oberdan hosts a cinema, exhibitions and a high-tech ticket office where you can buy tickets to shows all over the world.
Located between Florence and Siena, Greve in Chianti is the chief producing town of the world-famous Chianti red wine. Visit on Saturday for the Mercatale a Greve, a centuries-old market, and…
