Leonardo da Vinci
Born in 1452 in Anchiano, a small village near Vinci, Leonardo was the Renaissance man par excellence: painter and sculptor, artist, set designer, thinker, man of science, anatomist, inventor, military…
Valentine’s Day – 6 romantic destinations in Italy
La Dolce Vita – when the film of the same name by star director Federico Fellini was released in 1960, a new attitude to life was born. Italy became a…
Tuscany – the lesser known mystical Lunigiana
Anyone who has gone or is planning to go to Tuscany will certainly know the classic famous places like Florence and its Uffizi Gallery or Ponte Vecchio, Siena, Arezzo or…
The Flavors of Rome: Myths and Traditions Behind the Dishes
Roman cuisine is deeply rooted in the history of the Roman Empire and has evolved over the centuries, preserving a rich and varied culinary tradition. The cauponae, the ancient taverns,…
Tuscany – Garfagnana foliage
Tuscany is one of the best Italian regions in which to immerse oneself in autumn foliage. Especially the Garfagnana, in the province of Lucca, is a paradise for lovers of…
Are you a foreigner and want to buy a villa/property in Tuscany/Italy?
Here is a short practical guide. Buying a property in Italy doesn’t start very spectacularly. The easiest way is to obtain an Italian tax number – codice fiscale – from…
Parco dei Mostri: The park of the “monsters” near Bomarzo
A wide-open mouth of hell with a staircase in front of it, an enigmatic female figure balancing on a turtle, fighting giants – around 80 kilometres north of Rome, a…
Etruscan Traces in Tuscany – Volterra & Co.
The Etruscans are an ancient people who settled in northern central Italy in the area of today’s regions of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio in the period from about 1000 BC…
The Shroud of Turin: A Journey Through Faith and Mystery
The Shroud of Turin, a precious linen cloth kept in Turin Cathedral, has been the object of devotion and intense scientific and religious debate for centuries. The cloth, approximately 441…
What taxes and fees are involved in buying a home in Italy?
When buying a home in Italy, several taxes and fees are involved in the process. These can vary based on factors like the type of property, the buyer’s residency status, and whether it’s a first or second home.