Italy

Rome

Rome: A Guide to Attractions, Food, Transportation, and Suggested Itineraries

This guide covers Rome’s attractions, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum, as well as getting there, public transportation, and sample itineraries, based on official information and local research as of October 2026.
Milan

Milan: A guide to attractions, food, transportation, and suggested itineraries

We explain Milan’s attractions, including Milan Cathedral / the Duomo and the Last Supper Museum, access, public transport, and sample itineraries based on official information and local research as of October 2026.
Venice

Venice Gondola Rides: Highlights, Prices, Reservations, and Access

We explain the canal scenery of a gondola ride in Venice, the uniquely local highlights, official fares, reservations, and access to the boarding points, based on official information and local research as of October 2026.
Rome

Palatine Hill: highlights, opening hours, tickets, and how to get there

We explain the Palatine Hill’s key ruins and historic landscape, along with opening hours, tickets, and access, based on official information and local field research as of October 2026.
Venice

Carnival of Venice: A guide to highlights, dates, tickets, and access

We explain the masks and costumes of the Venice Carnival, highlights such as St. Mark’s Square, the 2027 event period, tickets, and access based on official information and local reporting as of October 2026.
Milan

Sforza Castle: Highlights, Opening Hours, Tickets, and How to Get There

This guide covers the fortifications of Sforza Castle, the Sala delle Asse, the Rondanini Pietà and other highlights, as well as opening hours, tickets and access, based on official information and local research as of October 2026.
Emergency vehicles

Italian emergency vehicles: from Alfa Romeo to Moto Guzzi

Discover Italy’s complex police organization and emergency vehicles such as Alfa Romeo and Moto Guzzi, used by the Carabinieri, police, and local police, with photos.
Milan

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele 2: Highlights, Admission, Visit Duration, and Access

A guide to the history of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele 2, its architecture, scenery and exhibitions, as well as other attractions, opening hours, prices and access, based on official information and on-site reporting as of 2026 10.
Milan

Milan Cathedral / Duomo: Highlights, Visiting Hours, Tickets, and How to Get There

This guide explains the highlights of Milan Cathedral / the Duomo, including its Gothic architecture covered with spires and statues and the stained glass at the high altar, along with visiting hours, tickets, and access, based on official information and local reporting as of 2026 10.
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Last Supper Museum: highlights, opening hours, tickets, and access

This guide explains the highlights of the Last Supper Museum, a World Heritage site, including the mural “The Last Supper,” as well as opening hours, tickets, and access based on official information as of 2026 10.
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