Italian Style · 22 July 2026
From historic tea rooms to architect-designed dining spaces, museum cafés can be as captivating as the collections. The best honour their setting while adding fresh design touches that show museums can evolve. Here, we highlight 10 beautiful museum cafés and restaurants in Rome, Venice and Milan that blend elegance with fine dining.
Italy Travel · 17 July 2026
Venice’s Feast of the Redeemer commemorates the 1575-1577 plague relief yearly with a procession to the Church of the Redeemer on Giudecca, on the third Sunday of July. It includes boat processions, fireworks, and events. The 2026 festival is July 18-19, with fireworks over St. Mark’s Basin on July 18 at 11:30 PM, after the votive bridge opening on July 17. Canal traffic will be restricted from 7:00 PM on July 18, with boat dinners, fireworks, regattas, and a Holy Mass on July 19.
Italy Travel · 15 July 2026
A perfect holiday is defined by personal connections, genuine experiences, and breathtaking landscapes. As a result, luxurious and romantic bed and breakfasts are highly sought after. We highlight several B&Bs from Turin, Puglia, and Lake Como because of their authenticity. Think of it as your home away from home! Whether it's a guesthouse nestled in the rolling hills of Piedmont, a family-owned place by Lake Como, or stylishly designed accommodations in Puglia.
Italian Design · 14 July 2026
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fendi couture debut marked a return to her Roman roots. Staged at Rome’s Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, the show framed Fendi through a contemporary lens, alongside exhibitions on Karl Lagerfeld’s 1985 presentation and the house’s haute couture legacy. Together, they positioned the debut as a reflection on craft, memory and modern identity. Attended by many VIPs, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, and Monica Bellucci.
Italian Style · 13 July 2026
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro starred in the "Warmer Together' campaign for Moncler, launched in October 2025. It won the Luxury Grand Prix at the 73rd Cannes Lions in June 2026. The campaign celebrates love and connection, featuring both actors in black Moncler jackets, including the Maya 70 puffer. Photographed in New York by Platon, it’s their first joint campaign, highlighting their long friendship.
Italy Travel · 10 July 2026
Alcaraz, the renowned Spanish tennis star, was recently spotted on the peaceful Island of Procida in the Gulf of Naples. Known for pastel fishing villages, historic charm, and a slower pace, Procida’s highlights include Marina di Corricella, Terra Murata, and the 16th-century Palazzo d'Avalos. Seen in Il Postino and The Talented Mr. Ripley, the island also offers beaches such as Pozzo Vecchio and Chiaia. We’ve featured Procida on our blog several times—explore our earlier posts for more.
Italy Travel · 09 July 2026
Chioggia, a historic fishing port in Veneto about 25 km south of Venice, known as "Little Venice" for its canals, markets, and boats, offers a peaceful alternative to Venice, accessible by water bus or car. The 87th Chioggia Fish Festival from July 10-19, 2026, features nightly traditional seafood at 6:30 PM, transforming the historic center into a culinary hub with specialties like *sarde in saor*, fried seafood with polenta, *bibarasse in cassopipa*, stewed cuttlefish, and grilled fish.
Italian Style · 08 July 2026
If you're in Rome and interested in Fashion History, don't miss this exhibition at the Capitoline Museums: Between Glamour and Industrial Innovation, showcasing photography, multimedia, and sartorial pieces. It traces Italy’s capital becoming a fashion and cultural hub, including cinema. On display from June 26 to November 15, 2026, at Centrale Montemartini (Via Ostiense 106), it highlights the rise of the "Made in Italy" brand globally.
Italian Cuisine · 06 July 2026
World Chocolate Day is on July 7th, marking the day in 1550 when chocolate first arrived in Europe. TasteAtlas ranks Swedish “kladdkaka” as the best chocolate cake, with “Caprese” second. Italy features prominently in the list: “Torta Caprese” is second, and “Torta Tenerina” and “Torta Setteveli” are among the top 10. Other Italian treats include “Torta Savoia”, “Torta Novecento”, “Torta Barozzi”, “Torta Pistocchi”, “Pampepato di Terni”, and “Crescionda”.
Italian Cuisine · 03 July 2026
In July 2026, the Napoli Pizza Village returns to Mostra d’Oltremare, gathering Naples' top pizzaioli for one of Italy’s premier food festivals. Far from a typical trade fair, it celebrates craft, competition, and a passion for pizza. Set against the grand backdrop of Naples’ historic exhibition complex, the event features dozens of wood-fired ovens operated by both legendary and new pizza makers. The atmosphere blends village festivity with serious culinary showcase.