Fifty years after Italy's Matera was a national embarrassment because of its extreme poverty, the city is rescuing its dignity, baroque palaces and cave churches to become a European Capital of ...

A must-visit location, Matera is a unique town in southern Italy surrounded by mystery and chilling history. Its breathtaking landscape, made up of cave homes carved in stone, will leave you in ...

Italy may be one of the most visited countries in the world, yet beyond the Colosseum, the canals, and the cathedrals lie places untouched by crowds. These hidden towns, villages, and landscapes hold ...

Italy’s beauty isn’t just in Rome’s ruins or Venice’s canals, it’s hidden in quiet cobblestone alleys, hilltop villages, and seaside towns where time moves slower and life tastes sweeter. These are ...

Discover Europe’s best-kept secrets—10 under-the-radar destinations set to captivate travelers by 2025 with history, culture, ...

Cities/regions are increasingly using events to aid social/economic development. The European Capital of Culture promotes urban management and economic production using culture to drive social ...

During a recent trip to Italy, a London-based parkour team bounded through the streets of Matera, a city in the country’s Basilicata region—and damaged a historic building while traversing the terrain ...

Ah Italy. I always say that it is impossible to have a bad time in Italy. Not only are there so many beautiful cities in ...

Four Indian nationals were killed in a road accident in southern Italy’s Matera city, according to the Indian Embassy in Rome. The victims were in a seven-seater Renault Scenic with six other people, ...