For the month of May, the Palazzo Chigi Saracini, which is home to L’Accademia Musicale Chigiana di Siena is open to visitors for guided visits.
A rare chance to see the works of Caravaggio in the Siena Duomo.
A beautiful look at the Siena Palio.

For the month of May, the Palazzo Chigi Saracini, which is home to L’Accademia Musicale Chigiana di Siena is open to visitors for guided visits.
A rare chance to see the works of Caravaggio in the Siena Duomo.
A beautiful look at the Siena Palio.
How a chef celebrates spring in Tuscany.
Off the beaten path tips near Florence.
Leonardo DaVinci’s notebooks are now online.
The Grand Canal in Venice was shut down yesterday to draw attention to the cities environmental challenges.
An extraordinary opportunity at the Duomo in Siena.
A fantastic guide to Rome, featuring some of our favorite places and people (and us)
Take a look at this slideshow of the top 10 foods you will find in Tuscany.
Rome has layers, like an onion.
Italy’s wine, now in the spotlight.
Last week Florence was all about food.
Did you know that city of Pisa celebrates the new year in March?
Finding your way in Florence can be confusing. This video will help with the sometimes very confusing street numbers.
Some of the best attractions in Rome right now.
Making Brunello in Tuscany.
Mount Etna in Sicily has been active recently.
From the archives – Some of Venice’s most beautiful jewelry
A Movie Lover’s Guide to Tuscany.
As we wait for the Papal Conclave – Portraits of the popes as young men.
Take in these mesmerizing images of domes in Italy.
Click away with this virtual tour of the famous sites in Pisa.
A new room at the Uffizi Gallery In Florence.
Healthy and delicious, these tiny lentils from the Umbrian countryside are some of the worlds best
In Florence, Ghiberti’s Doors of Paradise have been recently restored.
Looking for something new to study? There is a new university near Bologna dedicated to the craft of Gelato making.
An interactive map of the tuscan mountain range to plan for an Italian hiking, walking, skiing journey.
Overwhelmed by an Italian wine list? This extensive resource should help.
It will be Carnival time in Venice soon. Tale a look at the official website and then have Italy Hotline help you plan a magical Venetian experience.