Monumenti Aperti 2026: Italy’s nationwide festival to rediscover hidden heritage Autumn brings a wonderful cultural invitation for travellers and culture lovers: Monumenti Aperti 2026 returns, offering an extraordinary opportunity to discover Italy’s lesser‑known treasures. From 19 September, twenty regions, eighty‑five towns and around eight hundred monuments will open their doors, many normally closed to the …
Venice’s Museo Correr is being reborn: 1,000m² reopened and a stunning rooftop terrace arrives in 2027
Venice’s Museo Correr unveils major makeover: over 1,000 m² returned to the public and reopening set for Autumn 2027 Big news for culture lovers and travellers: Museo Correr in Venice is undergoing a significant transformation designed to make it more of a true “museum of the city.” The first phase of this ambitious renovation will …
Italy’s Summer Reading Shock: Female Authors Dominate the Top 10 — 5 Must‑Read Picks for Your Beach Bag
Italy’s reading habits this first half of 2026 tell a clear story: women writers are leading the bestseller charts, and their books are exactly the kind of escapes readers want for summer. The rankings compiled by Niq BookDat and highlighted in the cultural supplement show an impressive dominance of Italian female authors across genres—from sweeping …
Temptation Island 2026 premieres tonight — meet the 7 couples on the verge of collapse and the 26 singles ready to tear them apart
Temptation Island 2026 kicks off tonight: everything you need to know about the seven couples and 26 singles The countdown is over. Tonight, the much‑anticipated summer reality show Temptation Island returns, promising three weeks of high drama, emotional confrontations and plenty of heartbreak. The new edition launches at 21:20 from the Calalandrusa Beach Resort in …
TIM Battiti Live 2026 line‑up revealed — 60+ stars performing in Trani this June (how to get tickets and attend for free)
Summer music season is upon us and TIM Battiti Live 2026 is set to bring the party back to Italian TV this year — with recordings happening in the picturesque seaside town of Trani and a stacked lineup that’s sure to satisfy every musical taste. If you’re planning a summer getaway or simply love discovering …
Drake Backs a £100M Makeover: Venice FC’s New Female President Plans to Turn Football into Luxury Lifestyle Entertainment
Francesca Bodie steps in as Venezia president — here’s what this means for fashion‑minded football fans The appointment of Francesca Bodie as president of Venezia FC is a headline that resonates far beyond the pitch. It’s not just the historic fact that she’s the first woman to hold this role in the club’s long history …
Prada 2 smashes the May Day box office: discover why everyone’s flocking to the cinemas this weekend
May Day weekend box office bliss — the long weekend has delivered a welcome boost to Italian cinemas, and one title is leading the charge: Prada 2 has stormed into the public’s affections and pushed the holiday takings to a record €17.57 million. For readers who adore films, fashion and feel‑good cultural moments, this is …
15 spring wines that will instantly upgrade your picnic — the #7 is a total game‑changer
Spring calls for lightness, sunshine and a reason to raise a glass — and this season’s selection of wines offers exactly that. From crisp pétillants for aperitivo to elegant whites and structured reds that stand up to heartier spring fare, we’ve curated 15 bottles to celebrate longer days and outdoor meals. Each one brings a …
6 unforgettable spring trips to book now — the #4 secret escape everyone will want this year
Spring is the perfect time to shake off winter blues and book a trip that feels both restorative and inspiring. This season, iO Donna has curated six very different itineraries — from the Arctic hush of Lapland to the sun‑drenched shores of southern Italy, with desert dunes, ancient cities and slow‑travel escapes in between. Whether …
Married at First Sight Italy 2026: Meet the 6 singles chosen by the experts — who will say “I do”?
“Married at First Sight” Italy is back for 2026, and the new lineup already has everyone talking. The cult reality format — three couples of strangers marrying at the altar after selection by a team of experts — returns with fresh faces and one notable change to the expert panel: psychologist Giulia Davanzante steps in …