Italy in winter: Where to go and how to spend the best holidays.
This collection highlights Italy's diverse winter offerings, from the snowy peaks of the Alps and Dolomites to the charming historic cities and coastal regions. It showcases opportunities for skiing, cultural exploration without crowds, enjoying festive markets, and indulging in hearty winter cuisine.
San Gregorio Armeno
A famous street in Naples renowned for its artisan workshops specializing in nativity scene figures.
Monroc hotel
A hotel located in Trentino, offering wellness centers and proximity to ski slopes for a relaxing winter retreat.
Colosseum
An iconic ancient Roman amphitheater, a must-visit historical landmark in the heart of Rome.
La Fenice Opera House
Venice's historic opera house, known for its stunning architecture and cultural performances.
Rialto Bridge
An iconic bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, offering stunning views and bustling with activity.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
A modern art museum in Venice, showcasing a significant collection of 20th-century European and American art.
Duomo
The Florence Cathedral, a magnificent Renaissance masterpiece with an iconic dome offering breathtaking city views.
Uffizi Gallery
A premier art gallery in Florence, home to an extensive collection of Renaissance art, including works by Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci.
Ponte Vecchio
A medieval stone bridge in Florence famous for the shops built along it, now primarily housing jewelers.
Santa Croce Church
A historic church in Florence known as the 'Temple of the Italian Glories' due to the tombs of famous Italians buried within.
Piazza Santa Maria Novella
A beautiful square in Florence, often hosting festive Christmas markets.
Castel Sant’Angelo
A towering cylindrical fortress in Rome, originally Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum, later a papal fortress and prison.
Mount Vesuvius
A famous volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples, known for its eruption that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Etna Volcano
Europe's most active volcano, located in Sicily, offering dramatic volcanic landscapes and trekking opportunities.
Alps
A major mountain range stretching across several European countries, renowned for its natural beauty and winter sports.
Piedmont
A northwestern Italian region known for its world-class wines, gourmet food, and stunning Alpine scenery.
Grand Canal
The principal waterway of Venice, lined with magnificent palaces and bustling with water traffic.
Cento
A town in the Emilia-Romagna region that hosts a well-known Carnival celebration with colorful floats.
Ivrea
A town in Piedmont known for its unique Carnival celebration, highlighted by the 'Battle of the Oranges'.
Spello
A picturesque medieval village in Umbria, known for its well-preserved architecture and vibrant floral displays.
Bevagna
A small Umbrian town that retains much of its medieval character, including ancient workshops and traditions.
Spoleto
An ancient town in Umbria, notable for its Roman aqueduct, medieval castle, and the renowned 'Festival dei Due Mondi'.
Amalfi Coast
A breathtaking stretch of coastline in Southern Italy, famed for its dramatic cliffs, charming villages, and azure waters.
Tuscan Hills
The iconic rolling landscape of Tuscany, characterized by vineyards, olive groves, and cypress-lined roads.
Piazza del Plebiscito
Naples' largest public square, a vast open space often hosting major public events and celebrations.
Piazzale Michelangelo
A famous square in Florence offering the most iconic panoramic viewpoint of the city and the Arno River.
Piazza Duomo
The main public square of Milan, home to the magnificent Duomo cathedral and often hosting festive events.
Circo Massimo
An ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium, now a large public park in Rome that hosts major events.
Piazza San Marco
The principal public square of Venice, renowned for its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
Bologna
A historic university city in Emilia-Romagna, known for its medieval towers, extensive porticoes, and renowned cuisine.
Padua
A historic city in the Veneto region, rich in art and architectural wonders, notably the Scrovegni Chapel.
Matera
A city in Southern Italy famous for its ancient cave dwellings, the 'Sassi di Matera', a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Turin
A northern Italian city, once a royal capital, celebrated for its elegant architecture, museums, and chocolate.
Orvieto
A dramatic hill town in Umbria, famous for its stunning Duomo and hosting the 'Umbria Jazz Winter' festival.
Monte Rosa
A massif in the eastern Monte Rosa Alps, part of the Via Lattea ski area, known for its scenic trails.
Cerreto Laghi
A family-friendly ski resort located in the Apennine Mountains, offering accessible slopes for winter sports.
Mont Blanc
The highest mountain in the Alps, straddling the French-Italian border, offering premier skiing and mountaineering.
Piazza dei Signori
A beautiful square in Venice, historically a center of political power, now known for its festive Christmas market.
Vatican City
An independent city-state and the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, containing St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums.
Palazzo del Ghiaccio
A historic venue in Milan that serves as an ice skating rink during the winter season.
Castello Sforzesco
A large medieval fortress in Milan, housing several museums and often hosting markets and events.
Quadrilatero d’Oro
Milan's renowned luxury shopping district, featuring flagship stores of the world's most famous fashion designers.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
An elegant 19th-century shopping arcade in Milan, known for its stunning architecture and high-end shops.
La Scala
Milan's legendary opera house, considered one of the world's premier venues for opera and ballet.
Alberobello
A town in Puglia famous for its unique 'trulli' houses, conical-roofed structures that create a fairy-tale landscape.
Locorotondo
A picturesque hilltop village in Puglia, characterized by its circular historic center and whitewashed buildings.
Polignano a Mare
A dramatic coastal town in Puglia, perched on limestone cliffs above the Adriatic Sea, known for its beautiful beaches.
Ostuni
A beautiful 'white city' in Puglia, characterized by its whitewashed historic center perched on a hill.
Scala Dei Turchi
A spectacular natural white cliff formation on the coast of Sicily, offering breathtaking views and a unique landscape.
Perugia
The capital of Umbria, known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and association with chocolate.
Juliet's balcony
A famous balcony in Verona, associated with Shakespeare's Juliet, attracting visitors seeking romance.
Lake Como
A beautiful glacial lake in Northern Italy, famous for its dramatic scenery, elegant villas, and charming towns.
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake, offering a variety of landscapes, water sports, and charming lakeside towns.
Lake Maggiore
A large glacial lake situated between Italy and Switzerland, famous for its picturesque islands and botanical gardens.
Trenitalia
The primary national railway operator in Italy, offering extensive high-speed and regional train services.
Italo
A private high-speed train operator in Italy, providing an alternative to Trenitalia for intercity travel.
Alitalia
Italy's former national airline, offering domestic and international flights across its network.
easyJet
A prominent European low-cost airline offering many flight connections within Italy and to international destinations.
Averna
A well-known Sicilian amaro, a bittersweet herbal liqueur typically enjoyed after meals.
Montenegro
A popular Italian amaro known for its balanced herbal and citrus notes, often enjoyed as a digestif.
Nonino
A Friulian producer famous for its high-quality grappas and other spirits, including a distinctive amaro.