Haven't yet walked the picturesque cobble stoned streets of Trastevere, Rome? Traditional Roman fare and International restaurants abound in this hip and historic Roman quartiere (neighborhood). Take a look at our guide to the best places.
The Passion of Matera: Exploring the Sassi of Basilicata
Heading over to Basilicata? Visit the famous sassi of Matera and find out why Mel Gibson chose this unusual city in Basilicata to recreate ancient Jerusalem for the movie The Passion of Christ.
A New Kind of Cooking School
At the new University of
Gastronomic Sciences, or
Università di Scienze Gastronomiche,
in Italy, students learn the science of food. To learn more yourself, read on...
Addition to Parma’s Tasteful Museums
If art museums just aren't doing it for you anymore, head over to Parma to explore the museum of Prosciutto, the museum of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and the museum of tomatoes!
Rome, the Television Series
Come next year, Italy will be just a button- click away. Bring ancient Rome into your home every week with HBO and BBC's series "Rome."
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With no-frills airlines popping up all over Europe, it's hard to keep up. This Web site lists budget flights to and from 31 Italian airports.