Rimini's Domus del Chirurgo (House of the Surgeon) has finally opened
after 17 years of excavation. Visitors can see the rooms where a surgeon living
in Roman times (thought to be Greek due to inscriptions) lived, welcomed patients
and operated.
The Dream Interview: Pauline Frommer’s Italy
The daughter of guidebook king Arthur Frommer, Pauline Frommer, has launched her own guidebook series including, Pauline Frommer's Italy. Read on for details.
Pauline Frommer’s Italy Picks
Thinking about touring Italy this summer? This guidebook author shares expert advice on where to eat, shop, stay and more in Rome, Milan, Bologna, Deruta and San Gimignano.
New Italy Hotels on the Horizon
There are a number of new Italy hotels poised to open in Florence, Venice, Rome, Capri and Rimini. Get the scoop on these new Italian hotels.
Osteria La Francescana Named as One of the World’s Best Restaurants
The proof of the sophistication of the town of Modena is Osteria La
Francescana and chef/owner Massimo Bottura. In 2012, the osteria was named as one of the world's best restaurants.
A Food Lover’s Tour of Modena Italy Starts with Balsamico
I am in Modena, of course, renowned for traditionally made balsamic vinegar. At the epicenter of Emilia-Romagna, Modena lies between Bologna and Parma on the Via Emilia, the road that has cut a north-south swath through Italy since Roman times.
Only the Best for Academia Barilla in Parma
The dream child of the brothers behind Italy's most famous pasta, Academia Barilla is a cooking school in Parma for professionals and amateurs alike. Read on for details on this not-to-miss experience.
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!
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...
Reggio Emilia Requires Pet Pampering
Learn about the city where as a result of
recent legislation, pets are now protected
and pampered like no place else.