


MYSTERY SOLVED: Why Venice's Grand Canal turned green
It turns out neither environmental activists nor a Marvel supervillain were behind the famous Italian waterway's neon green transformation.

Tuscany or Basilicata? How Italy's international property market is changing
From typical budgets to preferred locations and property types, Silvia Marchetti looks at how the profile of the average foreign buyer looking for a slice of Italian life has changed over the years.

Six 'secret' places in Milan you need to visit
From the Duomo to the Castello Sforzesco, Milan’s most popular sights are in no way safe from overcrowding, especially during the warm season. Here are six of the northern city’s best hidden attractions to escape the tourist crush.