spring
'Do the super bridge': Why Italy is on its longest Easter holiday ever
Italy has just begun its longest spring break ever. Here's how you too can do the 'super ponte'.
17 of the most beautiful parks and gardens in Italy
Spring has sprung, and all over Italy that means parks and gardens are coming alive with colour. Here are 17 that are well worth a visit, including some old favourites and a few lesser-explored gems.
Six springtime foods you simply have to taste in Rome
From fresh fruits to Easter cakes, the onset of spring in Rome is a gourmand’s delight. The Local speaks to resident foodie Katie Parla about the unmissable taste of spring in the Italian capital.
Six unmistakable signs that spring has arrived in Italy
March 20th was officially the first day of spring - but what does the new season typically bring to Italy? Expect to see delicious food at your local market, foreigners shedding layers of clothing while Italians merely reach for their sunglasses, and a healthy dose of quirky local festivals. Here are six tell-tale signs of an Italian spring.
These five Italian cities hit record high temperatures in April
It's been a very warm April across much of Italy, with some parts of the country experiencing record temperatures.
13 pictures that show just how beautiful Italy is in the spring
Spring has arrived, the country is in bloom and the crowds of tourists haven't yet arrived: now is the perfect time to explore Italy. These 13 snapshots will show why nowhere else looks better in the springtime.