As summer approaches, Riviera Travel has released a round-up of hidden gem destinations across Europe that promise history, charm, and breathtaking scenery without the crowds of tourists. From the...
Think Italian cuisine, and one dish springs immediately into focus: the popular, irreplaceable Spaghetti Bolognese—a dish that never actually existed. Ragù alla Bolognese, or simply Bolognese...
Emmanuel Macron has been accused of trying to "choose the next pope", with right-wing newspapers in Italy alleging the French president is attempting to manoeuvre behind the scenes ahead of the...
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says1 day agoThomas MackintoshBBC News, LondonGetty ImagesCardinals will meet next month in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, the Vatican...
Images of Pope Francis's tomb released1 day agoAleks PhillipsBBC NewsReutersImages of Pope Francis's tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released.A single white rose was...
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says6 hours agoThomas MackintoshBBC News, LondonGetty ImagesCardinals will meet next month in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, the...
Images of Pope Francis's tomb released9 hours agoAleks PhillipsBBC NewsReutersImages of Pope Francis's tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released.A single white rose was...
Images of Pope Francis' tomb released1 hour agoAleks PhillipsBBC NewsReutersImages of Pope Francis' tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released.A single, white rose was...
World bids farewell to Pope who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'23 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReporting fromRomePope Francis has been buried in Rome after a funeral ceremony and...
Pope Francis is to be buried with a touching obituary in which he is described as a "simple and loved shepard". The funeral took place in front of huge crowds at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican...
If you're planning on heading to Venice for the Easter holidays or during the summer, you'll want to know about this one new fee that's coming into effect no later than this week. The access fee for...
King and Queen leave Italy after state visit 37 minutes agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentReporting fromRavennaPA MediaKing Charles and Queen Camilla have left Italy after a four-day state visit,...
King Charles and Queen Camilla are gearing up for the final day of their State Visit to Italy today, with the couple shortly heading to Ravenna in the north. Today's engagements will celebrate...
Verona may often be overlooked in favour of Italy’s larger metropolises like Rome, Florence and Venice, which makes it a gem for travellers seeking a more authentic, intimate Italian experience....
King Charles and Queen Camilla soaked up the stunning views of Rome’s iconic Colosseum this afternoon, hours after their Italian hosts rolled out the red carpet to officially mark their arrival....
For the many tourists desperate to explore the gems of Italy, there is no better place to visit than Venice and its stunning canals and architecture. But as more and more make the same choice, the...
An adventurous traveller has opened up about his incredible 'extreme day trip' to Venice, which came in at less than the cost of a one-way train fare to London.Kevin Gill, a 43 year old from Runcorn,...
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the beautiful Italian city Ravenna to mark 80 years since its liberation from Nazi occupation. Ravenna is about 75 miles south of Venice and can be...
The picturesque Italian city of Lecce is known as the 'Florence of the South' thanks to its stunning and sophisticated Baroque architecture. Located in the south of the country, it boasts many...
Just a 10-minute drive from Snowdonia National Park is the beautiful village of Portmeirion in north Wales. Designed by Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis in the early 20th century, the...