Italy travel news
What is happening in Italy that changes your trip: strikes, tickets, openings and seasons, with a traveler's angle.
Rome's Trevi Fountain Now Charges Non-Residents About 2 EUR
Rome now charges non-residents around 2 EUR to access the Trevi Fountain and other landmarks. What the new fee changes for your trip.
Read more →Italy Strikes in October 2026: easyJet Flights on 16 October and La Scala's Faust Premiere
easyJet crew strike across Italy on 16 October 2026 and La Scala workers vote to strike over the 20 October Faust premiere in Milan. What travellers should
Read more →Milan Photography in October 2026: Martin Parr and Archivi Aperti Overlap
Martin Parr opens at Spazio Varesina 204 on 15 October and Archivi Aperti runs 17-25 October 2026. Two Milan photo shows, one city trip.
Read more →Rome Film Fest 2026: Dates, Films and What to Book
The Festa del Cinema di Roma runs October 13-25, 2026, with 18 films in competition from 55 countries. What to book, and the 2027 trend behind it.
Read more →Keith Haring in Rome: Museum Show, Plus Cocktails Until Spring
Rome's Keith Haring show at Museo di Roma comes with a cocktail list at the Cielo Bar terrace, open to non-guests until April. Here's how to plan it.
Read more →Fake Passports Stopped at Bologna Airport: What Border Checks Mean for Your Trip
Border police at Bologna's Marconi Airport stopped a couple with fake passports. What the case means for document checks on your next Italy departure.
Read more →Florence Autumn 2026: Nine Film Festivals, and Giotto's Bell Tower Under Repair
Florence's 50 Giorni di Cinema returns with nine film festivals, while Giotto's Bell Tower begins a five-year restoration. What to check before you go.
Read more →FAI Autumn Days 2026: 700+ Historic Sites Open Across Italy on 10-11 October
FAI Autumn Days 2026 open 700+ sites across Italy on 10-11 October. Rome's Via dei Fori Imperiali walk is due by 2027. Plan around queues and detours.
Read more →Florence-Pisa Trains Suspended October 9-11: Plan Around It
Florence-Pisa rail services between Empoli and Pisa are suspended October 9-11, 2026. Check trains early and use the time for Florence art.
Read more →Italy Strike Today and Free State Museums on Sunday 4 October
Italy's 2 October strike limits rail disruption to three hours, state museums are free on Sunday 4 October, and Trenitalia changes season tickets in
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