WANDERLIST Italy’s Marche: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
Marche is a region tucked away in central Italy, known for its history, landscapes, and…
Marche is a region tucked away in central Italy, known for its history, landscapes, and…
“Il Postino” (1994) – While the majority of the film is set in Italy’s southern…
“The Leopard” (Il Gattopardo) by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa – While not exclusively set in…
Located between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains, Molise is a region in southern…
“Non ci resta che il crimine” (2019) – This Italian comedy film takes place in…
“Christ Stopped at Eboli” (1945) by Carlo Levi – Although not entirely set in Molise,…
Located in the beautiful northern region of Italy, Piedmont invites visitors to explore its landscapes,…
“The Italian Job” (1969): While not entirely set in Piedmont, this classic heist movie features…
“The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco: Although not entirely set in Piedmont, parts…
Locatedion the heel of Italy, Puglia captivates visitors with its landscapes, history, whitewashed scenic villages,…
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999): This psychological thriller starring Matt Damon showcases the coastal beauty…
“The House by the Medlar Tree” by Giovanni Verga: This classic Italian novel tells the…
Located in the Mediterranean Sea below Corsica and above Sicily, Sardinia is a island offering…
“The Wind Cannot Read” (1958): This English war drama follows the love story between an…
“The Wanderer” by Alain-Fournier: This classic French novel follows the protagonist’s search for love and…
Sicily, the jewel of the Mediterranean is located just off the “boot” of Italy, this…
The Godfather (1972): Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic crime saga, partly set in the Corleone family’s…
“Among Women Only” by Cesare Pavese – This novel explores the lives of women in…
Located in the heart of the Italian Alps, Trentino-Alto Adige is a region of unparalleled…
“The Great War” (La grande guerra, 1959): This Italian classic, directed by Mario Monicelli, follows…
“Mirror, Shoulder, Signal” by Dorthe Nors: This novel, set partly in Trentino-Alto Adige, follows a…
Located in the heart of Italy, Tuscany is a region that embodies the essence of…
Florence, the jewel of Tuscany, is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and…
“Under the Tuscan Sun” (2003): This romantic comedy-drama follows the story of an American writer…
“Under the Tuscan Sun” by Frances Mayes: This memoir tells the story of Mayes’ restoration…
Umbria often flies under the radar, overshadowed by its more famous neighbour, Tuscany. However, this…
The English Patient (1996): While not entirely set in Umbria, parts of this Academy Award-winning…
“The Decameron” by Giovanni Boccaccio: While this collection of novellas primarily takes place in Florence,…
Located in the heart of the Italian Alps, Valle d’Aosta is a region known for…
The Name of the Rose” (1986) – Though not exclusively set in Valle d’Aosta, parts…
“The Sense of an Ending” by Julian Barnes – While not entirely set in Valle…
Located in the northeastern corner of Italy, Veneto is a region brimming with rich cultural…
Welcome to Veneto, an enchanting region in northeastern Italy that extends far beyond the iconic…
Welcome to Venice, the floating city of romance and timeless beauty. With its grand canals,…
“Don’t Look Now” (1973) – A psychological thriller directed by Nicolas Roeg, starring Donald Sutherland…
“Death in Venice” by Thomas Mann: This novella tells the story of Gustav von Aschenbach,…
“Romeo and Juliet” (1968) – Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this classic adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy…
“The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa: Although not entirely set in Veneto, parts of…
Located in Portugal between Lisbon and the Algarve, Alentejo is a region that showcases the…
“Night Train to Lisbon” (2013): This drama film follows a Swiss professor who travels to…