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Italy today
Today's digest: Orange weather alert in five regions, Frattamaggiore and a transport strike in Milan
Today is the feast of Saint Antioco of Sulcis, patron saint of 3 municipalities: Ozieri, Palmas Arborea and Ulassai.
Today is the feast of Saint Brizio of Tours, patron saint of 3 municipalities: Calimera, Cossogno and Avise.
Festivals and fairs in November
- Festa di San Felice (Feast of St Felix)Nola · 15 November
- Festa di San ColombanoBobbio · 23 November
- San Clemente I papaPellezzano · 23 November
- Focarazza di Santa Caterina (St Catherine's bonfire)Roccalbegna · 24 November
- Festa di Santa CaterinaNovi Ligure · 25 November
- Novene dell'Immacolata e di NatalePagani · 29 November to 7 December
- Festa di Sant'Andrea (Feast of St Andrew)Vinci · 30 November
- Sant'Andrea (St Andrew)Ulà Tirso · 30 November
Escapes for this season
Rome
The Colosseum, the Vatican and two thousand years of history
TuscanyFlorence
Uffizi, the Duomo and Michelangelo's David
VenetoVenice
Canals, St Mark's Square and the lagoon islands
Amalfi CoastPositano
Pastel houses tumbling to the sea
Cinque TerreVernazza
The jewel of the Cinque Terre
Lake ComoBellagio
The pearl of Lake Como
DolomitesCortina d'Ampezzo
The queen of the Dolomites
SicilyTaormina
The Greek theatre facing Etna
SardiniaAlghero
Catalan walls on the sea
PugliaAlberobello
The UNESCO trulli
In the spotlight
Christmas in Italy
Ten pages to live the Italian holidays from 6 December to Epiphany.
SpecialThermal baths in Italy
Ten pages on Italy's hot waters.
ToolHow much does a trip to Italy cost
Work out your budget day by day: hotels, meals, transport and museums, in three spending profiles.
GuideCost of living in Italy
Rents, groceries, bills and salaries city by city, for a month or for good.
GuideCheap flights to Italy
When to book, which airports to choose and how to dodge the airlines' hidden fees.
Where to go this weekend
Ideas for November: three places that suit the season and two guides to plan the trip.
Thermal baths in Italy
Free hot springs, spas and 2026 prices, with three weekends ready to follow.
ExperienceArt cities
Rome, Florence, Venice and the other cities with the most UNESCO sites.
ExperienceFood & wine
Food and wine region by region, from markets to cellars.
ToolHow much does a trip to Italy cost
Work out your budget day by day: hotels, meals, transport and museums.
GuideWhen to go to Italy
When to go to Italy, month by month.
Twenty regions, one Italy
Click on a region to discover its cities, towns and the places you can't miss. Every one of the 7,896 Italian towns has its own page with map, weather and practical information.
When is the best time?
The warmer the colour, the better the month for a classic trip. Spring and early autumn are perfect almost everywhere.
New on the site
The latest town pages enriched with history, sights and traditions.
Selci
added on 13 November 2026
LazioMontebuono
added on 13 November 2026
SardiniaBaradili
added on 13 November 2026
SardiniaPalmas Arborea
added on 13 November 2026
PiedmontCostanzana
added on 13 November 2026
PiedmontLignana
added on 13 November 2026
PiedmontCravagliana
added on 13 November 2026
CampaniaValva
added on 13 November 2026
SardiniaTergu
added on 13 November 2026
CampaniaCastelnuovo Cilento
added on 13 November 2026
LombardyBarbata
added on 13 November 2026
Emilia-RomagnaJolanda di Savoia
added on 13 November 2026
The weather right now
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