Blessed with luscious green hills, untouched medieval villages, a unique heritage and stunning beaches along the Adriatic coast, Le Marche is surprisingly one of the least visited regions in Italy. Known for its Blue Flag beaches, pecorino cheese and bordering…
The art of shoemaking in Italy originated with local artisans hundreds of years ago. As was the case with many artisans, those crafting shoes became experts in their field, handing down skills and techniques through the ages. In the late…
Breath-taking, picture-perfect, captivating, enchanting, …. all adjectives that have been used in an attempt to describe the beauty of Sorrento. It is no surprise that Sorrento was a favoured destination for the 18th century Grand Tour, and travellers from around…
Apulia which forms the heel of south-eastern Italy, is famous for Ostuni, Bari and it’s Trulli – the domed dwellings constructed from stone in Alberobello, a designated UNESCO world heritage site. The Apulia region is blessed with incredible sea-food, the…
Where it all began… What happens when two Italian travel professionals, with over 40 years of combined industry experience, and a passion for the preservation of creative heritage join forces? Meet Federica Baggiani, founder of Studiainitalia and Laura Notarbartolo, founder…
For many 2021 has been a year of reflection. Looking back on the past couple of years has given many of us pause for thought. Whether it’s our health, the health of others, or the health of our planet –…
As 2021 draws to a close, many traditions will be followed in marking the end of the year and the beginning of the new. In Italy, festivities during this period are often celebrated with a glass or two of Franciacorta…
Embroidery, the craft of embellishing cloth with decorative stitches has been a popular artistic craft practised throughout the ages. Some of the earliest evidence of this dates back to 5th Century China. Similarly early works of embroidery have been discovered…
Even if you were living under a rock (more of those later), you would have heard about the much-anticipated James Bond Film, No Time to Die being released this month. 007 fans will no doubt have noticed 2019's European Capital…
As the summer draws to a close, artists in the business of wine-making look towards the harvest and all of its associated traditions. At Creative Italy we thought it only fair we lead you by the nose in the right…