Northern Italy offers an exceptional blend of culture, cuisine and scenic beauty—perfect for travelers seeking both iconic experiences and hidden gems. From the sophistication of Milan to the staggering beauty of the Dolomites and rich culinary traditions, this journey showcases the all the beauty of Italy in one incredible region.

Milano | Fashion and Art

Duomo di Milano

Construction on the city's lavish cathedral began in 1386 and wasn't completed until 1965 thanks to a mix of changing architects, war, politics and changing architectural styles.

The Secrets Of A Well-Fitting Italian Suit

Italy’s illustrious, family-run tailoring house Sartoria A Caraceni, in Milan, is known for making some of the world’s most beautiful jackets and trousers. Visit the tailoring house for a masterclass in their cutting techniques from Carlo Andreacchio and his son Massimiliano Andreacchio Caraceni.

Great Art Explained | The Last Supper

Milan, 1494: Everyone who met Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) described him as a genius. Yet, he was now 42 years old in an era when life expectancy was 40 and he still hadn’t produced anything that would be considered a masterpiece by his contemporaries. Many of his works were unfinished or in private collections; there were no great public works that people could see. Then, he was asked to paint a wall.

Cortina d'Ampezzo | Mountain History

Cortina

The mountain town was also a base for Olympic events during the 1926 Games.

The Pocol War Cemetery

Known in Italian as Sacrario Militare di Pocol, this cemetery and memorial in the town of Pocol, just outside Cortina, honors the thousands of Italian and Austrian soldiers who died in battles in the Dolomites during WWI.

Mountain Warfare On The Italian Front

The Dolomite mountains made for one of the most brutal and unforgiving battlefields of WWI (1914-1918), and the soldiers who fought here were tougher and more resilient than most. The Italian, Austro-Hungarian and German soldiers who fought in the Dolomites waged different versions of mountain warfare, but both were subject to the harsh conditions of the peaks.

Verona | Romance and Architecture

The northern Italian city is famous for its Roman architecture and the two star-crossed lovers of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Inside Verona | The Arena

An excellent introduction to the history and distinctive features of this 1st century Roman amphitheatre, the city's most famous living monument.

Northern Italy | Flavorful Adventure

90yr old Augusta makes an easy cheesy pasta

This "Pasta Granny" lives in Italy's Fiemme Valley (near Bolzano), where menudoli is a local specialty. Made with local Puzzone di Moena cheese, which is know for its strong, salty flavor, this is regional cooking at its best.

The Miracle of Alto Adige

In this beautifully shot documentary, wine critic and journalist James Suckling profiles the passionate and persistent wine producers of Alto Adige, one of the most challenging places to grow grapes in the world. He unveils the stories behind the wines at Alto Adige, from the ardent winemakers working on the steepest slopes to the unique characteristics that this extreme terroir has to offer.

Marvels of Northern Italy

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