Spectre of calcio is always there.
Nestled at the foot of the Alps, and capital of the Piedmont region, Turin has a lot to shout about. And football tourism here is huge.
From the outside, Da Angelino in Turin looks a lot like other restaurants in the city. Yet inside is sprinkled with stardust.
The Mole Antonelliana, the building the Derby della Mole takes its name from, houses Italy's National Cinema Museum.
Fans will argue that Torino's real home is in Via Filadelfia in the Lingotto district. And it is here that you will find the Sweet Cafe.
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I can still feel the rush of adrenaline bubbling in my chest when I stepped into the roaring belly of the San Siro for the first time.
The South African tells Destination Calcio about rubbing shoulders with his heroes and what made him fall in love with Italy.
Jonathan Civitella supports Como. In My Town, My Team, he tells us what made him fall in love with the place and its football team.
L’Ora Della Pasta is not one of the glossy lakefront spots that trade on the view; it is smaller, simpler and infinitely more real.
We get a local take on what's hot in Cremona - where to eat and drink, sights to see and handy hints that might not be in the tourist guides.
Nowhere is nostalgia more dominant than in the beautiful game and here we go back to the golden age of Serie A.
As Josh Doig clinched promotion back to Serie A with Sassuolo, his dad Tommy gave Destination Calcio the insight into his Italian journey.
We caught up with Palermo's Finnish striker Joel Pohjanpalo at the Serie B club's training ground. And he had plenty to say.
The international break is in full swing so what better time to get into the important business of ranking the kits gracing the Italian top flight in 2025-26.
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Fourteen bars have joined the Cheers4Como scheme where fans can claim a drink on the house every team Cesc Fabregas' team take three points.
The main draw is the rich and diverse drinks menu which offers a constantly rotating selection of beers on tap.
Located a stone's throw away from the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Bar Pino is the go-to place for Como fans on matchdays.
Long queues after midnight in Italy are usually the domain of bars and clubs. In Como, you can add foccaceria to that exclusive list.
Located down a quiet street in via Borgo Vico, away from the hustle and bustle around the lake, Figli dei Fiori has two restaurants catering to both ends of Italian hospitality.
We will make sure you don't go thirsty on your trip to the Eternal City.
We get a local take on what's hot in Bari - where to eat and drink, sights to see and handy hints that might not be in the tourist guides.
This city punches above its weight in terms of contribution to the modern world. Think Pavarotti, Ferrari and, of course, balsamic vinegar.
Inherent in the culture is a daily structure formed around mini traditions and habits that knit together the fabric of Italian life.
With the ski season just around the corner Italy is braced for another avalanche of tourists and many will be heading for Turin. Here's our guide.
Jonathan Civitella supports Como. In My Town, My Team, he tells us what made him fall in love with the place and its football team.
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