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The spectacular peaks of Italy’s Dolomites.

One of the world’s best hikes is no walk in the park

It’s one of the most popular hikes in Europe, with comfortable cabins and three-course meals, but it’s also a physical and mental test.

  • Rachel Clun

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Tiramisu – the original Italian pick-me-up.

The awkward truth behind this favourite Italian dessert

While it’s on venerated lists of traditional sweet treats, tiramisu has a more recent and, some say, a more spicy past.

  • Ben Groundwater
Taking the regional service involves changing trains twice.

Can a cheap, public service be as good as a tourist train? I tested both

Switzerland’s Bernina Express tourist train and its panoramic carriages are well known, but few realise there’s a cheaper regional service on the same route.

  • Shaney Hudson
Only smaller ships are allowed so near the floating city.

Port guide: Venice, Italy

This floating city is packed with churches, palaces and art. Although overcrowded and maddening, it’s impossible not to fall under Venice’s spell.

  • Brian Johnston
The interiors of La Dolce Vita Express evoke the glamour of Federico Fellini’s films.

On board the world’s most luxurious new train

A single night on board starts at $5480 per person, but Italy’s first luxury train has no shortage of bookings.

  • Anthony Lambert
Roma… not a bench or a public toilet to be found.

I said Italy was overcrowded and overpriced. Then I went back

Last year I wrote that I was done with overrated Italy. But then I went back and gave it another go.

  • Brian Johnston
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A cable car carrying tourists south of Naples crashed after the cable snapped, killing at least four people in Castellamare di Stabia.

‘Unimaginable tragedy’: Four killed as cable car plunges to ground and breaks apart in Italy

The cable car fell, rolled down a mountainside and broke apart on Monte Faito, south of Naples, Italian officials said.

  • Elisabetta Povoledo
Lara and Massimo Bottura outside their boutique countryside hotel, Casa Maria Luigia in Modena.

Twelve incredible Italian food experiences for every season

Every region tells its story through vibrant flavours, long-held traditions and unforgettable experiences.

  • Maria Pasquale
An Indigenous man stands next to a large earth balloon during the march coined: “We are the answer” in Brasilia.
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World of photos, April 12, 2025

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors.

Gorizia, Italy

Separated for decades, these reunited towns are now the talk of Europe

The Gorizia Wall was erected in 1947 – 14 years before the Berlin Wall was built – and stood for 57 years.

  • Justine Costigan

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