Italy
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Italy - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Italy.
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The best new hotels to book nowExplore the best new openings in the world, from the restoration and rebrand of the legendary Hotel Danieli to a tranquil Aman resort on Baja California Sur’s East Cape
By Lindsay Cohn Last updated
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Get up close and personal with icons of Italian design at Nilufar's summery New York residencyWorks by Gabriella Crespi, Carlo Mollino and more congregate to create a design lover's beach scene at New York's Galerie56
By Anna Fixsen Published
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From Venice to Sicily, these are Italy’s most exciting new hotelsItaly’s best new hotels for 2026 include revived palazzi, mountain hideaways, beachside takeovers and grand names entering a new chapter
By Laura May Todd Published
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Architect Carlo Ratti on why the Telepass equals freedom with every beepThe sixth instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify', investigates how the Telepass brought freedom to the motorway
By Carlo Ratti Published
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Architect Carlo Ratti on why the pedalò is the most democratic vessel in the MediterraneanThe fifth instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify,' investigates how the pedalò shows that 'form follows fun'
By Carlo Ratti Published
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‘We all need a little madness’: Mario Cucinella brings a living garden to Palermo’s Festino di Santa RosaliaA towering garden chariot designed by MCA takes centre stage at Palermo's centuries-old Festino di Santa Rosalia – a celebration of life, faith, liberation and belonging
By Ali Morris Published
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Incoming Triennale president Vincenzo Trione outlines the museum’s next four yearsThe president’s newly announced team includes designer Michele de Lucchi, who will lead the Museo del Design Italiano with a focus on craftsmanship
By Laura May Todd Published
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These are the world’s best hotel pools worth planning a trip aroundFrom cliff-edge infinity pools to volcanic lagoons and desert swims, these design-led hotels make the outdoor pool the main event
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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Carlo Ratti on why the Vibram sole is a staple of the Italian summerThe fourth instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify,' investigates how Italy's Vibram sole helped the world find its footing
By Carlo Ratti Published
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Carlo Ratti explores the Italian summer through objects. Next up, the MicrolinoThe second instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify,' investigates Italy's tiniest car, the Microlino
By Carlo Ratti Published
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No Roman holiday is complete without this new guide to the city’s modern architectureModern Rome is the newest publication from Blue Crow Media’s growing collection of architectural city guides and detailed maps. We take a tour
By Jonathan Bell Published
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These were the best collections of Milan Fashion Week Men’s, from Thom Browne to PradaAs menswear month reaches its halfway point, read Wallpaper’s pick of the standouts from the Italian fashion capital
By Jack Moss Published
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This chic bar in Turin reinterprets 1960s office designChrome, stainless steel and bold colour accents define designer Fabio Fantolino’s latest hospitality project, inspired by the golden age of office interiors
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Wallpaper* checks into W Sardinia, a magical stay where vintage nostalgia and folklore meetThe Marriott Bonvoy’s new hotel marks a new chapter for W, venturing away from its party reputation
By Tianna Williams Published
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Carlo Ratti explores the Italian summer through objects. First stop? The mosquito coilThe first instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify,' investigates the humble mosquito coil
By Carlo Ratti Published
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Feel like a guardian of the sea in a restored Italian watchtowerA historic Tuscan castle on the Romito Coast was layered in mystery; now its charm and spirit have been restored by architectural and interior design studio Tono
By Tianna Williams Published
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Check into South Tyrol’s newest design-led mountain retreatArchitect Matteo Thun’s latest project brings 24 new suites and a wellness complex to a 150-year-old retreat framed by the peaks of the Stelvio National Park
By Daven Wu Published
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‘People were not ready’ for Walter Pfeiffer’s photography in the 1970s; now we can’t get enough‘In Good Company’ at Pinacoteca Agnelli in Italy is the photographer’s first large-scale presentation outside his native Switzerland, featuring 100 works from six decades – we meet
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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A joyful Milanese apartment comes alive through colour and shapeIn a refresh by Paolo Frello & Partners, clever use of colour brings the post-war building’s interior into the 21st century
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Venice Architecture Biennale 2027: the ultimate guideIt's never too early to start planning for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027; welcome to our ultimate guide for the what, who and where of the respected biannual festival of the built environment's landmark 20th edition
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Just north of Milan, a hymn to 1970s Italian brutalism is new to the marketMaster of Italian brutalism, Francesco Castiglioni, designed this concrete family villa in Cusano Milanino in the 1970s; now it’s for sale for the first time
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Symbolism, brutalism and honeycomb concrete – the Sanctuary of Monte Grisa has it allThe Sanctuary of Monte Grisa, near Trieste, embodies brutalism's holy trinity: concrete mass, sharp geometries and monumental impact
By Jonathan Glancey Published
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Discover Andrea Branzi through the eyes of his friend, Toyo Ito, at a major new exhibitionBespoke Partnership
Conceived by Branzi’s long-term friend and collaborator, the exhibition at Triennale Milano offers a fluid, personal reading while tracing a career that reshaped contemporary design
By Gavin Hastings Published
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Tired of your neighbours? Rent one of these luxurious villas off the beaten trackThese architectural retreats offer the perfect invitation to unplug and unwind, from a restored Tuscan farmhouse to a Vietnamese residence with its own private beach
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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When in Rome: is this a world-class car show to rival Lake Como’s fashionable Villa d’Este?This April, the classic car community was in the Italian capital to experience the latest addition to the concours circuit, the 2026 Anantara Concorso Roma
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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This metallic, minimalist diner shows a different side to SicilyA Palermo diner by Didea proves that Sicily’s architectural story is far from finished – trading sun-bleached antiquity for stainless steel and red neon
By Anna Solomon Published
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What is Contract? Everything you need to know about Salone 2027’s biggest innovationSalone Contract 2027 was announced earlier this year as one of Salone del Mobile’s major shake-ups under the presidency of Maria Porro; here, we explain everything about the global design fair’s newest project, led by OMA
By Ellie Stathaki Published


