Ever dream of really getting away from it all? The Italians have long known how to do it. For centuries this has been a land of hermits and religious retreats — and Italy is still full of secluded ...

Holly Lueders and Venetia Sacret Young turned a 16th-century monastery into an elegant mansion. The 26-acre property had been abandoned for decades before the duo bought it in 2006. The home, which ...

Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy, located in the central-western portion of the Italian peninsula. It is known for its rich history, culture, and stunning architecture. Rome was founded ...