However, cruises on the Po River, Italy's longest river ... Nearby is Burano, or the 'Island of Lace,' known for its colorful houses painted brightly to help fishermen identify their homes ...

leaving 13 people dead and forcing thousands from their homes after six months' rainfall fell in a day and a half. More bodies were found on Thursday after almost every river flooded between ...

Renovating a house in Italy, it must be said, is not without its challenges – especially when it comes to taking advantage of the generous tax breaks offered for restoring properties in rural areas.