[1] It is a popular place visited by hikers coming from the nearby hiking trails and Eperjes mountains.

[4][5] On Thursday 22nd March 1945, Soviet troops advancing from Felsőpere arrived in the village late at night.

The soldiers opened fire on homes while civilians hid in cellars and attics to avoid injury.

[10] Olaszfalu take pride in preserving numerous religious practices such as Easter noisemaking (instead of church bell ringing), meat blessings, Holy Saturday processions, Nativity plays, and an annual feast in honour of the Village's patron saint.

[19][20] Olaszfalu is a popular place for tourists to visit because of the nearby mountains and forest along with its notoriety as a cultural hotspot in the region.

The 16th century church ruins on the outskirts of the town provide rich and interesting religious history.

The village also encompasses Alsóperei Nádasdy Botanical gardens which is a protected area reserved for nature appreciation and recreational hunting.