Claudia Baccarini, 114, is Italy’s oldest woman
Claudia Baccarini, originally from Faenza in Emilia-Romagna, is Italy’s oldest woman and is currently the third oldest person in Europe. She breaks record after record yearly while enjoying superb...
View ArticleRestricted access to the Pompeii excavations starting November 15
The policy of limiting entries to Italian historical sites continues. Following the recent decision to restrict access to the Trevi Fountain, Pompeii is also adopting new regulations. Starting November...
View ArticleComo: lake air in a can for only 9.90 Euros
This is the latest idea making waves about Como, one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. From the famous line, “That branch of Lake Como…” (Quel ramo del lago di Como) in Alessandro Manzoni’s I Promessi...
View Article30th anniversary of Eurochocolate Perugia: November 15 – 24
The world’s largest annual chocolate festival returns with great fanfare! For its 30th edition, Eurochocolate will once again embrace Perugia’s historic center and main squares, right in the heart of...
View Article10 Italian Songs Used In Hollywood Films
Italian music has frequently graced the glamorous streets of Hollywood, and although it might not be immediately apparent, Italian songs have often found their place in Hollywood films. I’ve curated a...
View ArticleThe rise and fall of Fragolino, the forbidden red wine
Fragolino is an Italian red wine derived from the dark and purple-skinned Vitis labrusca vine, commonly known as the Isabella grape. The very name “Fragolino” draws inspiration from the Italian word...
View ArticleThanksgiving in Rome, Italy
The Bird’s the Thing Every continent has a form of “thanksgiving:” Africa has Kwanzaa, India has Pongal and China has the August Moon Festival. Even in Italy, when the country still was a...
View Article5 Reasons it’s time Italians embrace Thanksgiving
While doing my doctorate and working in university in the West of Ireland, I got to meet and become very close to many people from the US. We all were part of the same department and soon we didn’t...
View ArticleGladiators for a night: collaboration between Airbnb and the Colosseum
The Colosseum, a universal symbol of Roman history and culture, is about to become the stage for a one-of-a-kind experience. Thanks to an Airbnb initiative, a select few will have the opportunity to...
View ArticleItalians speak with their hands: here’s why
We all know that Italians speak with their hands. Every country has distinct habits and cultural elements that make it unique and, when it comes to Il Belpaese, hand gestures are certainly among...
View ArticleCarbonara
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View Article48% of Italians are tattooed: world record
Tattoos in Italy have gone through several phases: from a symbol of rebellion and crime to an aesthetic and cultural trend. Historically, any mark or writing on the body was often associated with...
View Article10 curiosities about St. Peter’s Basilica you shouldn’t miss
An iconic symbol of Rome, a masterpiece of Italian and global architecture, and the emblem of religious tourism, St. Peter’s Basilica holds centuries of extraordinary history. On the occasion of the...
View ArticleVia Montenapoleone is officially the most expensive Luxury Street in the world
In Italy, rental costs are reaching ever higher levels, making searching for a home or commercial space challenging, especially in major cities. A striking example of this phenomenon is Via...
View ArticlePanCricri: the cricket-based panettone lands in Turin
Candied fruit, chocolate chips, and raisins are the classic ingredients of the much-loved panettone, a staple of Italian Christmas celebrations. However, innovation has just arrived in Turin, where a...
View ArticleDiscover Centuripe, the town shaped like a man
Nestled in the heart of Sicily on a scenic mountain ridge lies Centuripe, a unique town with a population of about 5,000. This charming Sicilian gem is a must-see destination for anyone visiting...
View ArticleExplore Palmanova, the star-shaped city
Palmanova is a one-of-a-kind destination with an unmistakable identity. Designed from the ground up as the ideal city, it features a striking nine-pointed star shape when viewed from above. But what...
View ArticleItaly triumphs in the 2024 Davis Cup: Berrettini and Sinner shine bright
Italy secured the ultimate recognition at the end of the 2024 Davis Cup finals, held in Malaga. Thanks to an extraordinary performance by Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner, Italian tennis celebrates...
View ArticleGuardians of Tradition: Exploring the World’s Oldest Military Academy in Modena
Welcome to 17th-century Italy! Let’s dive into a temporal leap that takes us back to 1678 when the Royal Academy opened its doors. Since then, it has shaped generations of military leaders,...
View ArticleNew Year’s in Italy
New Year’s in Italy We’re a nation of fortune seekers and lucky charms lovers (no, not the cereals… although I admit I did contemplate the possibility, once, to buy a large bag of Lucky Charms...
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