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When you hear the name Leonardo Da Vinci, the first places that come to mind are Florence, Milan, or France.
Not everyone knows that Bologna also welcomed him for a short time. It was 1515 when the artist, in the corte...
In Italy, music is important for cultural heritage, national pride, and bringing people together through different styles of music- old and new. Many Italian singers have emerged throughout the years leaving a large impa...
Fondo Ambiente Italiano, The National Trust for Italy, restores and takes care of special places in Italy. The Places of the Heart census promoted by FAI awards this year's winner the little church of San Pietro dei Sam...
Where to go jogging in Rome.
For all those interested in staying fit and doing so while breathing the fresh air of the eternal city while surrounding yourself with the history it has to offer, whether you are from the a...
Valentine became the patron saint of lovers, but first he was a martyr.
He was from Terni, Italy, but is recognised around the world through gifts and kisses. Also, February 14th isn’t the only date for love in the wo...
Cheers, or 'salute"' in Italian, is a common expression used to make a toast when raising a glass. It is a simple phrase that is easy to learn and use, and it is an excellent way to express gratitude and goodwill to thos...
Villa Borghese is a beautiful and historic park located in the heart of Rome, Italy. The park is situated on the Pincian Hill, and offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding areas.
Exploring Rome's parks...
Merry or happy Christmas in Italian are Buon Natale.
Christmas is the annual Christian feast that occurs on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Its Italian name “Natale”, refers in fact to the Christia...
Here are our suggestions on where to find the best pizza in Rome. Quite what the Italians manage to achieve from a circle of bread and cheese is still something of a wonder to we stranieri. And like an amply-stuffed crus...
A guide to some of the most beautiful and fascinating fountains that you can find in Rome.
Water was a sacred gift from the gods for ancient Romans. The word fountain, “fontana” in Italian, is rooted in the name of the...
An in- depth and honest guide to vacationing in PugliaDreamlike bays, stone villages, olive groves, wilderness, unique architecture and four UNESCO sites, one more fascinating than the other. Puglia is unrivaled, and it'...
All you need to know about the word eat in Italian.
Italo- Americans have great memories of their grandfathers yelling at dinner time the simple phrase: “A mangiá, tutti a mangiá!" Which in southern Italian dialect mea...
Gladiator star returns to Eternal City with family.
In the summer of 2000, Ridley Scott's smash-hit movie Gladiator with its epic portrayal of ancient Rome captured the imagination and hearts of cinema-goers all over th...
Just like fine wine, Italian honey has centuries of tradition behind it.
There are more than 300 types of honey on the market in Italy with different colours and flavours depending on the plants from which the bees draw...
A guide to the best rooftop in Rome.
During those hot summer nights in Rome, there’s nowhere better for aperitivo or a quick end-of-the-night tipple than a rooftop terrace bar with panoramic views of the city. Some wil...
Rome Outlet Shopping Guide
Rome has experienced an influx of designer- discount pop- ups, targeted mostly to tourists, along main shopping arteries such as Via del Corso, as historic shops close.
With makeshift sig...
School is out! Parents have almost 14 consecutive weeks in front of them to manage their children.
School ends, along comes summer and the search for camps for children and teens, some 5 million of them, who will retur...
The Los-Angeles based foundation donated 250,000 euros to restore the Great Throne RoomConstantine triumphant in divine light, Maxentius overwhelmed by the fury of decline, Bacchus and Ariadne dance.In an unprecedented o...
The Farnese palace above Lago di Vico in north Lazio is a monument to the Farnese family and to the Mannerist style.The Monti Cimini with their volcanic lakes of Lago di Vico and Lago di Bolsena lie about 50km along the...
There are 800,000 more smokers in Italy than in 2019.
Never have there been so many since 2006. Almost one in four Italians smoke, 24.2 percent of the population.
The data from the Higher Institute of Health releas...
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