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Cannes Film Festival 2009: Marco Bellocchio's Vincere

28 March, 2020
The Cannes International film festival is now in full swing and we were eagerly waiting for the screening of Italian movie director Marco Bellocchio’s Vincere or To Win, which took place yesterday; the movie which tells the story of Benito…

Italian villa up for sale near Camerino, Marche

28 March, 2020
Not far from Camerino and just a few miles from the historic town of Sarnano there’s a lovely rural house that locals aptly call Villa Eden; surrounded by cultivated farmland extending towards the mountains, this house set over 3 floors,…

Italian movie Il Divo to hit American cinemas in March

28 March, 2020
After the American success of Gomorrah which brought in 144,290 dollars, it’s now time for another Italian movie to step into the spotlight and.. hope for the best! We are of course talking about Paolo Sorrentino’s Il Divo which will…

Balls and carnival in Venice: costumes and videos

28 March, 2020
In the video above you can see a news service on some of the scenes from Italy’s famous Carnevale in Venice, with all the masks and colour on display in St. Mark’s square. For anyone lucky enough to be in…

Milan men's fashion week spring-summer 2011: Gucci

28 March, 2020
The Gucci man is sophisticated and confident; every day he travels effortlessly through life in style so this new collection for next spring somehow reflects his obsession for luxury and perfection; with his safari jackets, tight trousers, leather coats and…

Ferrari FF: new Ferrari design for the next generation

28 March, 2020
A Ferrari hatchback? That’s what you could be thinking on seeing this new Ferrari FF which recently had its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The model is called a shooting brake and is Ferrari’s first four-seater, boot-space…

Easter in Italy: in Tuscany at the thermal springs

28 March, 2020
If you’re staying in Tuscany for Easter, try something different and go to the thermal baths in the Val d’Orcia. Hotel Miralaghi at Chianciano Terme has offers from April 9 to 13 that include visits and treatments at the Parco…

Restaurants in Umbria: Alla Via di Mezzo at Torre del Colle

28 March, 2020
I have just fallen in love with Torre del Colle, a picturesque hamlet in the heart of Umbria. The place id idyllically situated, surrounded by rolling green hills and thousands of old olive trees which produce an amazing extra virgin…

Italian anniversaries: the ape moped truck

28 March, 2020
An Italian legend turns 60 this year - and we’re talking about the three wheeled Italian truck called the Ape. It was developed by Piaggio in 1948 in post-war times of invention and genius. It was modelled on the idea…

Exploring Southern Italy: Pertosa Caves, Salerno

28 March, 2020
After being close for a few months, the beautiful Dell’Angelo Caves at Pertosa, Salerno, were reopened yesterday; now tourists will have the unique opportunity to visit (and marvel at) one of the most amazing cave systems here in Italy; threaded…

Federica Pellegrini: I will never talk about it again

28 March, 2020
Just a few days before leaving for Bejing and the Olympic Games, Federica Pellegrini confessed to Vanity Fair that one of her wildest sexual fantasies was to make love to her boyfriend in the locker room while wearing high stilettos.…

Italian summer: the Narni Black Festival in Umbria

28 March, 2020
The Narni Black Festival will take place in Umbria from the 28th to 31st August. Narni is a beautiful old town which has been hosting this music festival for ten years now. The concerts will be held at Albornoz fortress…

Moschino jet helmets

28 March, 2020
In collaboration with Max Safety Fashion, Moschino has created these comfortable and stylish helmets. Red hearts and green piece signs have been put on the jet models to remind us of Moschino’s philosophy and attitude to life. The motor helmets…

Milan fashion week : Elena Mirò autumn/winter 2009/10

28 March, 2020
Milan Fashion week is on and one of the first brands to walk down the runway was Elena Miro who presented an extremely feminine collection; using high quality materials such as satin, lace and chiffon, Elena Mirò delivered a whole…

Tips for tourists: seven places to eat in Rome

27 March, 2020
If you’re planning to visit Rome, you may be interested to know that Frommers has produced a list of seven restaurants ranked to be the best in Rome. The first on their list is a trattoria called Al Moro in…

A changed Asia Argento appears at Cannes Festival 2009

27 March, 2020
Italian actress Asia Argento is a changed woman after her marriage with Michele Civetta and her second pregnancy. She appears less transgressive and eccentric than usual, and has gained herself a spot in the Cannes Festival jury for 2009.Argento has…

Italian art exhibitions: "Gonzaga delle Nebbie" in Mantua

27 March, 2020
People call them Gonzaga delle Nebbie or the Gonzaga from the mists and this noble and powerful family will be the chief attraction of the new exhibition that will open its doors to the public at Palazzo Pubblico at Rivarolo…

Italian dsigner Antonio Fusco's villa on Cavallo island

27 March, 2020
Between Corsica and Sardinia there is an enchanting small island called Cavallo. Here among wild woods and white sand beaches, Italian fashion designer Antonio Fusco has built his dream house. Designed by architect Giovanni Pacciani, this Italian villa has huge…