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Visiting Italian alps: carnival in Trentino

27 March, 2020
With so much snow in Italy, this year’s Carnevale, or Carnival time before Easter, will be one to spend skiing in Italy, in the Italian alpine regions. An enchanting place to go is Sant’Orsola, Frassilongo and Palù del Fersina in…

Italian food and Porsche for culinary event in Udine

27 March, 2020
Not quite a culinary tour of Italy in a Porsche, the ‘Via dei sapori “in” Porsche’ at Udine is a chance to get close to some luxury cars and enjoy a hearty Italian meal from Friuli, too. On March 24th…

Italian wildlife: alpine region marmots

27 March, 2020
I can finally say I’ve visited the marmots at Chiareggio in the Valmalenco region of the Valtellina in Lombardy. These little critters look a lot like an oversized guinea pig, but are described by Wikipedia as “ground squirrels”.They’re cute little…

Florence celebrates IV centennial of Caravaggio's death

27 March, 2020
After Rome, another Italian city, Florence, will celebrate the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio ‘s death with an interesting exhibition called Caravaggio e Caravaggeschi The exhibition, which will take place at the famous Palazzo Pitti and Uffizi Gallery from 22 May…

Florence Art Exhibitions: Giotto meets Giovanni da Milano

27 March, 2020
On the occasion of “Un anno ad arte” , A year in Art, Florence will host two very interesting art exhibitions; the first dedicated to Giotto, the second one to Giovanni da Milano. L’eredità di Giotto. Arte a Firenze 1340-1375…

Rome hosts photografic exhibition on " La Dolce Vita"

27 March, 2020
50 years have passed since Federico Fellini’s movie La Dolce Vita was released in 1960. The word paparazzo became instantaneously popular with audiences and readers all around the world and in order to celebrate that world - now vanished for…

Local restaurants in Rome: Pane Quotidiano at Montesacro

27 March, 2020
We continue our posts on local restaurants in Rome, after the Anni Cinquanta restuarant, with “Pane Quotidiana” (Daily Bread) at Montesacro.The restaurant is decorated in a simple, rustic style with long wooden benches and lovely staff. The menu offers plenty…

Life in Italy: the dolce vita, Beppe Grillo and Italian wages

26 March, 2020
Unfortunately I didn’t get to see the episode from Australia’s Foreign Correspondent program on Italy and its new political scene. But I can imagine what it was like, as Italy’s image around the world, rightly or wrongly, slowly corrodes.The program…

Photos of Milan skyline from Terrazza Martini

26 March, 2020
This stunning view from the famous Terrazza Martini, near piazza del Duomo, provides a panorama of the Milan skyline. From there, on a clear day, one can even get a glimpse of the snow-capped Alps. Beautiful, isn’t it?

Giusy Ferreri's single "Non ti scordar mai di me"

26 March, 2020
Giusy Ferreri got only second place on the famous X Factor contest show, right behind Aram Quartet, but even if victory eluded her she has so much talent that the audience seems to love anything she sings. Her Amy Winehouse…

New Italian voice: Nina Zilli live at Sanremo 2010

26 March, 2020
Italian singer recently come to the fore, Nina Zilli, put in a good performance at the 2010 Sanremo festival, winning the “Assomusica” prize. The prize is awarded to the best live performance in the young stars category, and you’ve only…

Andrea Agnelli, new Juventus president

26 March, 2020
The news was disclosed by our colleagues over at Calcioblog a few days ago but now it’s official: Andrea Agnelli, one of Giovanni Agnelli’s nephews (his father Umberto was the last Agnelli to be Juventus president nearly 50 years ago)…

Melita Toniolo: model up for auction or not?

26 March, 2020
The initial idea from Italian online bidding site, Bidplaza, was to put up for auction, in amongst the mobile phones and i-pods, a night with model Melita Toniolo, also known as the Diavolita. There was just one small catch -…

PETA protests Armani store in New York

26 March, 2020
A couple of days ago Giorgio Armani opened his new flagship store on Fifth Avenue, but things did not go as smoothly as planned; a group of Peta activists protested against the fashion designer who apparently broke his promise not…

Touring Rome: rare visits to art and archaeological sites

26 March, 2020
Some of Rome’s architectural and historic treasures are being opened for special guided tours run by Italy’s environmental organisation, FAI. Places such as the Temple of the “Ninfe” and “Porta Asinaria” will open for rare, free guided tours by FAI.The…

Italian pastry: nutella triangles for Christmas

26 March, 2020
With this easy Italian recipe we continue our nutella treats for the Christmas season in Italy, if you want to branch out beyond your traditional tiramisù or Italian cakes. These are nutella-filled triangle pastries and if you use ready-made puff…