Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to put on a mask and go about your day without anyone knowing who you are? If you’ve ever wanted to experience such a mysterious and thrilling feeling, the Carnival of Venice is the right place...
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There is no doubt that Italians love to party; however, when Christmas arrives the celebrations never end! In Italy, the holidays begin on Christmas Eve and end on January 6th with the Epiphany. The Sweets During the months of December and...
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As much as I love the United States and its amazing people, I have to admit that there is something that bothers me a little. I should be able to go to a supposedly Italian restaurant and order a bruschetta without having to make the -sch English...
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The first of November is a national holiday in Italy celebrating the Ognissanti meaning all saints. In reality, this festivity is observed in preparation of the Day of the Death on November 2nd. While we started celebrating All Saints’ Day in the...
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What is now St. Peter Basilica and St. Peter Square used to be the famous Circo di Nerone (Nero’s Circus) for shows and horse races. The dome of St. Peter, known in Roman as Er Cuppolone, is not the only marvel. Its majestic piazza, designed by...
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If you have traveled to Italy, chances are that your first time there you did not go to Sicily, Puglia or any less touristic places but probably went to Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre and Venice – Some of you are probably...
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Michelangelo Buonarroti was a very eccentric man and despite all the riches and wealth he collected through his art, he always lived at the verge of survival due to his obsession with death and salvation. The history of the Sistine Chapel is one...
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