Pompeii was established in the 7th century B.C. in the lands of the Samnite society. The Samnite were an ancient people who lived in south-central Italy. They warred against the Romans until ceding power in the 1st century B.C. The city of...
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Before we begin, what is the “white week?” Just like the name suggests, “la settimana bianca” is a week-long vacation that most Italians take every year in January or February to go ski with their family and friends immersed in the fluffy white...
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The small town of Arquà Petrarca, in the province of Padova, made it on the list of the Borghi più Belli d’Italia (most beautiful villages in Italy) not just for its stunning hilltop views and medieval streetscape but also for its culinary...
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The story of Paolo and Francesca is more than just a legend; their tragic love story still fascinates many people and has been the subject of many compositions by poets, musicians and writers; even Dante puts them in his “Divine...
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“Italy without Sicily doesn’t leave any images in the spirit. It is in Sicily that one finds the key to everything. The purity of the outlines, the softness of every thing, the fragile reciprocity of the colors, the harmonic unity of the sky with...
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By Francesca Marelli Stresa, the ancient Strixia, overlooks the Borromeo Gulf, the widest and liveliest point of the Verbano area. It includes three major and two minor islands. In 1400 it became a fief of the Visconti, then of the Borromeo, then...
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A few months ago, talking to one of my university colleagues, I discovered something cool about one of the most beautiful Italian cities: Bologna. She told me how this city is architecturally stunning, how cordial local people are and how...
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Every year, Easter Sunday lunch at Villa D’Este is an appointment that cannot be missed. The patisserie chefs have been working hard for weeks to prepare an outstanding exhibition of Easter chocolate eggs, animals, sculptures… real works of art!...
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In Bobbio, a quaint village in the province of Piacenza, there is a bridge, dating back to Roman times, that crosses the Trebbia river and connects the two main areas of the borgo. The bridge is considered the symbol of the town but why is it...
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By Francesca Marelli Lake Como is a beautiful and peaceful location, surrounded by picturesque villages and villas; a wonderful place to spend a relaxing and charming holiday. Also known as Lake Lario, from its Latin name Larius Lacus, Lake Como...
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By Claudia Anzalone If you love clothing, accessories and the constant research of new trends, you will not want to miss Milano Fashion Week! We are talking about big names in the fashion world such us Balenciaga, Alberta Ferretti (the designer...
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