NEWS FROM : ITALY  

Balsamic vinegar has a near ubiquitous presence in American food culture: You’ll find it on menus at high-end Italian restaurants, in plastic packets of fast-food dressing, and at salad bars across the country. Its iconic sweet-and-sour flavor is suitable for robust vinaigrettes, meat marinades, charcuterie condiments, and dessert toppings. Even El...

Nestled in the spectacular Italian Alps, the Dolomites are a year-round paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re looking for a vacation that will take your breath away, then visiting the Dolomites should be at the top of your list. With snow-capped peaks, stunning lakes, and rolling hills covered in forests and meadows, there’s no shortage of th...

Jesolo can be considered one of the most famous tourist destinations in Italy. Every year many flock to this lovely town to enjoy the sea and the wide beaches suitable for the whole family and full of attractions. Moreover, thanks to its square just a few steps from the sea, enjoying a walk through shops, restaurants and ice cream parlours is an ex...

Florence is one of the most enchanting cities in Europe. Cradle of the Renaissance movement, ‘Firenze’ is an open-air museum where you can admire artistic masterpieces and enjoy exquisite cuisine.  Located in Tuscany, a region in central Italy, Florence is home to some of the most renowned Renaissance art and architecture in the world with iconic a...

While locals celebrate their cuisine in every country, Italians are perhaps the most exuberant about their food culture. Here’s an example of how going for a simple walk with a friend from Venice can become a lesson in expert eating. At sunset I meet my Venetian hotelier friend, Piero, and we head for his friend’s restaurant. “Such a long line just...

Oltrepò Pavese is a territory located in the northern side of Italy, famous for its excellent wines. It is not by chance that geographically it has the shape of a bunch of grapes, just to remember its propensity towards activity. In the last years has been developed an enological tourism which leads to the visit and discovery of the most renowned w...

Ensconced on a rocky base at the foothills of the Apennines, a strikingly peculiar castle rises over the Emilia-Romagna countryside. You won’t find the usual architectural suspects adorning this eclectic castle, but instead an array of gilded onion domes, spindly rows of minarets, and an assemblage of European, Eastern, Moorish, and medieval styles...

In the spirit of the freedom, openness and plurality that brings it to life, in celebration of 800 years since its foundation, the University of Padua sets out on its journey as ambassador describing and promoting its historical, cultural and scientific excellence across the world. Against this backdrop ‘Libera il tuo futuro. Padova nel mondo’ (Fr...

You may be dreaming in Italian and wishing you were a member of the Cabrelli Family before you finish reading The Good Left Done (Dutton) by deservedly popular author, director and podcaster Adriana Trigiani. Whether you have been a fan since her first novel, The Big Stone Gap, was published or are discovering her work for the first time, this is a...

When you are looking for unusual places where to spend a vacation different from the usual and, why not, full of adventure, Italy has to offer many destinations, really all to be discovered! One of these is Castelmezzano, a fairytale village in Basilicata that, with its unique landscapes, will be able to bewitch even the most demanding tourists. So...

An historic development was confirmed today, as the FIGC ruled that from July 1, 2022 women’s football in Italy will become professional. The paperwork was completed by the Federation, having started the process back in 2020. “The process for women’s football is definitive, finally we have the norms in place to ensure this will be a professional sp...

If you're on TikTok, you've probably seen the antics of two young Italian musicians while scrolling down your For You page. Those two are known on the app as Lionfeld Music, and their names are Emiliano and Matteo. They are absolutely dominating the app, making great jokes and music, all while destroying toxic stereotypes about Italy. Now with over...