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Alassio, in the Riviera di Ponente, in Liguria, overlooks the gulf with the same name and is a renowned tourist and seaside resort, which extends between the sea and Mount Bignone, rich in paths and nature trails. The historic centre of the village retains its ancient charm, thanks to some noble palaces built between the 16th and 17th centuries, in...

Filigree is magic: gold or silver threads, twisted together to create ephemeral shapes and delicate patterns. There is something so incredibly alluring in filigree jewelry, perhaps because it is such an ancient tradition and one so strongly tied to our peninsula, too.  However, today, the art of filigree has almost disappeared, and only one center...

"I never thought that music would be my destiny." Ennio! The maestro! Dogwoof has released an official trailer for the documentary film titled Ennio, a biopic doc about the legendary Italian film composer Ennio Morricone. This was in the works for years already, but it was only finished after Ennio passed away in late 2020. The film premiered at la...

In Italy, snacks are more than just little bites to curb hunger – they’re a ritual. Whether it’s aperitivo hour (the time when tasty nibbles are served alongside pre-dinner cocktails) or the first antipasti course of a meal, these snacks are part of the Italian dining landscape. When we think Italian snacking, we think cheese, salami, giardiniera, ...

“The Buccellati story is an Italian story of beauty,” says Alba Cappellieri, who curated the Assouline book Buccellati: A Century of Timeless Beauty, celebrating the 100 years of the house’s history. “More specifically, it is a Milanese story, one that symbolizes the city’s creativity, its craft smanship, its traditions and its adventurous, innovat...

‘To visit them is to participate in Italy’s beauty while contributing to keeping these enchanting places alive’, says Fiorello Primi, president of the association I Borghi più belli d'Italia (The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy), as he invites visitors to discover these little-known wonders, scattered throughout the country, each with its unique d...

After archiving a record-breaking 2021 - with 7.1 billion euros of wine shipped to markets around the world - the first month of 2022 confirms the positive trend, taking advantage of the wind at its back and enjoying the post-pandemic and pre-war enthusiasm, a convergence destined to change as early as February. Thus, in January, Italian wine expor...

Italian winemakers must feel like they are on the crest of a wave right now – or at least some of them – but it's no time to rest on their laurels. The wines of Italy have probably never been as popular globally as they have been over the past five years. Wine lovers, collectors and critics have showered plaudits, love and money upon the wines that...

In Emilia-Romagna, between the territories of Ravenna and Ferrara, the Comacchio Valleys represent a vast protected wetland area – the largest in Italy – which extends from the Po delta to the Romagna Riviera. The four valleys – Lido di Magnavacca, Fossa di Porto, Valle Campo and Fattibello – from Comacchio to the Reno river, and their formation da...

There is an Italian talent behind the victory of the animated short The Windshield Wiper, which won an Oscar in its category on March 27th. Marco Regina has been the head of animation for the film directed by Alberto Mielgo and produced by Leo Sanchez, which won a statuette at the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater. Originally from Matera, Re...

Named “the Kingdom of the Sun” by invading Normans in the 12th century, the Sicilian capital of Palermo is one of the sunniest places in Europe, with more than 2,500 hours of sunshine per year. Sitting where Europe ends and Africa begins, it lies on Sicily’s northwestern coast, facing east towards the sea, and is backed by a plain of citrus groves...

It's easy to be enamored with the idea of visiting Italy’s most popular locations, namely Tuscany and the glittery island of Sardinia, while not even remotely getting an idea of what authentic gems can actually be found there. Sure, it is easy to discover many ideas on where to go and what to do online, but what about harnessing a deeper connection...