An icon of 1970s Italian cinema, he poured himself heart and soul into every part he played. One of the most masterful actors of his generation, Gian Maria Volonté was born in Milan in 1933. He studied his craft at Rome’s National Dramatic Arts Academy. Upon graduating in 1957, he found work right away in theater and television, quickly earning acc...
One of the most common questions people ask when googling ‘taralli pugliesi’ is, how many can I eat? Yes, because taralli are one of those snacks that are hard to resist: uno tira l’altro, as we say in Italian (it’s hard to stop at one!). Taralli are typical of the southern region of Puglia. As for all traditional recipes, there are many versions...
Air travel in Italy shows hopeful signs of recovery from the impact of the covid-19 pandemic as Rome's Fiumicino airport unveils a range of new international destinations ahead of summer 2022. The new routes were announced by Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the company that manages Fiumicino airport - officially known as Leonardo da Vinci - along with Rom...
Lake Maggiore is one of the most enchanting places in all of Italy: located in the splendid setting of the Alps, it is a pearl both for its naturalistic, historical and cultural wealth. A popular destination for many, Lake Maggiore, also called Verbano, borders Switzerland, Varese in Lombardy and the provinces of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Novara in...
Giant portraits of famous and ordinary people are invading Naples thanks to the unparalleled talent of the Neapolitan street artist known as Jorit. Symbols of struggle and social resistance, Jorit's characters are real warriors who bear the marks of 'battle': two red stripes painted on their faces. These signs are reminiscent of scarification, a te...
Magda M. was born in Poznan, Poland, to a Jewish family that hid their identity from Nazi persecutors. Lidia C. has Jewish roots that extend back to the Inquisition and the forced conversions in Spain that led her ancestors to observe Jewish rituals in secret. Magda and Lidia know about desperate situations. That’s why they are an integral part of...
For centuries the impressive arcades flanking St Mark's Square in Venice have embodied the watery city's elegance, harmony and architectural significance. Now, the Renaissance-era palazzo whose galleries span as far as the eye can see on the north side of the square is opening to the public for the first time on Friday, following a three-year renov...
No one comes to central Puglia in search of grandiose cathedrals, nor expects to find troves of precious art or opulent concert halls. Valle d’Itria, the Puglian region located right about where the heel begins, is instead a timeless land punctuated by massive olive trees, endless stone walls, and rolling hills. Known for its famed trulli, those wh...
The fourth edition of ‘Vivo d’arte’, the competition promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with Fondazione Romaeuropa dedicated to young Italian artists under 36 years of age, permanently living abroad, is launched. Entries to the competition take the form of original works of contemporary creation developed in the discipline...
Valeriia, aka Valerissh, is a Ukrainian photographer from Chernihiv, a city in the north of Ukraine known for its beautiful cathedrals and vibrant restaurant scene. When the invasion and the war broke out, Valeriia hid for some time with her parents in their bomb shelter before escaping, while her parents stayed behind. These past few weeks she has...
Torte di Pasqua, translates to Easter cake, but it is also includes Easter pies, both savory and sweet. These traditional Italian delicacies signify the end of the Lenten fasting period and mark the renewal and rebirth of Easter. The variations of Torte di Pasqua differ greatly throughout the country, but you will find that Colombo Pasquale, or the...
Few Italian cities have such a distinct character as Bologna. City of culture, books and cinema. But also an elegant market city, madly in love with its food. The Bolognese people, those who remained in the city and those who moved to the hills, are now used to the cheerful hordes of university students. The fusion of the local traditions and the e...