The Druso barracks of Silandro: from fascist barracks to community space
In a land of borders and clashing identity, there are many sites, symbols, and written traces of fascist heritage that are still perceived as controversial and divisive in South Tyrol, the autonomous alpine region that sits between Italy and Austria. One is the Italian name itself, Alto Adige. But these traces also include the barracks that recall...
Stolen Cache of Italian Antiquities in U.S. Museums Returned, Accused Trafficker At-Large
Antiquities worth more than $11 million have been located and returned to Italy. Italy's culture minister Dario Franceschini welcomed back 201 antiquities that were illegally trafficked into the United States. The return of these items, 40 of which remain at the Italian Consulate General's office in New York until March 2022, marks a significant st...
Ferrari Shows Off New Logo to Celebrate 75th Anniversary in 2022
Several studies have been made over the years, reportedly proving that Ferrari is one of the most powerful brands in the world in terms of recognition and significance. It's right up there with Apple, Ford, and Coca-Cola. Perhaps this explains why Ferrari felt it was important to design a new logo ahead of 2022, when Italy's scarlet car manufacture...
Italy announces new Covid quarantine and green pass rules as cases surge
Health experts had urged the government to rethink its quarantine policies amid concerns that the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant could paralyse the country by forcing millions to stay at home. With close to 100,000 people now testing positive daily in Italy, experts warned this could mean half a million people required to quarantin...
Sassicaia is the most sought-after Italian wine according to the “Top 100 Most Searched-For Wines”
In the world of the web, the reference point, the origin of any search, is Google, the most widely used search engine and the answer to every question, or almost every question. If, however, the doubt or curiosity concerns a bottle of wine, the right place - however virtual - is “Wine-Searcher”, the reference portal for wine lovers all over the wor...
‘Bless And Protect My Team’: An Italian Town Hopes Its Basketball Patron Advances To National Status
In the chapel of a small hillside sanctuary in Porretta Terme — a handsome town in central Italy known for the healing powers of its thermal waters — a single basketball-shaped window, its panes curved like seams, poured light on walls filled with basketball jerseys. On a table, a notebook contained pages of devotionals, including gratitude for a h...
The Difference Between Mozzarella and Burrata, Explained
Upon first glance, mozzarella and burrata may look like the same cheese. Both are soft, white, delicately textured, typically sold in a round shape, and highly regarded for their ability to make any appetizer or pizza an immediate hit. But if you look closer, you’ll find that the differences between the two cheeses make them unique yet equally belo...
Hidden Gems of Italy: Balcony of Italy
It’s called Balcone d’Italia (Balcony of Italy) and it’s considered one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Italy. This spectacular lookout is located on top of Monte Sighignola in the Lugano Prealps, right on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Despite its relatively modest height - 1320 meters - it offers an incomparable view. The natural...
Gran Paradiso: Why It's A Paradise For Lovers Of The Outdoors
Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy is a breathtaking alpine region with spectacular scenery and fascinating history. The landscape is breathtaking, with dry peaks giving way to meadows studded with wildflowers, ice, and waterfalls. Inside the park's confines, visitors can see ermine, coyotes, beavers, leopards, owls, hawks, and other local animal...
Torcello: the island where Venice began
Flying into Venice, on the right hand side of the airplane, you'll see the city unfurl beneath you: a mass of terracotta roofs, brick bell towers and those canals, knitting the 118 islands of Venice together. Then, as the plane continues northwards across the lagoon to land at Venice airport, just outside the suburb of Tessera, you'll see another s...
Rome’s most unusual new year’s day ritual: the tuffo from Ponte Cavour
Not many know that, since 1946, Rome celebrates the new year in an unusual way: a dive from Ponte Cavour at midday, just when the cannons from the Gianicolo ring the hour. The first to celebrate the new year in an embrace with the icy waters of the Tiber was Rick de Sonay, a Belgian man of Italian descent, who would rigorously dive wearing a top ha...
Luca: Italy's Golden Globe hopes for animated movie
Luca, the children's movie set on the Italian riviera, is nominated for a Golden Globe in the best animated film category, ahead of the 9 January award ceremony in Los Angeles. Produced by Pixar and distributed by Disney, the coming-of-age fantasy tells the story of Luca, a young boy experiencing "an unforgettable summer" full of "gelato, pasta and...