The legendary life of Primitivo di Turi wine
Il Primitivo di Turi: “it has the beautiful color of aged wine, a dry tonic flavor, a most pleasant, harmonious scent, generous as a whole” (Dr Antonio Carpenè) Wine — “the gods’ nectar,” according to classical mythology – has always been an ancestral symbol of human civilization, a precious food with the deepest meaning. In the Old Testament, wi...
Italy to launch Dante Train tracing poet’s journey from Florence to Ravenna
This summer Italy will launch 'Dante's Train,' a special route tracing the journey of the Supreme Poet from Florence to Ravenna. The train will take visitors from the Tuscan capital of Florence to Ravenna in the Emilia Romagna region where Dante fled in 1302 to avoid the prospect of being burnt at the stake. The train will stop in Borgo S. Lorenzo...
A journey through Shakespeare's Italy
The great English playwright, William Shakespeare, set almost half of his works in Italy. Official sources affirm, however, that Shakespeare never visited "il bel paese" and yet his love for beautiful cities such as Venice and Messina... ...although known only through travel stories, has made them the scene of many of his most famous works, just th...
St. Francis is said to have tamed a wild wolf in this Italian village
Located about 31 miles north of Assisi is the scenic hill town of Gubbio. Known for the largest Christmas tree in the world (each year, lights on Mt. Inigo above the old town are illuminated in the form of a tree), it is also associated with St. Francis, and has an incorruptible saint. St. Francis and the wolf Today Gubbio is easily accessible fro...
Piadina Romagnola PGI production soars beyond 20,000 tons
Certified Piadina Romagnola PGI is becoming more and more popular, so much so that last year its production has reached an all-time high exceeding 20,000 tons. This is confirmed by the figures of the Consortium for the promotion and protection of Piadina Romagnola PGI. Last year, Piadina Romagnola production reached 22,030 tons, up +23.3% compared...
Wheel of the Exposed - Ospedale Santo Spirito
POPE INNOCENT III’S DREAMS MUST have been troubled ones: the thought of floating and drowning babies in the Tiber River prompted him to put an end to the all-too-common practice of infant exposure which was rampant in 12th century Rome. On the side of Ospedale Santo Spirito along its external wall, a small structure sealed off by a grid contains a...
Unusual Places in Italy: The Village of Pentedattilo in Calabria
Perched on the cliff of Mount Calvary, at 250 meters above sea level, the formerly abandoned village of Pentedattilo is one of the most picturesque in the southern Italian region of Calabria. Pentedattilo, which until recently was called Pentidattilo, takes its name from the curious shape of the mountain that towers above it, which is reminiscent...
What To Eat, Drink And Do In This Unique Italian Sparkling Wine Region
If you’re looking for a remarkable corner of Italy away from the country’s tourist magnets, one that offers a unique take on the Italian experience, head to Trentino, the dramatically scenic and mountainous region north of Lake Garda. Here wining and dining locally provides distinct pleasures—superb sparkling wines and Italian food with Alpine twis...
10 Incredible De Tomaso Models That You Never Knew Existed
Italy has given the world some of the most brilliant cars in history. Suffice it to say that the world of exotic motoring would be rather dull without Italy’s contribution. The county’s leading automobile companies sound like a competitive list of racing, hypercars, and sports cars. We are talking of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Paga...
'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino said he doesn't have plans for a sequel
Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino revealed in a recent interview that he has no immediate plans to make a sequel to his hit 2017 drama "Call Me By Your Name." "The truth of the matter is, my heart is still there, but I'm working on this movie now, and I'm hopefully going to do 'Scarface' soon, and I have many projects and so will focus on this side of the...
Trieste: top 10 places to visit
Like any frontier city, Trieste has an undisputed charm and bears the evidence of a complex and interesting history. While not often enough on the main tourism routes for those who visit Italy, the city is certainly worth at least a few days stay. It's definitely a place to be discovered at a leisurely pace, in fact you can easily visit it on foot....
Visit Sicily: A Masterclass in Rural Tourism and Experiential Travel
Rural Tourism and Experiential Travel are new buzzwords and travel trends, but old concepts in Sicily. If you want a true masterclass in rural tourism, you can go to almost any area in Sicily and revel in the soul of the island. Romans built the connecting road systems that remain largely unchanged today. They are the roads used by locals that esch...