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Just a short distance from Milan, Italian sparkling wine region Franciacorta languishes in the long shadows cast by two better known but vastly different types of effervescent wine, Champagne and Prosecco. The first, which every wine lover knows is only produced in the Champagne region of France, is the luxurious standard-bearer for sparkling wine...

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It is always tempting to time a trip to Milan when there is a glamorous event going on. Friends from Italy tell me to plan for Design Week and Salone del Mobile in April, Fashion Week in September or a celebrity gala concert at La Scala. But I am here in decidedly unfashionable, off-season winter, to avoid the crowds and discover an alternative Mil...

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With its history, culture, and culinary delights, Italy knows how to embrace the magic of Christmas like few other places in the world and here, just like everywhere else in the world, the holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and traditions that have been passed down through generations. The entire country comes alive with festive lights,...

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Michigan State University in East Lansing is teaming with Politecnico di Milano in Italy to field a car in the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) next year. MSU is the first and only team from Michigan to race in the IAC series, which officially launched in 2019 and brings together academic institutions and public-private partnerships to challenge uni...

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On the beautiful shores of Lake Maggiore in Lombardy, there is a small village of about 3,500 inhabitants with a unique story. A story that began in 1999 and featured Lino Betti as its protagonist—a resident of Leggiuno who has transformed his village into a true Christmas haven in just over twenty years.  In 1999, Lino Betti decided to add an extr...

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I recently traveled to Milan, Italy, while on assignment for another publication. After freaking out my fitness app by walking 20,000-plus steps each day for two days, I was tired but also ready to see more of the Italian fashion capital, which dates back over 1,000 years in its “modern” form, but was first founded over 2,400 years ago. So instead...

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December is definitely here and Christmas is on its way, the cities in Italy are ready to celebrate the festive season with locals and tourists standing up their best Christmas decorations, and for us it is one of the best month ever to plan a trip in Italy. Both the most famous cities and the iconic Italian villages have their own Christmas tree t...

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If pushing beyond one's limits and reaching for the sky has been a human aspiration since the time of Icarus, the urge to construct ever taller buildings that circumvent the laws of statics and reach for the clouds has been a Leitmotiv in the history of architecture, especially since the Modern Age. Indeed, it is with the genesis of the modern city...

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Franco Nuschese, founder and owner of Cafe Milano in Washington, received the “Ambrogino d’oro” award from the mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala today. For more than thirty years, Nuschese, originally from the South of Italy, has worked in his cafe in Georgetown, one of the most iconic neighbourhoods of Washington. The cafe has never been a simple Itali...

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Milan, known for its fashion and design, is also home to the picturesque Navigli district, famous for its canals and artistic vibes. The history of Navigli dates back centuries and has played a significant role in shaping the city’s identity. In this article, we will explore the rich history of Navigli, admire its beauty, and discover the various a...

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