Ostia Antica, dopo il restauro il decumano torna all'antico splendore
Monumenti, magazzini, locali commerciali. E ancora portici, tabernae e Domus. Da oggi, dopo quattro anni di lavoro silenziosi, l'esperienza di una visita agli scavi archeologici di Ostia Antica si arricchisce di un importante pezzo di storia di vita quotidiana grazie ai lavori di restauro sul Decumano che hanno consentito il ritorno all'antico sple...
Vesp, an italian icon
The Vespa is an icon. Everybody knows it. And everybody should try it.A Vespa ride is something you will remember, especially if you are not used to go around by scooter. And especially if you can do it in Italy, maybe on the roads of the Amalfi Coast. A breathtaking panoramic views at every bend, in a few words. Renting a modern (or better a vinta...
Rita Levi-Montalcini Had Nerves of Steel
When we think of role models, it’s easy to categorize them narrowly on the basis of their skill set. We might say that he’s a great mathematician, or that she is an excellent chemist. Some role models are admirable on a deeper, human level. These are the kinds of heroes who obliterate all the obstacles dropped in front of them to tirelessly pursue...
L’esercito degli adottati negli Stati Uniti alla ricerca della cittadinanza italiana
La vendetta dello ius soli ha i volti e i nomi degli italiani di ritorno, centinaia di uomini e donne con passaporto americano ma sangue e luogo di nascita tra la Val d’Aosta e la Sicilia. Dopo anni hanno deciso di riconquistare a ogni costo un pezzo del loro passato e rivendicare il diritto di essere italiani come sono nati, e molti di loro anche...
Factory worker wins first Tiramisu World Cup
An Italian factory worker won the first ever Tiramisu World Cup on Sunday, beating 700 other amateurs to whip up the softest and creamiest version of Italy's famous dessert. Hundreds of would-be pudding maestros descended on the city of Treviso armed with whisks and sieves to compete in the two-day challenge to make the best tiramisu, which means "...
Sardinia: Enjoy a taste of paradise in Italy
The second largest island in the Mediterranean boasts long white, sandy shores, clear blue seas, plus it’s sunny 300 days a year. Enjoy a taste of paradise at the five-star Resort Valle dell’Erica, on the Gallura coast in the north, where, in the distance, you can even see the French island Corsica, where Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was born. The ho...
The Lancia Aurelia: celebrating the glory days of a Italian motoring giant
If you want to make an Italian man laugh, just say the name Lancia. Most English speakers say Larn-see-uh – or Lan-see-uh if they are northern, or North American – whereas for Italians it is a much more forceful sounding Lan-cher. Saying it any other way will be as ridiculous to an Italian as ordering a cappuccino after dinner. When he has finished...
Milan is growing trees on skyscrapers
A short walk from Milan’s busy Garibaldi train station, a new library is springing up from the ground. But this library isn’t filled with books – it is a “Library of Trees”. Transforming the grey piazza in the heart of Milan’s Porta Nuova business district began with the planting of seeds in September, and will be followed by trees and plants in N...
Genoa: Discover an Italian classic medieval city with a vibrant modern twist
Genoa once rivalled Venice for maritime importance and its huge intact medieval core, just a stroll inland from the port, is stuffed with vivid reminders of the past. The capital of Italy's Liguria province, Genoa's gritty charm permeates this network of narrow lanes and its historic centre that has been granted Unesco World Heritage status. Lined...
Fendi Studio tells of brand’s Hollywood connections via screenings, props
Italian fashion house Fendi is incorporating its cinematic ties into a temporary venture staged at its Rome headquarters. From Oct. 27 through March 25, 2018, fans of Fendi can drop by the interactive “Fendi Studios” exhibition at the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana in Rome. Here, guests can enjoy daily film screenings and pose for Instagram-worthy...
Italy is the waste recycling leader in Europe
According to the latest data provided by Eurostat and published by the environmental NGO Kyoto Club Italy recycles 76,9% of the total amount of waist which is nearly twice as much as the total European waste recycling. The average percentage of waste recycling in Europe is around 37%. France, Germany and Great Britain (54%, 44% and 43% correspondin...
What is an "alimentari store"?
If dining at restaurants seems too expensive or if you wish to spend more of your time doing other things, then head for a grocery store (alimentari) or supermarket. This way you’ll get everything you need for a quick and simple picnic or a meal on the go, with more time to experience exciting Italian works of art and culture. In Italy alimentari a...