How Via Margutta Became A Destination For Art And Genius In Rome
“My grandfather liked to say, ‘All roads lead to Via Margutta,’” notes Valentina Moncada di Paternò, a prominent art historian and art advisor, whose family played a pivotal role in the street’s cultural development. Some of the biggest names of the 20th century made their way to this ivied haven in the heart of Rome— Picasso, Stravinsky, Fellini,...
The Spanish Quarter of Naples: Where Culture is Salvation
Crowded and colorful, bustling, energetic, and animated, gritty, and crumbling. No display of words can truly describe Naples’ Quartieri Spagnoli. The street network of the Spanish District was developed in the 17th century during the Spanish rule of the Kingdom of Naples. The troops were quartered in this area bordered by one of the main streets...
Climbing in Italy: the 10 crags not to be missed
Climbing is an outdoor sport where climbers test themselves by climbing rock walls, also known as crags. Each crag has a different number of routes and sectors (ways) that can be mounted. All this with ropes and specific safety equipment and always accompanied by mountain guides. It is a true vertical journey that has always fascinated the most int...
What does Italian tourism look like in 2022
It’s no secret that the pandemic threw a massive wrench into the travel industry--for better and for worse. While limiting and restricting international travel has been a means of trying to control the spread of covid-19, the tourism industry, and the countless cities and countries it supports, have suffered. Near the top of the list is Italy, a co...
‘Enter Italy From USA’ Searches Soar 1,300% as Travel Restrictions Ease
Since Italy relaxed entry restrictions for travelers originating outside the European Union on March 1, the travel experts at comparison site Next Vacay have noted an incredible 1,300-percent year-over-year increase in searches for “enter Italy from USA”. Next Vacay Founder and CEO Naveen Dittakavi remarked, “Americans—and other non-E.U. travelers—...
From bound books to plumbing: what the Romans left us
The ancient Romans are important for Italy: they are part of its history and heritage, a symbol of unity, and a constant presence in the collective imagination of the country. We like to read about them, discover what they used to do and how they used to spend their time; what they believed in, what they ate and what they wore. We are curious about...
Speck Alto Adige PGI: growing production boosts sales, exports
In 2021, consumption of Speck Alto Adige PGI increased by +2.79%, also thanks to an increase in production. The total number of marked speck production of the Protection Consortium was 2,881,229 (+43.14% compared to 2020). This positive trend has been going on for several years, while the production of non-certified speck has once again declined (-...
Expo 2020 Dubai: Italy Pavilion becomes first certified as sustainable
Italy's is the first pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to be certified as sustainable, and is an example for future events like Expo 2030 which Rome hopes to host, it emerged at Thursday's presentation of the bid in Dubai. Certification company Rina said the Italian pavilion meets the principles of the UNI ISO 2021 norms in its "life cycle" and the event...
The Wines Of Sannio - Campania’s Hidden Jewel
The region of Campania in southwestern Italy is well known for several attractions, such as Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and of course the marvelous city of Napoli, which for many locals and tourists, is all about its pizzerie. But the wines of Campania, while becoming more recognized these days, are still under appeciated in the world of Italian wine...
A Guide to Sicilian Wines, the Best-Kept Secret of Italy
While frequently overshadowed by other regions of Italian wine, the island of Sicily actually produces some of the finest wine in the world. Home to several native grape varieties, Sicilian wine is delicious, with complex flavors that rival any wine-making region. In previous decades, Sicilian wines weren’t held in high regard, overshadowed by Ital...
Italy: 500 Rome medics sign up to help Ukraine
Around 500 doctors, nurses and healthcare workers have responded to a call from Italy's central Lazio region around Rome seeking to recruit medical staff to help people affected by the war in Ukraine, reports Italian newspaper La Repubblica. The appeal from regional health authorities sought healthcare professionals "interested in collaborating, th...
Italy museums free for women on 8 March
Women in Rome and throughout Italy will have free entry to state museums and archaeological sites on 8 March, as part of a nationwide initiative by the culture ministry to mark International Women's Day, or Festa della Donna. In addition to offering free entry, Italy's museums will host a series of special events dedicated to women, listed on the c...