5 places of Pinocchio in Italy: from villages to immersive experiences
Pinocchio, the novel by Carlo Collodi starring a wooden puppet, has enchanted entire generations of children and inspired the audiovisual world for years, which has transferred this captivating story into several successful films. First and foremost, the unforgettable Walt Disney classic. As far as Italy is concerned, Collodi's tale has come to lif...
Lesser-Known Italian Cities To Visit During Your Rome Vacation
Face it - everyone flocks to Italy to see its most iconic cities, like historic Rome with its significant world history, and Venice with its unique canals and vibrant culture. But beautiful and bucket list-worthy they may be, they easily get overcrowded - particularly during summer and peak holiday times. However, Italophiles who've already explore...
Scaliger Tombs - Verona, Italy
DURING THE LATE MIDDLE AGES, the Della Scala family, whose members are known as the Scaligeri, ruled not only the city of Verona, but much of its Veneto region and other territories in Northern Italy. Under the Scaligeri, 14th-century Verona had a golden age before the lords were deposed in 1387. The Scaligeri era left an indelible mark on Verona,...
Cappuccino, History And Curiosities
Cappuccino is the Italian beverage for excellence, consisting of Espresso coffee and steamed milk. Italy is the largest consumer of Cappuccino in the world. This is traditionally eaten during the morning, at breakfast or sometimes in the afternoon, but never during meals. The Italians in the morning are divided between those who have breakfast with...
Fontana makes history with 11th Olympic medal
Speed skater Arianna Fontana became the most successful Italian woman in the history of the Winter Olympics when she won silver in the 1,500 metres short-track event at Beijing 2022. She now has 11 Olympic medals, one more than cross-country skier Stefania Belmondo. She took second, coming ahead of Dutchwoman Suzanne Schulting in a photo-finish in...
Things To Do In Venice (That Are Actually Worth It)
The medieval beauty of Venice magnets tourists from all over the world. As the capital of the Veneto Region in Northern Italy, Venice gets 36 million tourists each year. It is a city with a hundred islands, connected by bridges of various sizes, because of the many systems of canals that divide them. Venice is not the biggest town in Veneto, but it...
The Best Food Cities in Italy
One of the reasons why international travelers choose Italy is certainly food! Italian gastronomic specialties are famous worldwide, and each Region has its own typical products and recipes adding a special and unique touch to its cities and rural areas. Italian cuisine is simple, genuine, and rather healthy since it includes all the principles of...
Pet Adoption: An Italian Panacea For The Pandemic
One of the consequences of the pandemic has turned out to be the increase in the number of pet adoptions in Italy. Social distancing, which is also at the root of much loneliness and depression, increased the desire and need for companionship and affection. In addition, the pace of digital work, the development of new habits that see, for example,...
Venice Wants to Attract Remote Workers
In the last decades, the loss of Venice’s resident population has gone hand in hand with the increase in the number of tourists: while permanent residents have decreased from approximately 170,000 in the 1950s to 50,000 these days, the number of annual visitors has skyrocketed to 20 million pre-pandemic. In an attempt to repopulate the city cent...
Green tourism in Italy: 5 unmissable itineraries
Green tourism or ecotourism is a sustainable and responsible tourism, a journey that respects the environment, places, and local communities. Lately, travellers prefer a slow holiday perhaps on foot, by bicycle or train, eating locally grown food, and staying in facilities surrounded by nature. But where exactly to stay? Being green doesn’t have to...
18+ Famous Foods in Italy You Must Try
Italy is a spectacular place filled with historical significance, a fascinating culture, and extraordinary landmarks, but it’s equally well known for its food. From the soft crackling crust of freshly baked pizza to the luxurious slurps of pasta, Italy is known for providing a symphony of sounds from its delectable dishes. Exploring Italy through y...
Did you know that Italians have the most diverse DNA in Europe?
We usually say that America is a melting pot of cultures and races, but did you know that, according to genetic research, Italy may be just as varied? The study was carried out by a team of researchers from Rome’s Università La Sapienza, in collaboration with the universities of Bologna, Cagliari and Pisa, and led by anthropologist Giovanni Dest...