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This year also marks the return of the Spring FAI Days, the most important event dedicated to Italy’s cultural and landscape heritage: 750 locations in 400 cities will be accessible for free or with a voluntary contribution, thanks to volunteers and FAI Groups active in all regions. Among these are: the Brion Memorial in Altivole, the Legislative A...

It’s a Friday during Lent, the traditional time for chaos and a curse or two in the cramped kitchen of Columbia Fire Company No. 1. Fire tones are beeping out on the handheld radios but the chief says they’ll “drop the pasta and run” if it’s a local call. People are shouting out “right behind you” or “scallops marinara” and a former football coach...

In summer, Sardinia is one of the most popular and chosen destinations for tourists, especially for its enchanting beaches, but this region has much more to offer. In fact, the island is also a land rich in villages steeped in history and authenticity. Visiting these hidden treasures during the winter season allows you to immerse yourself in the lo...

It’s hard to imagine it, but the west side of Lakeside Avenue was once just a rolling expanse of open land with a single house on it. Then 100 years ago, Our Lady of the Lady Church was built, the first in what would become a series of structures for Catholics in the then new town of Verona. This year, the church will host a series of events to com...

It's quite likely that the aboriginal Etruscans may have evolved from the earlier Villanovan Culture. There is always a continuum. But why, amongst all the people who've wandered in and out of Italy, should we be concerned with the Etruscans? Just visit any one of the many museums and then head for an Etruscan tomb (easily done in the Etruscan town...

If your only touchpoint for Italian cuisine was, say, Olive Garden, what would you expect to find in a typical trattoria or osteria in Italy? It's quite possible you'd think minestrone, eggplant parmigiana, lasagna classico, chicken tortellini Alfredo, and endless garlic breadsticks were traditional fare. But, alas, many of these items were perfect...

Mount Etna loomed large over everything as we arrived in eastern Sicily that early January. From miles away, I could see the steam plumes rising from the snow-topped behemoth, like blown-out candles on a hastily iced birthday cake. Appropriately, I was on a milestone birthday road trip around Sicily, from Palermo to Catania. The second-to-last stop...

As the world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, as well as Women’s History Month, here on Grymes Hill the Festa Della Dama Luncheon was staged at Casa Belvedere, the Italian Cultural Foundation on Grymes Hill. The luncheon honored three extraordinary women, who each received an award during a special presentation in the new Galleria w...

Enclosed between marshlands and sea, at a strategic crossway of river trade routes between East and Northern Europe, Chioggia was erected on a cluster of islands some 16 miles south of Venice, at the southern end of the Venetian lagoon. The commune’s history dates to Byzantine times: its heritage is rich and time honored, and its success built on s...

The next time you’re in Vermont and craving freshly made pasta, we suggest dining at Papa Frank’s Italian Restaurant in Winooski. Since 1984, this popular spot has been the place for all your Italian favorites featuring fresh pasta. So, if you’re in the mood for spaghetti with meatballs, fettuccine Alfredo, homemade ravioli, or even pizza, pack you...

Last year, the Roman Empire TikTok trend began to highlight a shockingly common obsession among men: Many revealed that they think about ancient Rome “at least once a day.” Today, the term “Roman Empire” can be used to refer to just about any kind of everyday obsession, from Caesar salad to Nicki Minaj’s “Roman’s Revenge.” But if your Roman Empire...

The pearl of the unforgettable Amalfi Coastline has to be that of Positano. A splash of colourful pastel hued houses painted across the jagged cliffside above the sparkling blue waters, you’ll find one of the most romantic places in all of Italy! Here’s your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Positano, as well as top travel tips to know bef...