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In the hilltop village of Castelvetro di Modena, they were dancing in the streets. It was mid-September, and the revelers were there for the town’s annual Sagra dell’Uva, or Grape Festival. All over the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, winemakers were picking, pressing, and fermenting the latest vintage of Lambrusco, a predominantly red s...

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Since 1956, Ferrarini has been at the heart of Italy’s rich culinary tradition. Born in the historic villa of Rivaltella, nestled in the rolling hills of Reggio Emilia, Ferrarini has become one of Europe’s most respected producers of Italian cured meats. With a deep-rooted commitment to quality, authenticity, and innovation, Ferrarini positions its...

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The Castle of Gropparello, a majestic and fascinating medieval fortification whose foundation dates back to the Carolingian period, surrounded by Guelph walls and perched around the mighty Donjon, is an exclusive destination, perfect for those who wish to treat themselves to a unique experience in a marvelous historic residence. This magnificent ar...

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The Consortia safeguarding Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma, two of Italy’s most iconic PDO products, will exhibit at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago from May 18 to 20. Their presence forms part of the EU-backed campaign “Distinctly, Deliciously, European,” highlighting the quality, heritage, and distinctive flavours of Euro...

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A leaning medieval tower in the centre of Bologna that was cordoned off due to the risk of its collapse is expected to be stabilised and restored by late 2028, the northern Italian city's mayor said on Tuesday. Like the more famous Tower of Pisa, the 12th-century Garisenda tower has leaned for centuries, as the ground on which it was built gave way...

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These days, life moves fast—and our food traditions are struggling to keep up. The flavors that once tied us to places, people, and memories are getting harder to find, lost in a haze fueled by  disconcertingly identical supermarket aisles, the lure of (packaged) convenience, and, as always, climate change. As these foods disappear from our tables,...

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In Italy, the smartest cities are Bologna, Milan, and Turin. This is according to the EY Smart City Index 2025, which ranks the 10 most “intelligent” urban centers in Italy based on their progress in ecological transition, digital transformation, and social inclusion.   The ranking includes 109 Italian cities, with Venice, Rome, Trento, Cagli...

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  The 800th anniversary of the Cantico delle creature 19 green flags awarded for sustainability in the Italian alpine region in 2025 World color day in Italy: a celebration of color and creativity Italy’s push for electric mobility: progress and challenges Italians and their pets: trends, costs, and the growing pet economy 70th edition of the David...

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May 6th is World Color Day, created in 2009 to raise awareness about the importance of colors in the various fields of art, architecture, science, and technology as well in our daily lives, with a significant impact on our mood, emotions, and perception of the world around us. Italy boasts many extraordinary places known for their colors. Here we m...

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For thousands of years, humans have played music using some version of the ocarina, a rounded wind instrument that produces a flute-like sound. In China, ocarina-like instruments date back to 5,000 BC, and the Maya and the Aztecs used them in religious ceremonies. But the modern ocarina, a sweet potato–shaped instrument with 10 to 12 holes, was inv...

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