The fourth Mid-Atlantic edition of the restored film festival Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour (Re-discovered Cinema on Tour) takes place from March 6 through March 10, 2024 across the DMV area, and it will culminate again with screenings at the National Gallery of Art. This year's collaborations extended to the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington,...

In this article, we delve into the 20 best places to retire in Italy for US citizens. Navigating retirement planning involves strategic decision-making, and for numerous US citizens, Italy has emerged as an enchanting destination to retire to. These American retirees are attracted to the richness of the Mediterranean lifestyle, the beauty of stunni...

You're starting in the Viola Pasifae, "says Enrico, Lamborghini’s jovial PR manager, flashing his time- honoured Italian smile at the lady in our group. Sensing our impatience, he turns to the rest of us and goes, “You’ve got the Grigio Acheso, you the Arancio Xanto, you the Rosso Efesto, you the Blu Okeanos,” and directing his attentions towards m...

Acetaia Giusti concluded 2023 with a record-breaking turnover of 17 million euros, marking an unprecedented achievement for this historic Italian company. With a rich heritage spanning 400 years and the esteemed title of the oldest producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, last year Acetaia Giusti witnessed a remarkable surge in business volume, boas...

Carnival season, generally in February, is a great time to visit Italy. During the weeks leading up to Lent, special festivities occur in cities and towns from north to south. Of course, the most famous carnival in Italy is the Carnevale di Venezia, the legendary carnival held in Venice each year. But the town of Cento, in the province of Ferrara i...

Piazzas are a typical architectural feature of Italian cities. Ever since the time of the ancient Romans, they have been the main public place in historic centres, connection points for commerce, the administration of politics, religion and local justice. These urban spaces have always represented fundamental places for social life in Emilia-Romagn...

In Bologna, the term "Quadrilatero" refers to the area centrally located between the Rizzoli, dell'Archiginnasio, Farini, and Castiglione avenues. However, it goes beyond that. It is the birthplace of major institutions in Bologna like banks, universities, theaters, towers, hospitals, museums, and pubs. These streets have seen history. Consider the...

With family celebrations taking up the winter holidays and the summer a perennial struggle to mesh everyone’s schedules, spring break in Italy can be a great alternative. Schools generally close at least once between March and April, and stay closed for a week (or slightly longer, if you count two weekends); flights are often cheaper during these s...

In the heart of Manhattan, a culinary event is set to unfold at Lucciola Restaurant on February 5th at 7pm. Under the guidance of Chef Michele Casadei Massari and his business partner Alberto Ghezzi, both from Bologna, Lucciola is hosting an exclusive fundraising dinner, aiming to contribute significantly to the preservation of one of Italy’s histo...

I was 15 when I went to my first Verdi opera, “Il Trovatore,” at the Met, the old Met, in 1964. I could barely figure out what was going on but didn’t care. Leontyne Price sang Leonora, and I was in awe of her plush, beautiful voice. The singing, the chorus, the orchestra, the emotional drama, the music with its mixture of soaring melody, intensity...