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As the year 2022 draws to a close - a year in which we celebrated the 35th anniversary of the St Louis-Bologna Sister Cities - we have yet another reason to celebrate. Our board member and VP, Elizabeth Bernhardt, Ph.D., has announced the publication of her long-awaited book on the life of renaissance Bolognese noblewoman Genevra Sforza de' Bentivo...

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The Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is proudly home to nine captivating, extremely productive provinces and has one of the most diverse landscapes one can experience. From its breathtaking medieval and Renaissance architecture, castles, and cities scattered across its terrain to being caressed by the sparkling blue Adriatic Sea to the east, bordered...

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Traditionally in Italy the celebrations also continue on December 26th, on the feast of Santo Stefano (Boxing Day). The most popular recipe is undoubtedly tortellini in broth, a hot dish perfect for colder days. An ancient tale tells that during the 13th century a marquise arrived in Castelfranco Emilia and stopped at an inn called Corona: the host...

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The city of Bologna in Emilia-Romagna is to be the latest location for the new United Nations University dedicated to using big data and artificial intelligence to manage changes in the human habitat, officials said Wednesday. Emilia-Romagna Governor Stefano Bonaccini said the Emilian capital would house the 12th branch of the university to open ar...

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The Ca' Brigida Oasis is located in the Marecchia Valley, at Il Doccio, in the municipality of Verucchio. It covers about 16-17 hectares in mainly hilly environments, which include woods, cultivated areas, a farmhouse with an adjoining park, springs and traces of ancient settlements, belonging to Verucchio's Villanovan civilization. Inside the Oasi...

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Ever dreamed of owning your own secret citadel in a beautiful region of Italy, wandering along its fortified walls like a monarch surveying their kingdom? For less than the price of a townhouse in central London or an attic apartment in Rome's historic center -- that dream can now come true. The medieval castle and hamlet of Serravalle, half-way be...

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Italy is a country famous for its diverse culinary traditions, where each region has given the world a famous dish and each house has a different recipe to prepare it. Foods from Northern Italy are more fat and dairy-laden, thanks to neighboring borders and former colonial occupations (via Zicasso). Southern Italy on the other hand, flanked by the...

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The 33rd edition of the Italian newspaper il Sole 24 Ore's Quality of Life survey crowns Bologna. For the fifth time, the capital of Emilia-Romagna takes the victory, but Bolzano and Florence are also on the podium. Bologna had also won in 2000, 2004, 2011 and 2020. Florence climbs eight positions from last year, while Milan is in eighth place. Rom...

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The streets of Modena, Italy provided the perfect backdrop for Maserati to unveil the livery for its first all-electric race car that will compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Finished in Maserati’s traditional blue, the Tipo Folgore Gen3 is set to race in Season 9 of the EV open-wheel racing series with Edoardo Mortara and Maximili...

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San Francisco Comites presents: Celebrating Italian Traditions and Innovation in the Bay Area & The 10th Anniversary of Museo Italo Americano’s Italian Christmas Market. Museo Italo Americano, 2 Marina Blvd -Fort Mason - Building C, San Francisco, CA. Sunday, December 4th. 12-1.30pm. A panel discussion followed by a TASTING of Italian wines and che...

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