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Italy is peppered with villages from hilltop hamlets crowned by medieval castles to coastal resorts with fishing-boat-filled bays. The association ‘i borghi più belli d’Italia’ - the most beautiful villages in Italy - celebrates, promotes and preserves these tiny treasures. As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these q...

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Maserati, the iconic Italian luxury car manufacturer, commemorated its 110th anniversary in December 2024 with a series of global events that highlighted its rich heritage and forward-looking vision. These celebrations served as a platform to introduce new models and engage with enthusiasts worldwide. In Modena, Italy, Maserati's historic headquart...

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Naples has been crowned the best city in the world for food according to the rankings from TasteAtlas for 2024/2025. This recognition further cements Italy's position as a culinary powerhouse, with multiple cities ranking high on the list. Naples, the birthplace of Pizza Margherita and Sfogliatella, earned its top spot by showcasing a cuisine that...

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In Italy, New Year’s Eve is not just a celebration but a true journey through flavors rich in history and meaning. The dishes served at the festive dinner are no coincidence: they are symbols, offering wishes of luck and prosperity for the new year.Whether it’s cotechino and lentils, symbolizing abundance, or desserts like panettone and torrone, ev...

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The world of wine is evolving, driven by consumers seeking fresher, lighter options and the impacts of climate change influencing vineyard practices. In this context, Lambrusco—a sparkling red wine renowned worldwide—is embracing innovation. Notably, the Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC will now include a white version, produced from Lambrusco grapes vinif...

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Taste Atlas, the renowned gastronomic guide, recently published a ranking of the 100 best pasta dishes in the world, based on 16,879 reviews. Italian dishes dominate the list, occupying all of the top 16 positions. On the podium we find pasta dishes from Piedmont, Sicily and Sardinia. Here are the 16 Italian dishes at the top of the ranking. Tajari...

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Italian Christmas culinary traditions are deeply rooted in the country’s history and culture, offering a diverse array of regional specialties. From the Alps in the north to the Mediterranean islands in the south, each region has its own unique recipes and dishes that make the holiday season a time of joy, community, and, most importantly, exceptio...

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The Accademia Verdiana del Teatro Regio di Parma is set to hold a course in New York from Jan. 13 to 17, 2025. The course is supported by International Friends of Festival Verdi, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, and Fondazione Prof. Roberto Massini ETS and will allow 10 young singers who were selected to take intensive courses with a scholarship of $5...

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The Italian state has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Villa Verdi, home of the great composer Giuseppe Verdi, Italy's culture ministry announced on Monday. Verdi lived and composed in the building, located in Sant'Agata di Villanova in the Piacenza area of northern Italy, from 1851 until his death in 1901. The state is to formally take po...

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Wall Street rainmaker Michael Aiello found himself in Italy in late October, making an unlikely pitch. The chairman of the corporate department at law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, whose day job involves steering Fortune 500 companies through multibillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions, was in Cesena, a city close to the Adriatic coast, trying t...

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