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September 27 – 29, 2024. The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington is glad to announce the participation of Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino to the 20th edition of the Richmond Folk Festival this fall in Richmond, VA. For more information please visit the event’s web page here.   Formed by writer Rina Durante in 1975, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentin...

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Italy has more than its share of legendary drives for the perfect Italy road trip. Many of the country's most spectacular routes are well traversed, first by the Romans and then by the subsequent civilizations and peoples who followed, carving out picturesque paths that offer much more than a means of getting from A to B. While some are particularl...

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Rome may be the Eternal City, but Lecce, positioned on the Salentine Peninsula—the heel of boot-shaped Italy—is a Baroque powerhouse, replete with myriad statues and notable architecture. Yet the urban enclave is more than a monument to the past: In 2023, the city won a prestigious award in recognition of its initiatives to reduce carbon emissions...

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Once August has passed, September has always been considered the month of restarting, of work starting again, of the new school year and the usual commitments of daily life. The summer heat subsides, making the days pleasant and ideal for exploring, while tourist crowds begin to dwindle. This period offers a perfect mix of mild climate, natural bea...

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In early July, the southern Italian town of Scorrano is transformed into a kaleidoscopic light display. To celebrate the patron saint Santa Domenica, giant architectural structures studded with lightbulbs known as luminarie are erected. There are castellated entrance gates, arched tunnels, rose windows and domes decorated in multicoloured lights so...

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The Isole Tremiti, located in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Puglia, are an enchanting archipelago known for their pristine beauty and rich history. Comprising five islands – San Domino, San Nicola, Capraia, Cretaccio, and Pianosa – they offer a unique blend of natural wonders and cultural heritage, which makes them a favorite destination of man...

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An Italian company has found a way to take recycling to a much higher level: collecting mussel shells and other bivalve mollusks derived from waste in manufacturing to turn them into an environmentally sustainable cement. The step is not direct (mussels do not directly become cement) but the project works. The startup is called W3DS (an acronym for...

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Picture this: you’re driving down the Autostrada del Sole (“Sun Motorway”), weaving through endless queues and stopping for a quick sandwich and coffee at those classic bridge-type Autogrill designed by Angelo Bianchetti. As you roll into town, you stumble upon village bars with their blue Algida tables and Monobloc white plastic chairs, where loca...

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A trip to South Italy is one of those experiences so enriching and engaging that every traveler should try at least once in a lifetime. And if you have never experienced it (yet), well, maybe it's time to think about your next adventure. Today we want to bring you discovering an extraordinary place, where to touch by hand the authentic essence of t...

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Bari, the capital of Puglia, is a city rich in history, culture and charm. If you have a free day and want to explore the beauty that the city offers, there are numerous attractions and activities you can do without having to leave the city center; moving from Bari, however, you will be able to admire unspeakable wonders - within a radius of a few...

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