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Mose, the system of mobile dams aimed at defending the city of Venice and its lagoon from the phenomenon of high water, is “resurrecting,” and not sinking as some feared, one of the most typical and beloved islets of the Venice Lagoon, the so-called “Bacàn.” It is a narrow tongue of land and sand between the island of Sant'Erasmo and the Lido's Boc...

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Thrill seekers and extreme sports lovers will find Italy is the ideal place in which to experience their passions. The "Belpaese" in fact offers endless opportunities to practice all types of extreme sports: ground, air or water ones. This is the country of national parks, mountain ranges and rivers full of water which make rafting one of the most...

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The photographic exhibition Italia giardino del mondo. Where Nature meets Art, Craft and Design, the first Italian stop of the traveling exhibition dedicated to the heritage of Italian gardens, classical and contemporary, conceived, together with the publication of the same name, as a project of integrated promotion of Italy, produced by the Minist...

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There is only one sport in the world where to wear a particular jersey number you have to be the star of the team. The person who wears that number is the brains of the team, the player with the most imagination, the most class, often even considered a genius. The sport we are talking about is soccer, which has a worldwide fan following estimated a...

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We the Italians’ Ambassador in the Washington State is Randy Aliment, successful lawyer, is the Chair of the Board of Directors of USA Bobsled | Skeleton. His grandparents were born, raised and married in Piedmont, immigrating to Seattle in 1905. Randy worked with Abby Slenker, Digital Media & Communications Manager of USA Bobsled | Skeleton, to gi...

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Italy is always a popular destination for tourism, but in recent years there has been a growing interest from those with Italian ancestry looking to reconnect with their familial heritage. In fact, 2024 was designated as the year of Roots Tourism in Italy, in an effort to attract Italian descendants back to their ancestral land. Italian Citizenship...

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If you find yourself in Venice, Italy, and your heart craves the romance of vineyards and stunning wines, there’s a must-do that you simply can’t miss – explore the enchanting Hills of Prosecco. This famous wine region is so close to Venice! I first discovered this beautiful area during my honeymoon in 2023. Here’s my firsthand experience on how to...

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In a place with as much history as Italy, it’s common to encounter firsts, whether it’s the first bank, the oldest university or even the first espresso machine. In Bassano del Grappa, about 20 miles from Vicenza at the base of the Monte Grappa hills, you’ll find the first grappa distillery. Farmers had long made stronger alcohol out of grape pomac...

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In Padua, Veneto, the world's first totally beating-heart transplant from the donor, both during harvesting and at the time of implantation in the recipient patient. The record-breaking operation was performed in the Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, by the team of the Cardiac Surgery UOC directed by Prof. Gino Gerosa. The operation took place two wee...

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Which one did you buy? What did you taste? Which is the best? In the last 10 years, artisan panettone has become an obsession for Italians. Come mid-November, and earlier each year, it’s all anyone talks about. TV shows, tastings, awards, and local and international competitions have turned Milan’s traditional holiday dessert into a national Christ...

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