Catholic wedding ceremonies are legally recognized in Italy, which means you won’t need to worry about a civil ceremony. Nevertheless, there is a certain amount of documents and specifications you need to take care of to marry with the Catholic rite. As already mentioned when discussing Protestant and other non-Catholic religious […]
Year: 2015
Protestant and Non-Catholic weddings in Italy
Only two types of wedding ceremonies are legally binding in Italy: Catholic weddings and civil ceremonies. Yet, Protestants and non-Catholics of any type need not despair, as it is still a pleasure to marry in Italy having a religious ceremony. However, if you want it to be legally binding, you should have […]
Alpine Walking Itineraries: the Alpi Marittime II
In Alpine Walking Itineraries: the Alpi Marittime I, we have walked through the buildings and upon the roads created by and for the Italian army in the past two centuries. Since the times of Napoleon, these mountains represented a defensive stronghold for Piedmont first and for the Kingdom of Italy later, their […]
Wedding Bells in Italy
Organizing a wedding can be a major headache. In Italy – as anywhere else in the world, really – it is still a bride’s task, with the convenient help of family and friends, who usually give a hand and provide much needed support. It is true, however, that the past bunch […]
Best Restaurants in Rome
Every year, the famous culinary magazine-website-publishing house Il Gambero Rosso publishes a series of “best of restaurants”: from best eateries in each of the main cities in Italy, to the top ten of, say, cheap-and-cheerful cafés, Il Gambero Rosso provides a pretty complete overall guide to the best places to eat in the country. […]
Alpine walking itineraries: the Alpi Marittime I
The beauty and history of the Alpi Marittime Itineraries of the Maritimes Alps: il Mongioie, one of the most recognizable peaks of the Maritimes (guidosky/flickr) If you enjoy trekking, you must have liked our first couple of articles on the walking itineraries of the Alps. We learned about some […]
5 best Italian movies of all times
This are the 5 best from the article Best Italian Movies The Italian Film Industry has produced some important movies that have gained international recognition and fame. Here’s our five all-time favorites. 5 Best Italian Movies: IL POSTINO / THE POSTMAN (1994) Director: Michael Radford. Cast: Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia Cucinotta. Academy […]
Italian castles for sale
Finding historical buildings for sale and buying real estate in Italy is a dream for many: from beautiful apartments in the historical centre of the country’s most famous cities, to charming little houses in characteristic rural towns and large, painting-like farms, Italy offers something for all tastes. Some, however, may […]
The Marò case
Last month, Italy celebrated an anniversary considered by many a symbol of failure: failure of the power and capabilities of Italian diplomacy, but also failure of the State to care for the well being and safety of its citizens. Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone have been held captive by Indian […]
Guidelines for Residency in Italy
Moving to Italy: Guidelines for Residency in Italy Before moving to Italy it’s important to have residency guidelines well clear in mind Note: If you like to discuss Moving to Italy please use LifeInItaly Facebook group. The following are guidelines ONLY, not legal advice. We are not lawyers. All information […]