This is part one of the Life in Italy guide to mosaic in Italy. You can find out more about the art and its roots. Mosaic art is an ancient art. It has been around since two thousand B.C., spreading all over the world. Mosaic art in Italy dates back […]
If you want to enjoy a wonderful vacation on a lovely island around Italy, then Giglio is the best destination. This beautiful island is located across the southernmost corner of the Tuscan archipelago surrounded by blue sea. Giglio lies at a distance of 50 kms towards the southern side of […]
Tucked away on the eastern slopes of the Serchio valley in northwest Tuscany is a nature reserve with the Orrido di Botri as its centerpiece. A beautiful corner of the Orrido di Botri (Già che ci sono/Flickr) Before hitting the road, always make sure you know what to pack for a […]
Making a Lawn in Italian Gardens There can be nothing more disturbing for me as a garden designer than the sight of a green, English style lawn, in Italy. Ever since the onset of expensive computerized irrigation systems Italy has begun regarding the “English lawn” in Italy as […]
Major Events in the History of this Art Form The origins of glassmaking in the area of the Venetian lagoon date very far back in history, with the first reliable reports of activity placing this art form in the 8th century. However, many centuries had to pass before the artisans […]
National Parks are natural areas protected to preserve wild nature for posterity and to safeguard their ecosystem. In Italy there are 24 Natural Parks and they cover about 5% of the national territory. Parco Nazionale dell’Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise Map of the National Park of Abruzzo The most famous national park […]
What did Romans do in their spare time? They all fled to Rome’s best-kept secret, a place called Ancient Stabiae . Located on a panoramic bluff overlooking the Bay of Naples, lies Ancient Stabiae, a little known jewel in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Here, powerful Romans built extraordinary villas, […]
Italian History In many ways, the history of Italy is the history of the modern world. So many pivotal moments in our collective past have taken place in Italy that it can be considered Europe’s historical keystone. In this section, learn about the great and not so great moments in […]
Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was born on August 31, 12 AD. He was the third of the six children that were born to Caesar Augustus‘ adopted grandson, Germanicus, and his granddaughter, Agrippina. He was born in the ancient town of Antium (modern Anzio), which was located in Central Italy, near the […]
Breathtaking Views in Umbria I’m listening to the car radio and on comes “Una Storia Importante” by Eros Ramazzotti. The first lines of the song “quante scuse ho inventato io” remind me of the many excuses I used to make for not having the time to get out there and […]