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Taking a journey into Italian falsi d’autore will take us back a few decades. In 1998, the world of art admired for the first time “La Bella Principessa,” known in English as Portrait of a Young Fiancée, an unknown portrait attributed by many experts to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. […]
25 Aprile, the 25th of April, is one of the Republic’s most important celebrations, as it marks the anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Traditionally, 25 Aprile is celebrated with parades and ceremonies all over the country, but this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, it hasn’t […]
2020 was the 500th anniversary of Raffaello’s death. But it’s time to remember Raffaello’s life. The artist was born on April, 6th. And, in 2020, Italy prepared an incredible birthday celebration for him. But Covid-19 hit. And it forced the Scuderie del Quirinale exhibit to close for the time being. […]
Joan Baez sings for Italy to show support to the country in this difficult time. She chose Un Mondo d’Amore, popular 1967 song by Gianni Morandi, which she had already covered in English in the 1960s, with the title A world of Love. The song is considered a generational anthem […]
In Italy, pasta Carbonara is every student’s staple food: when you are in university, you always have spaghetti, eggs, and cheese in your cupboard. Guanciale or pancetta is easy to get at the store and does not cost too much. Cheap, easy to make, filling, what is not to love about […]
We need to support Italy with our thoughts, and music is a great way to bring our mind to places, channelling good energy towards them. So, thinking of Italy with Dean Martin and its music may well be a good exercise in addressing all positive energy to our beloved country. […]
Discover Italy’s most beautiful places according to popular magazine Harper’s Bazaar: Calfosch, in South Tirol (Trentino Alto-Adige) Lake Como (Lombardia) Positano, on the Amalfi Coast (Campania) Polignano a Mare (Puglia) Siena (Toscana) Ponte Sant’Angelo and Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome (Lazio) The Dolomites (Trentino Alto-Adige and Veneto) Bologna (Emilia Romagna) The […]
Did you know? The Italian artist Canova was supposed to create a model of George Washington. The catch? The President was naked. How it happened Thomas Jefferson commissioned the study to Canova at the end of 1812. The Italian artist was supposed to make a plaster model of George Washington, […]
Milan is at the heart of our economy and culture, it’s the most cosmopolitan city we have. We need to love it, not abandon it! Don’t abandon Milan, nor the rest of Italy! If you’re looking for great accommodation in Milan, check out some of our favorite budget-friendly places, like […]
Leonardo Da Vinci is a continuous source of interest and curiosity