Critical hours for one of the wonders of the western coast of Sardinia. Piscinas, renowned for being among the most beautiful beaches in the world, according to National Geographic, is in serious danger. The coastal waters are turning red due to hazardous discharges, raising concerns among environmentalists, naturalists, and even […]
Author: Francesco Paladini
Uffizi, New Openings: All the Updates
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is kicking off 2024 with change and innovation. After ending 2023 with a historic record of visitors (over 5 million), the prestigious museum complex is embracing change. New openings are on the horizon, with fresh dates and extended hours to enhance the tourist experience. If […]
Ancient Elephant Cemetery: a 300,000-year journey
In the Lazio region, more precisely in North Rome, lies one of Europe’s richest deposits. The Ancient Elephant Cemetery houses the remains of 4-meter-tall giants dating back to the Middle Pleistocene, an incredibly ancient era from over 300,000 years ago. Discoveries from the ancient river of Rebibbia Today, Rebibbia is […]
Galileo Galilei ‘s Middle Finger Relic is Kept in Florence
The Uffizi Gallery museum complex in Florence houses priceless works of art, such as Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and Primavera or Caravaggio’s Young Bacchus. Among these and other material works, there is a peculiar one that most people are unaware of: Galileo Galilei’s middle finger. Since 1927, Galileo Galilei’s […]
In Italy, the world’s first underwater garden: Nemo’s Garden
An innovative and ingenious idea was brought to life by an insight from Sergio Gamberini, founder of the leading underwater equipment company, Ocean Reef Group. The Italian engineer, along with his company’s team, has created a new scenario for future sustainable agriculture. The world’s first underwater garden was born in […]
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy: Tourist Guide
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most renowned and celebrated attractions of the Eternal City. The scene featuring Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg in Federico Fellini’s film La Dolce Vita certainly boosted its hype from the 1960s onwards. The Trevi Fountain is a melting pot of Roman history, mythology, […]
The Most Iconic Rock Concerts in Italy
The roar of the delirious crowds, the incessant rhythm, and the unrestrained shouts of passionate fans. This has been the essence of Italy every time the giants of world rock music stepped onto its stages for rock concerts in Italy. Italy was not always a fixed stop on the tours […]
March 10, 1975: entry into force of the Majority Age Law in Italy
A historic milestone for Italian politics finds its roots in today’s date, 49 years ago. The law on majority age in Italy lowered the threshold from 21 to 18 years, bringing with it all the following duties. Today, I will tell you about this extremely important chapter in our history […]
Pelé in Italy: A Journey of Soccer Magic
The only man on the planet to win three editions of the FIFA World Cup (1958; 1962; 1970). Pelé, the Brazilian wizard hailing from Três Corações, was the embodiment of the beauty of the game. In a country where soccer is almost a religion, like Italy, Pelé left an indelible […]
The laws desired by Italian women that have transformed the country
In the lines of Italian history, stories of women who have written pages of change with the strength of their ideas and the commitment of their actions are hidden. Far from the spotlight and the mass media headlines, they have been the protagonists of a silent yet powerful transformation. Keep […]