The recent elimination of Italy from the European Championship in Germany (Euro 2024) has not actually closed the doors on the Italian national team and its tradition. There is much more than just the Azzurri: the championship cup is crafted by Italian master artisans and produced by the Iaco Group. […]
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Step into the past: Ferrara’s “Al Brindisi” is the world’s oldest tavern
Ferrara is the city that hosts the first tavern in the world. It couldn’t be otherwise, in a country like Italy, where gastronomic and culinary culture is one of the cornerstones of Italian identity. It is not only the oldest tavern in the world, but it is much more. Its […]
The Amalfi lemon coffee: a summer tradition to try
In the past, it was considered an excellent remedy for headaches, and some even say for stomach disorders too. However, the tradition of lemon coffee is very ancient, and if we focus on the renowned Amalfi Coast, we understand that there is much more to discover. The lemon gardens of […]
Almost 6 million Italians live abroad
As of January 1, 2024, the population of Italy was nearly 59 million, with an annual variation of about -0.3%. However, what is surprising is that almost 6 million Italians live abroad. But from which regions do most citizens migrate? +91% of Italians abroad since 2006 The iconic year we […]
Discovering the Maltese: Italy’s premier show dog
While a veterinary medicine student in Italy, I’ve had the fortune to interact with various dog breeds. Today, I want to tell you the story of the Maltese, a dog that symbolizes elegance and refinement. Although not appreciated by everyone, it is highly followed in dog shows.And how many dogs […]
Most Famous Italian Songs: 1950s to 2020s
Here is a rich collection of the most famous Italian songs ever. Italian musical culture is renowned worldwide, especially thanks to the long series of tunes that we still sing. From movie soundtracks to international hits, here is a list from the 1950s to the 2020s of songs that have […]
Chiara Ferragni ‘s villa on lake Como is for sale
The villa purchased by the couple Chiara Ferragni-Fedez in January 2023 is officially for sale. A property valued at 5 million euros, described as the house of their dreams, is in private negotiation but is certainly not easy to acquire. After the Pandoro-gate scandal and the resurgence of rumors regarding […]
The most beautiful flower carpets in Italy: Infiorata
Italy is a country of traditions par excellence, where festivities are sacred and always celebrated with great sentiment. On the occasion of the Corpus Domini celebration, many cities and small villages come together to celebrate with tons of petals (Infiorata). Petals, flowers, berries, seeds, and, above all, so many colors—come […]
Anniversary of the Birth of the Italian Republic: June 2, 1946
Seventy-eight years ago, one of the most iconic and revolutionary dates in Italian history, the people freely chose the establishment of the republic. However, a victory that was not overwhelming highlighted a stark social divide between the North and the South.This is the story of the birth of the Italian […]
June, 2nd: the Festa della Repubblica explained
So, June 2nd is the Festa della Repubblica. It’s when Italians celebrate the Republic. Here’s an explanation of this day. First and foremost, it might be easy to confuse this date with the Festa della Liberazione. While the latter celebrates the day Italy was liberated by the Allies. On the […]