If you are planning a trip to Italy, then you can consider spending some time on Tavolara Island, which lies along the northeast coast of Sardinia. This island is situated in the geographical region of Gallura in the town of Olbia across the Olbia-Tempio province. You can find one of […]
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Why Italy rises in defense of Prosciutto
The past couple of years have been living hell for meat lovers all over the world, at least according to the media. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO) made public the results of research it conducted a couple of years […]
Pecorino Cheese
I have often wondered how the Pecorino cheese was actually produced and took the opportunity of joining a slow food tour organized by Lucia Norrito, for a personal insight at a small family-run farm situated between Pienza and Montepulciano, Tuscany. Here’s everything to learn about Pecorino Romano, pecorino cheese substitute, […]
A Passion Called “Cheese”
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Italian food products
Italy has more than its share of world-class Italian food products: truffles, cheeses, sausages, hams and let’s not even get started with the amazing variety of fresh fruit and vegetables its climate allows for. All of these, in a way or the other, became part of Italy’s famous cuisine. Certainly, the […]
Udine
Udine is a city located in the region of Friuli Venezia Guilia and is situated quite close to the Slovenian Border. Udine has a long history that goes back to centuries. Although the name of Udine is first mentioned only in 938 AD, it is believed that the city had […]
Niccolò Paganini
Niccolò Paganini was an Italian composer and virtuoso violinist who lived in the 18th century. Until today, Niccolo Paganini is considered one of the greatest violinists in the world that has ever lived! The greatest violinist, Niccolo Paganini The radical and brilliant innovations in the violin technique of Paganini are still […]
Vibo Valentia
Vibo Valentia is a city located in the Calabria region is Southern part of Italy. Vibo Valentia is quite an important city in Calabria because it is the main tourism, economic as well as manufacturing hub. The marine harbor in the city is also quite an important one in Calabria. […]
Castle of Pope Julius II
The castle of Julius II is located in Ostia Antica, close to Rome. The castle is located in Piazza della Rocca which is an elegant small square. The town itself is quite small but is known for its well preserved ruins and its architectural marvels. Julius II Castle in […]
Rome Events
A Vast Assortment of Festivals and Events to Attend in Rome It was a crucial year in Rome – the year of 1911. Everywhere among the tiny villas speculators were stirred up at the exposition taking place in the “Belle Arti.” People started recognizing architectures of true value, like the […]