If you dream of getting lost in the winding streets and steps of a city surrounded by lush vineyards, then Siena is the place for you. The gothic romance of this medieval city has been fiercely protected over the years and, in some ways, visiting Siena is like taking a step back […]
Acciaroli is a little hydillic hamlet in the Salerno province, about 85 miles from Naples, in the southern Italian area of Cilento. To some, “Cilento” may sound quite familiar, as it is not only a beautiful area of Campania, but had been also named, as early as the 1950s, as the one […]
Covering a popular song is a pretty common occurance in American music: artists pay tribute to others by doing so, often freshening up the success of a tune. Some examples? Well, the first coming into my mind draw from my grunge-punk (god bless the 1990s!) background, still provide good examples: […]
Most people are aware of the destruction of Pompeii that occurred on August 24, 79 A.D. The ruins of Pompeii are world-famous. Each year thousands of visitors flock to Italy to view the archeological wonder. Herculaneum, Italy, as well as Pompeii, are some of the most visited attractions of the […]
An old saying maintains that Italians are a nation of poets, sailors and lovers: well, there is nothing quite as stereotyped as that, yet, even in this, one finds a grain of truth. Italy did give birth to some of the most influential literary and artistic movements: think of Dante and Guido […]
The design artistry of the Italian automotive manufacturers has gained worldwide recognition. Brands include Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Maserati, and Fiat. But for many car enthusiasts, the name Alfa Romeo is the essence of fine Italian cars. These are the top Alfa Romeo models. Let’s take a look at a […]
Think of Italy: beautiful landscapes, incredible art, delectable wines and food. Life-changing inventions are not among the first things springing to mind, right? Yet, incredible minds were born in the country and they all contributed to the evolution of science, technology, the art: in other words, they contributed to make the […]
Advice on Designing Italian Gardens EcoLogica: The dream farmhouse or villa has been purchased, the nearest restaurant has been found and approved, the house has finally been restored and the flooring and paint finishes decided, so now all that’s left to do is make a garden! The planning of the […]
Essentials to a Roman Style Garden There is a considerable body of evidence surrounding the gardens of ancient Rome that details the various elements that comprised their pleasure and villa style gardens. Many classical features are found in today’s gardens and landscapes paying homage to those ancient stylized Roman gardens. […]
According to Italian tradition, when a man wanted to ask for a woman’s hand in marriage either himself (or in some cases, his brother or another male relative) went to speak to the woman’s father. Once the father said yes and both families were fine with the arrangement, presents were […]
