The region of Emilia Romagna occupies the north-central portion of Italy south of the Po River. Emilia Romagna nearly stretches across the country with its eastern border along the Adriatic Sea and its western area bordering the Liguria. To the north, Emilia Romagna borders the regions of Lombardy and the […]
Perched on the southern slope of Mount Subasio, Spello is without any doubt one of the most fascinating and peculiar sites in the Umbria region. It extends across the back of the mountain from North to South, climbing down almost until the plain, giving the impression of a river of roofs, walls […]
Foligno is a city located along Central Italian region of Umbria and is renowned as an important commercial center and a vital railroad junction. Basically, this city is known for its manufacturing industry that produces paper, textiles, machinery and other transport and machinery items. Foligno is among the rare cities […]
Collazzone is a town and comune located in the region of Umbria in Italy. Collazzone is located in the province of Perugia and is close to the capital of the province. The town is quite small, spread over an area of 55 sq km with a population close to […]
Allies bombings destroyed art, culture, and pieces of history. But, thanks to the monuments men in Italy, some survived. The destruction of the Campo Santo in Pisa brought tears to Deane Keller’s eyes. Pieces of the famous frescoes lay on the floor and the roof had been torn off. Allied […]
Italian cuisine remains one of Italy’s best exports. Known and loved all over the world, its popularity is undoubted, even if sometimes international stereotypes create a limited image of Italian food, much, much poorer than its reality. The cultural aspect of Italian cuisine is as important as the flavors and […]
Venetian Glass: The Delicate Art – Part I A Murano glass creation (Rosanna Galvani/flickr) “The best glass in our time, that of greater beauty, more varied coloring and admirable skill is that made in Murano. It comes in all shades and its clarity and transparency are just like those of true and natural […]
Murano: The Method Behind the Magic Murano glass or vetro di Murano is magic, celebrated and revered all over the world for its beauty, fragility, the skill required in creating it, and last but definitely not the least, its history. Murano glassblowing is almost a religion, and collectors of Murano […]
Murano glass: The Art of Venice The art of making glass has never been quite as entrenched in a place as in Murano, Venice. Murano glass first made its appearance in the 8th century, and despite various ups and downs, has managed to not only endure but also flourish in […]
Italy is considered the home country of wine, one of Italians’ favorite alcoholic beverages. Wine is not simply considered a drink in Italy, but it is part of local habits and culture, especially when sitting around the table. A lot of people in Italy decide to drink a glass […]
