Arquà Petrarca is a small comune and town located in the Veneto region of Italy in the province of Padua. The town is quite small and has a population of only about 1800. Arqua Petrarca is mainly famous because it was home to the famous poet Francesco Petrarca who lived the […]
I think it’s a typical situation: you’re invited to a dinner party and would like to bring a good bottle of vino. Off you go to the wine store, full of expectations, thinking it’ll be an easy choice: in the end, you just need to check out the label, right? […]
Io no speak English is the title of an Italian movie reflecting the conditions of a lot of Italians who can’t speak English very well. It is simply a film, but what is the real situation about Italians speaking English? Nowadays English is regarded, in Italy, and worldwide, as the most […]
If you have a strong romantic vein, you cannot miss some beautiful Italian destinations renowned for being the hometowns of love.
Verona is a city located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Verona and one of the most important tourist destinations in the northern region because of its many annual fairs, shows, operas and its artistic heritage. The city is famous […]
We have seen on movies and television where the Lord of the manor summons the butler to retreat to the wine cellar for a bottle of wine. How impressed would your family and friends be if they discovered you had your own little wine cellar? Home wine cellars are becoming […]
Carrara is a city located in Tuscany, Italy in the province of Massa Carrara. The city is located on the Carrione River, located close to Florence. Carrara is mainly famous for its marble quarries from which white and bluish grey marble is quarried. Cathedral in Carrara The […]
Radda in Chianti is a commune and town located in Tuscany, Italy in the province of Siena. The town is located close to Florence and Siena and is mainly known for its natural beauty. Radda in Chianti is quite a small town with an area of just 80 sq. km […]
The painter went on to say “In fact it is something that gives me lots of satisfaction”. “Why?” asked the peasant. “Because I imagine that this painting will be displayed in some important exhibition halls and lots of people will see it”. “Oh in that case…”. In the second […]
If you are traveling in Italy, here you can find some useful tips on moving within cities. 1. Bus System Buses are the most common means of public transportation within most Italian cities. Usually a ticket costs around 1 Euro and it lasts for 75 minutes allowing for bus hopping […]
