Chievo Verona Logo Chievo is a small neighborhood right outside of Verona in Veneto. About 15 years ago it became famous when, in one of the most amazing underdog stories of Italian soccer, its Cinderella team was able to reach Serie A, the top league, and after that to carry its […]
Marie Taglioni in Zephire She taught Queen Mary of England how to curtsy. Victor Hugo dedicated a book to ‘her feet, to her wings.’ Yet her French ballet teacher complained: “Will that little hunchback ever learn to dance?” He also called her an ‘ugly duckling’ and rejected her at the age […]
Symbol of Rome, of the Vatican and of the Renaissance, the Sistine Chapel is without a doubt one of our capital’s most beautiful treasures. Known for being one of Michelangelo’s masterpieces and for hosting in secrecy and mystery papal elections – it’s called “conclave,” for those not into Vatican news! – […]
Matthew Fox. Ph. WCM1111 on flickr (flic.kr/p/deiAs) For the most part Matthew Fox will remembered as Dr. Jack Shepard in one of the most successful and followed TV series ever made: “Lost“. The 6 season series was a global phenomenon, and an incredible production for the cast to be associated with […]
The beautiful La Alta Via dei Monti Liguri stretches 400 kilometers from the border of France to the border of Tuscany. On one side the Alta Via faces the sea, on the other the chain of Alpine mountains. The views from Alta Via’s green paths are second to none and as […]
Ezio Greggio. Ph. Marco Albanese on flickr (flic.kr/p/5jSaRe) From cabaret to stardom, Ezio Greggio has perfected the art of being in show business, finding success without compromising his private life. Greggio owes a great deal to Antonio Ricci, the author of many live hit shows on Italian television, and […]
Sutri is a small town located in the region of Lazio in Italy. Sutri is located in the province of Viterbo and is located close to Rome and Viterbo. The town is located on the narrow tuff rock and is located on the famous Via Cassia road. The history of Sutri […]
Lari, Pisa – Tuscany Lari is a town and a commune located in Tuscany, Italy in the province of Pisa. The town is located close to Florence and Pisa and is spread out over an area of approximately 45 sq km. Lari is located on the left side of […]
Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia Ph. Radio Radicale on Wikicommons The history of the Savoia family, and its relationship with Italy, is long and complicated, and both positive and negative. The House of Savoia is the former Royal House of Italy, which was responsible for the unification of Italy more […]
Continues from Part I of the Via Cassia Siena When it comes to visiting Tuscany Siena is not to be missed. Siena’s magnificent Duomo, the monuments in the famous Piazza del Campo and the warren of narrow streets must be explored before continuing on your journey. It is amazing to […]
