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 […]
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Sutri
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
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
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 […]
Via Cassia – Part II
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 […]
Italian Spa Towns
Italy is world-known for the rejuvenating effects of its thermal spas. Beauty treatments, massages, leisure activities, and world-class menus are usually included in the Italian spa experience. The popularity of Italian Spa Towns and natural hot springs (terme) is once again on the rise. Many of the traditional […]
8 American Dining Customs You Won’t Find in Italy
Oberrichter Restaurant in Malborghetti, Val Canale, Udine (Photo by Johann Jaritz via Wikimedia Commons) There are certain cultural customs that don’t always translate in a foreign country. What you’re used to at home isn’t always accepted in the place you are visiting. In Italy, you can be sure that most people are […]
Calciopoli
Luciano Moggi, on the left, was one of the protagonists of Calciopoli, Italy’s football scandal In 1980, the world of Italian soccer was shaken by one of the worst illegal match fixing scandals of its history; many believed such dark times had ended with the Italian World Cup victory in […]
Inter: Soccer Team Internazionale Milan
Inter Milan Logo Soccer (or football) is a big deal in Italy and Inter Milan is one of the biggest teams in the country. Inter is also the only Italian team never to be relegated to second division, Serie B. Founded in 1908, Inter won its first scudetto, […]
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni. Ph. Майоров Владимир on wikipedia Giovanni Trapattoni is a legend. He is the most successful club coach in history, once the coach of the Italian national team and later, at over 70 years of age, coaching the blossoming Irish National team, which he led to the Euro 2012 finals. […]