Antonio Vivaldi The composer and violinist Antonio Vivaldi is mostly known for his beautiful Four Seasons, inspired by the scenery around Mantova. However, he was an extremely prolific composer and he led such an intriguing life even Hollywood produced a movie about it. Born on the 4th of March 1678, in […]
Italian Baroque Composers: Tomaso Albinoni Venice had become the cultural and artistic pearl of Europe by the mid seventeenth century and was the birthplace of composer extraordinaire Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni. June 14th, 1671 marked the entry of young Tomaso into the world as the eldest son of a wealthy […]
A new divorce law in Italy After much debate, a new law about divorce has been approved by the Italian Parliament. Under the new law, divorce can take place six months after a consensual separation or one year after a court-ordered separation, whether or not there are […]
Speaking about gelato is truly speaking about Italy, isn’t it? A typically Italian frame: children enjoying gelato in the street in a not so far past (Flavio Ronco/flickr) Italian ice-cream has made the history of desserts and set standards for all types of ice-creams around the world. Now, I personally also […]
Catholic wedding ceremonies are legally recognized in Italy, which means you won’t need to worry about a civil ceremony. Nevertheless, there is a certain amount of documents and specifications you need to take care of to marry with the Catholic rite. As already mentioned when discussing Protestant and other non-Catholic religious […]
Only two types of wedding ceremonies are legally binding in Italy: Catholic weddings and civil ceremonies. Yet, Protestants and non-Catholics of any type need not despair, as it is still a pleasure to marry in Italy having a religious ceremony. However, if you want it to be legally binding, you should have […]
In Alpine Walking Itineraries: the Alpi Marittime I, we have walked through the buildings and upon the roads created by and for the Italian army in the past two centuries. Since the times of Napoleon, these mountains represented a defensive stronghold for Piedmont first and for the Kingdom of Italy later, their […]
Organizing a wedding can be a major headache. In Italy – as anywhere else in the world, really – it is still a bride’s task, with the convenient help of family and friends, who usually give a hand and provide much needed support. It is true, however, that the past bunch […]
Every year, the famous culinary magazine-website-publishing house Il Gambero Rosso publishes a series of “best of restaurants”: from best eateries in each of the main cities in Italy, to the top ten of, say, cheap-and-cheerful cafés, Il Gambero Rosso provides a pretty complete overall guide to the best places to eat in the country. […]
The beauty and history of the Alpi Marittime Itineraries of the Maritimes Alps: il Mongioie, one of the most recognizable peaks of the Maritimes (guidosky/flickr) If you enjoy trekking, you must have liked our first couple of articles on the walking itineraries of the Alps. We learned about some […]
