Piazza Galimberti in Cuneo, Piedmont Ph. depositphoto.com/rglinsky The Piedmont region is a collection of different landscapes and, to a certain extent, slightly different cultures, as well. Bordering France and Switzerland, it offers the Alps as well as plains and hills that provide the perfect environment for some of the world’s […]
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Macerata
Macerata is a city located in the region of Marche in central Italy and is the capital of the Macerata province. The historic city center is located on a hill between the Potenza and the Chienti rivers, while the modern part has been developed below, in the same rivers’ plains. The population of […]
What to do in Romagna and le Marche
Some off the track places to visit in the Adriatic entroterra.
Murano Italian Glasswork
The art of Murano glassmaking certainly has a very long and interesting history. The Art Of Italian Glasswork – Past, Present, And Future The Roman Empire introduced glassmaking in the form of vases, vessels, and bottles to the continent of Europe, over 2000 years ago. Its Fall led to a brief […]
Modena
Modena is an amazing city near Bologna in Emilia Romagna. The town is still showing the signs of the main eras through which it developed: the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Baroque period. It definitely has a lot to offer to its citizens and visitors in the way of art, food, […]
Italian names N-Z
Have the baby name hand painted on an Italian ceramic set > Italian Names A to G > Italian Names I to M > Italian Names N to Z > Italian Surnames > Italian Genealogy Nina Female Nicola Male Nino Male God is gracious. From the […]
Italian Names I-M
Italian Names – baby names A to D Italian Baby Names – Italian Names A Great Present: Have the baby name hand painted on an Italian ceramic set Italian Names A to G > Italian Names I to M > Italian Names N to Z > Italian Surnames > Italian […]
Italian Names A-G
Italian Names – baby names A to G Popular Italian Baby Names – Italian Names > Italian Names A to G > Italian Names I to M > Italian Names N to Z > Italian Surnames > Italian Genealogy Alberto Male Agnese Female Agostino Male Agostina Female Alba Female Aldabella […]
Paolo Motorcycle diaries
Since I have been leading rides in my local area ( Washington DC ) for a few years now with my local motorcycle group and I did lead tours in Italy before. I come to Italy a few times a year and I keep here my 1200GS so by now […]
Names and Italian geographical identity
Names can tell much more than expected Several names translate qualities such as strength, politeness and beauty, while others are inspired by classical or mythological characters facing obstacles or wars. In Italy, names too can be the expression of a personal choice inspired by the meaning of the name itself, or […]