Those who think that horses are the only ones to compete in races in Italy would be incredibly surprised to know that frogs do it too. The palio of Siena is certainly the most famous and renowned par excellence and few people know that it is not the only palio […]
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2013 Italian elections
2013 Italian elections Time may pass and new elections will take place but 2013 elections have certainly centralized a lot of attention. After a period of not very flourishing and confusing political life, Italy is going through an even more disorienting period. Political elections, which took place in February, have […]
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy
Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the catwalk in her youth and today Ph. flickr/Hot Gossip Italia Carla Bruni has worn a lot of hats in her life: heiress, supermodel, singer, mother and First Lady among them. Famous for her good looks, natural talent, and a penchant for dating equally […]
Camorra
Camorra: the criminal organization of building trade and wasting management Though less known abroad than its sicilian counterpart, the mafia, the term camorra refers to another criminal organization in Italy, known all over the territory. It is often associated and replaced by the term mafia in other countries and presented […]
The most famous museums in Rome
The most famous museums in Rome Italy has more than 3000 museums on its territory . From major art galleries, to smaller, local museums focusing on the history of the area such as agricultural museums, maritime museums and town history museums, all can be found in Italy. Due to such […]
Second-hand markets Italy
Mercatini dell’usato: second-hand markets in Italy Going shopping is one of the nicest things to do during your free time. But if you think you need to spend a lot of money in Italy to get real good buys, you’re wrong, as there’re loads of places where to find beautiful […]
Barter in Italy
In time of crisis Italy swaps We know that the economic crisis is booming almost all over the world. Italy too is not living rich moments but people are trying to cope with this situation re-inventing what is actually the oldest system of good exchange: the barter. Following the boost […]
Museums in Naples
A guide to Italian museums. Explore the most famous museums in Naples, Italy. If you like visiting museums, and art is one of your greatest passions, Italy is the right country for you. Italy offers a high number of museums to discover; they will satisfy the most demanding tourists as […]
Beppe Grillo and the five-star movement
Il Movimento 5 stelle- the five-star movement Movimento cinque stelle Italy is living a particularly delicate period, both in politics and economics, and Italians seems to be tired of it. The spirit prevailing among people, and the will of change has been marked also in the […]
Rocca Albornoz, Narni
The town of Narni is a part of the Umbria region and is located on a stunning limestone cliff overlooking the Black River. Rocca Albornoz is one of the town’s most notable landmarks. Built in the 14th century the Rocca Albornoz was originally a military structure meant to protect […]