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Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy: Tourist Guide
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most renowned and celebrated attractions of the Eternal City. The scene featuring Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg in Federico Fellini’s film La Dolce Vita certainly boosted its hype from the 1960s onwards. The Trevi Fountain is a melting pot of Roman history, mythology, […]
The Most Iconic Rock Concerts in Italy
The roar of the delirious crowds, the incessant rhythm, and the unrestrained shouts of passionate fans. This has been the essence of Italy every time the giants of world rock music stepped onto its stages for rock concerts in Italy. Italy was not always a fixed stop on the tours […]
March 10, 1975: entry into force of the Majority Age Law in Italy
A historic milestone for Italian politics finds its roots in today’s date, 49 years ago. The law on majority age in Italy lowered the threshold from 21 to 18 years, bringing with it all the following duties. Today, I will tell you about this extremely important chapter in our history […]
Four Curiosities on Venice’s Ponte dei Sospiri
The real “sighs” of the Ponte dei Sospiri had little to do with those of lovers.
Pelé in Italy: A Journey of Soccer Magic
The only man on the planet to win three editions of the FIFA World Cup (1958; 1962; 1970). Pelé, the Brazilian wizard hailing from Três Corações, was the embodiment of the beauty of the game. In a country where soccer is almost a religion, like Italy, Pelé left an indelible […]
The laws desired by Italian women that have transformed the country
In the lines of Italian history, stories of women who have written pages of change with the strength of their ideas and the commitment of their actions are hidden. Far from the spotlight and the mass media headlines, they have been the protagonists of a silent yet powerful transformation. Keep […]
The Gemelli Polyclinic is Italy’s Best Hospital (Ranked 35th in the World)
For the fourth consecutive year, the most prestigious hospital in the capital confirms its position as the cornerstone of Italian healthcare: the Gemelli Polyclinic is Italy’s best hospital. Explicitly, this is according to a recent study developed by the American magazine Newsweek, based on the opinions of professional doctors, patient […]
History of Women’s emancipation in Italy
A short overview of how women obtained emancipation in Italy and what can still be done to truly make il Belpaese a gender equal country.
March 8: Women’s day in Italy
How has women’s day evolved in Italy?