Giovanni da Verrazzano (1485-1528), one of the greatest explorers of his time, was the first to set foot on the Atlantic coast of North America. The Verrazzano Bridge in New York, inaugurated in 1964, is an imposing tribute to him. Let’s explore the feats of our hero from Greve in […]
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Lake Bolsena ( Activities )
Lake Bolsena is sometimes called Italy’s belly button from its shape and location in the middle of the peninsula. It is located about 100 km north of Rome and is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Northern Lazio, sometimes called Tuscia, and has borders close to Umbria and Tuscany as well. […]
The event “Sulla Strada del Giglio” returning on October 14 and 15
With the coming of autumn, Colorno prepares to stage a unique autumn edition of the classic and renowned event Sulla Strada del Giglio. The market for quality gardening will be held in Colorno (PR) on Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to sunset, in front of […]
The Salerno-Reggio Calabria freeway will be the first European smart road
According to the latest ANAS (National Autonomous Company of State Roads) updates, a true engineering marvel will soon arrive in Italy. Our engineers are working on a highly sophisticated project that will make Italy the first European country to have a smart road. The first 100 kilometers have already been […]
Hot Emergency: All Alpine glaciers over 0 degrees Celsius
The burning summer of 2023 is about to become a distant memory, but the scorching temperatures do not appear to be abating. This is the present scenario in Italy, with another hot emergency affecting the country’s northern regions. What is going on? All alpine glaciers are above zero at all […]
August 2023: How is the situation with the speed camera war?
Italy has a heated debate about fines for speeding violations. Many speed camera vandalism instances have been recorded recently, and the problem does not appear to be improving. With 11,060 stations, Italy is the European nation with the most fixed speed detection stations. It’s not easy for those of us […]
Speed Cameras in Italy: A Tourist’s Guide
As the saying goes, Country you go, custom you find. Speed cameras are the number one enemy of motorists, whether they are casual vacationers or professional truck drivers. Fortunately, we now have various tactics and tricks that allow us to know the specific positions of these terrible detectors ahead of time. […]
Storm Patricia brings snow back to the Marmolada in August
We return to discuss the bizarre weather that has plagued Italy recently and shows no signs of abating. The latest news is the return of snow on the Marmolada, despite the fact that the month of July has left us with memories far from those of a regular winter month’s […]
3.3 million euros for the restoration of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice
Almost four years have gone since the damage wrought by the 2019 rising tide. Four days of fire for Venetians who experienced the tide surge over the limit of 140 cm four times in a single week: from September 12 to September 17. Instead, we may breathe a sigh of […]
18 May: International Museum Day. The most visited museums in Italy
May 18 is a significant day in the realm of culture in Italy and beyond: it commemorates worldwide museums’ Day. This event was launched in 1977 on the initiative of the Council of Europe to promote cultural heritage knowledge and to create public awareness of the necessity of protecting and […]