An insider’s guide to Genoa top attractions
Famous mostly for its aquarium, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region in northwest Italy. Described by French writer, Flaubert, as “a beauty that tears the soul”, Genoa is full of...
Museion in Bozen, a prestigious museum for contemporary art
There’s a huge building in the centre of Bozen (Bolzano). It’s made of glass and it’s characterized by a stunning architecture, which is impossible not to gaze at. It’s the Museion we are talking...
Segway tours in Rome, a great way to explore the city
Once arrived in a big city like Rome, so rich in monuments, historic squares, wonderful parks, stunning churches and breathtaking views, the dilemma to be solved is: how to see all these things in a short...
What to see in South Tyrol: the attractions of Bolzano and Fiemme Valley
All travelers who love to go to the mountains should visit the Trentino-South Tyrol region, which offers not only beautiful sights, but also many activities related to the history of this border territory,...
Vinitaly, the world’s largest wine fair
“Wine is poetry in a bottle”. Stevenson’s quote becomes even more reliable today, when April is starting. Why? Because the world’s largest wine fair is about to begin. It’s called Vinitaly and it...
Street Art in Italy, a brief overview
In Italy, the word art is often associated with frescos, statues and paintings. It’s a glorious art, which was made in ancient times and which has survived the passing of time. What it doesn’t refer to...
Assisi, the town of quietness in Umbria
Calling Assisi with its name seemed flimsy to the Italian poet Dante Alighieri. He suggested the label Orient to be used instead: such a distinguished name was more appropriate for a remarkable city. Assisi...
Nuoro velvet: Italy’s finest fabric
Nuoro is a small town in the heart of Sardinia, which became famous for its production of the most refined and elegant fabric ever made: velvet. The name velvet comes from the Latin vellus, but it saw its...
St Ambrose Carnival, a traditional event in Milan
They say people in Milan are as grey as the fog that surrounds the city: apparently, they are always on a hurry and only interested in making money. This is, in some way, true. But living in Milan means not...
Sicilian cuisine, a guide to typical food and traditional recipes
Italian singer Carmen Consoli once said: “ I was born in Sicily: I know we’re not as easy to deal with as you’d expect. And that’s also true if you consider our food! We’ve invented the most complex...