Italian Art Movements and Periods
Roman Art Italian art movements in Italy start with architectural design of Roman temples and residences, structured on Etruscan models and principles. Because Etruscan style and design modes showed strong…
Italian art and artists
Italian art overview [caption id="attachment_51" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo Buonarroti[/caption] Italy has long been the central focus of world history, Italian art in particular,…
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Italian music
Italian music, including pop, jazz, classical and opera, is famous around the World. This article will introduce you to the music of Italy and its artists.
Top Italian names for boys and girls
ISTAT, the official Italian Statistics Institute has released the 2015 top Italian names for baby boys and girls. Very little has changed from the previous year. For boys, Francesco seems…
The Most Luxurious Villas in Tuscany
The Villas in Tuscany Nestled deep within the rolling hills of Italy lies the old land of Tuscany, home to some of the most historic homes in all of Europe.…
Three of Most Photogenic and Romantic sites in Venice
Venice is one of the most romantic spots on earth to take your significant other. Famous for its breathtaking views and iconic canals which run through the city, Venice is…
Top 5 Picture-Worthy Hotspots in Florence
Places where to capture the best views of Florence, Italy Florence is widely known as one of the most spectacularly beautiful cities to visit. With its historic architecture and stunning…
Venice: La Serenissima
Venice: The Most Serene I cannot remember when I first heard of, or learnt about, La Serenissima, but it would have been many years before my first visit. Of course…
Visiting the Dead in “the most beautiful cemetery in the world”
Until last year I spent my time in the city ducking in and out of cathedrals in which artists and popes were buried, marveling at the sculptures and paintings created…
Walking at night in Florence, Italy
[caption id="attachment_299" align="alignleft" width="246"] Courtesy of https://www.mijnstacaravaninitalie.nl[/caption] Night in Florence? Being a solo female traveler there are two things I am always hearing. The first is that I’ll end up…
Visit Italy now!
Why visit Italy now? Italy is perfect for romantic Couples Fall for Italy's inspiring beauty, as seen in cities like Venice, Rome and Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet. All…
The Italian Suit
The suit that stood the test of time The Italian suit is the exact opposite of the English suit. Italians have always wanted to stand out through the way they…
Region of Puglia – Apulia
[caption id="attachment_153" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Gargano, Puglia[/caption] Puglia was for centuries a strategic province, colonized, invaded and conquered (like its neighbors, Calabria and Sicily) by just about every major power of…
Region of Campania
[caption id="attachment_148" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Bay of Naples[/caption] The region immediately south of Lazio, Campania, marks the real beginning of the Italian south or mezzogiorno. It's the part of the south…
Region of Abruzzo
[caption id="attachment_143" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Barrea (Parco Nazionale, Abruzzo, Italia)[/caption] The name Abruzzo appears to derive from the Latin form Aprutium. The name Aprutium, however, was not in use in Roman…
Region of Lazio
[caption id="attachment_138" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Rome[/caption] Of all Italy's historic cities, it's perhaps Rome, in the region of Lazio, which exerts the most compelling fascination. There's more to see here than…
Region of Emilia-Romagna
[caption id="attachment_135" align="aligncenter" width="800"] One of the many castles in Emilia Romagna[/caption] Set between Lombardy and Tuscany, and stretching from the Adriatic coast almost to the shores of the Mediterranean,…
Region of Liguria
[caption id="attachment_127" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Portofino[/caption] There's an unexpected change as you cross the border from Nice and Monaco: the Italian Riviera (as Liguria's commercially developed strip of coast is known)…
Region of Veneto
[caption id="attachment_124" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Venezia[/caption] The first-time visitor to Venice, in the region of Veneto, arrives with a heavy freight of expectations, most of which turn out to be well…
Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
[caption id="attachment_119" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Abbazia Rosazzo in Friuli[/caption] The geographical complexity of Friuli-Venezia Giulia - around eight thousand square kilometres of alps, limestone plateau, alluvial plain and shelving coastlands -…
Region of Lombardy
[caption id="attachment_116" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Lake Como[/caption] Lombardy, Italy's richest and most developed region, often seems to have more in common with its northern European neighbours than with the rest of…
Region of Piedmont – Piemonte
[caption id="attachment_113" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Alps in Piedmont[/caption] Many of the dishes in Piedmont's (Piemonte) swankiest restaurants derive from the tables of the Piemontese aristocracy, in particular the Savoy dukes…
Region of Trentino-Alto Adige
[caption id="attachment_105" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Dolomites as seen from Lake Misurina[/caption] Trentino-Alto Adige is something of an anomaly: a mixed German-Italian region, much of which has only been part of…
Useful tips to choose an Italian language course
You want to enroll in an Italian Language course? Read these tips. [caption id="attachment_2236" align="aligncenter" width="821"] People gather in Piazza del Popolo in Pesaro[/caption] A language course is useful to…
Visiting Italy on a budget
A brief guide on how to plan an affordable vacation to Italy The richness of Italian life is an irresistible lure - from its cuisine and architecture to its fashion…
Top 5 Must-See Beaches In Italy
Italy features some of the finest beaches in the world From Caribbean-like stretches of soft sand to coves nestled along rocky shores, this country offers a diverse selection of seaside…
Tropea: One of the pearls of the Mediterranean
[caption id="attachment_2231" align="aligncenter" width="748"] The town of Tropea from the air[/caption] Tropea is situated midway along the Costa degli Dei - the coast of the Gods - a 40 kilometre…
Via Francigena (Via Romea)
The Pilgrim's road from Canterbury to Rome It doesn't take long to pick them out: men and women of all ages, most carrying backpacks and using tall walking sticks, dressed…
The Vatican Museums in Rome
A Place to Celebrate Art and History View Images of Vatican City and the Vatican Museums About the Vatican Museums Touted as some of the greatest museums in the world,…
Style Icon: Raoul Bova
Italy is known for its sartorial history - and there's no doubt about it. If you ever see a picture taken in the street, where everyone, without any exception, is…
Region of Sicily
[caption id="attachment_164" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Selinunte, Sicily[/caption] Sicily (Italian and Sicilian: Sicilia) is an autonomous region of Italy in Europe. Of all the regions of Italy, Sicily covers the largest surface…
Italy North to South
A look at the North, Center, and South of Italy including the islands Whether your passion is art or architecture; wine or cuisine; or historical churches or castles, there will…
Seagulls over Italy
[caption id="attachment_2053" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Seagulls in Venice[/caption] What is surprising is the increasing presence of seagulls in Italian cities, a phenomenon which was practically unknown 100 years ago. Just imagine;…
Travel Insurance Tips For Italy
[caption id="attachment_1733" align="aligncenter" width="762"] Rome at night[/caption] Protect That Perfect Italian Holiday With Travel Insurance Italy offers endless choices for incredible holidays. Whether it's skiing in the Alps or a…
Region of Molise
[caption id="attachment_178" align="aligncenter" width="741"] San Vincenzo al Volturno[/caption] Much of Molise still seems to be struggling out of its past, its towns and villages victims of either economic neglect or…
Region of Sardinia
[caption id="attachment_167" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pink Beach[/caption] A little under 200km from the Italian mainland, slightly more than that from the North African coast at Tunisia, Sardinia is way off most…
Region of Aosta Valley
[caption id="attachment_110" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Lake Darpy, Aosta Valley[/caption] Fringed by Europe's highest mountains, Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, veined with valleys and studded with castles, Valle d'Aosta is…
Italy Museums and Historic Sites
[caption id="attachment_597" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pompeii[/caption] Few countries can claim as extensive a heritage of artistic expression. To experience Italy's art firsthand is to touch the soul of the country. From…
Overview of the Italian Language
The standard Italian language is spoken by Italy's 60+ million residents. It is also a minority language in Austria and Switzerland, as well as in Libya, Somalia, and Ethiopia, which…
Monte Amiata: Southern Tuscany’s Highest Mountain
About Monte Amiata In these days of wild and violent volcanic eruptions - Etna, Stromboli, and (who knows when?) Vesuvius - it is reassuring to come across a tame, almost…
Naples without a jacket
[caption id="attachment_376" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Naples[/caption] Yes it has its glamour and glitz, but for the temporary visitor, there is no need to put on a show. Naples has all types,…
Recover the Romance in vacation villas in Italy
Vacation Villas in Italy are the Perfect Cure for Bedroom Blues [caption id="attachment_370" align="alignleft" width="300"] Il Sogno on the Amalfi Coast, Italy[/caption] When the old bedroom blues have you feeling…
Oroscopo del giorno
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Meteo: Previsioni del tempo in Italia
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Region of Marche
[caption id="attachment_3237" align="alignnone" width="787"] Grotte Frasassi, Le Marche[/caption] Lying between the Apennines and the Adriatic, Marche (sometimes anglicized as The Marches) is a varied region, and one you could spend…