Milan, the “Green City” of the future
Milan has the ambitious plan to plant 3 million new trees by 2030, a move experts say that could offer relief from the city’s muggy, sometimes tropical weather. Some projects have already contributed to environmental improvements: architect Stefano Boeri’s...
Matera European Capital of Culture of 2019
Matera, located in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata, has been awarded this year the title of European Capital of Culture in Italy. Haunting and beautiful, the Sassi sprawl stands on the rim of a ravine like a giant nativity scene. At first sight it appears as...
Re-opening of the Magna Graecia collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples
From 11 July, after almost 20 years of closure, the MANN (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli) finally re-opens to the public. The museum is one of the oldest collections of antiquities in the world, dating back to the Magna Graecia times and collecting more than...
Olive Oil Tasting
Olive Oil Tasting Original Italian olive oil extra virgin and others Historical interest 100% 100% Fun 80% 80% Activity Level 50%...
Cinque Terre to fine tourists for wearing flip-flops on treacherous walks
Cinque Terre has become increasingly popular with tourists, so much that it had to introduce a ticketing system to limit the entrances in 2016. But the latest news are the new security procedures which will be employed soon. The reason is that the paths above the...
Emilia-Romagna’s white truffle festival: ”Tartufesta”
Emilia-Romagna is worldwide known for its culinary aspect, combining both tradition and innovation, rustic simplicity and refined complexity. The white truffle of the Emilian Hills is one of the most particular and rare types of truffle, perhaps only behind...
Reggio Calabria: new archaeological discovery in the Ionian Sea
In August 30th, Santo Palumbo, an Italian comedian, saw something strange floating in the water and warned immediately the police to recover the object. Palumbo was spending a day at the beach with his son, both related by the passion of fishing. This allowed them to...
Prosecco Hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano
One of the most beautiful hill areas of the Veneto region, the well-known hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, located in a small hilly area in the province of Treviso, Veneto. In 7 July 2019 the hills were inscribed on the world Heritage List, where they became the...
Rome Europe Festival 2019
Rome Europe Festival starts its thirty-fourth edition in various locations of the capital city. The Festival of contemporary artistic creation will offer different special events, ranging from theatrical performances to dance, music, digital arts, with a space...
Sardinia’s (white) gold fever
Even if nowadays is quite obvious, sometimes it has to be reminded: stealing sand from Sardinian beaches is a serious crime against nature and the economy. The sand of some sardinian places like Budelli, Chia and Villasimius, is renowed for its particular colours and...
Special Opening: Visit the Baths of Caracalla in the evening!
Don’t miss the special opportunity to discover the beauty of one of the largest and best preserved examples of ancient spa: it is possible to visit the archaeological complex of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome after the sunset! This visit is only from September 23 to...
A race trough marble, stone and history: “Roma by Night”
Whether you prefer running over walking or vice versa, the “Roma by Night” run will take place on 6 of september, for its sixth edition, in a new special track between squares, streets and historical sites of the Eternal City. The choices are two: the competitive...
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