Events

Culture
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 06/17/2016 - 00:00
Here's your summer guide to Italy's top events and festivals during our favorite season, l'estate. Verona Opera Season – June 24-August 28 On June 24, the 94th…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 06/02/2016 - 05:02
Summer comes to Italy in style with a diverse range of events and festivals to see, hear, do and admire! John Bensalhia reports... Summer's finally here in a…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 05/03/2016 - 04:51
John Bensalhia looks at some of the May magic coming your way in Italy with some super events and festivals... May is a time of diversity. Whether it's mixed…
Culture
by Luciana.Squadrilli | Tue, 04/12/2016 - 17:22
Italian food is mostly famous – and highly appreciated – all over the world for its genuine flavors and the hearty regional recipes. Yet, the contemporary…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 03/31/2016 - 04:34
April flowers this year with a bumper crop of events and festivals steeped in tradition and culture. John Bensalhia is your faithful guide... April's a busy…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/30/2016 - 03:45
On March 29, 1516, the Senate of the Republic of Venice signed a decree mandating that all Jews residing in the city live together in a monitored and gated…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/18/2016 - 12:05
Easter is approaching – it is next Sunday, March 27. For Italians, the Easter holiday means at the least a long weekend – Saturday to Monday, as the Monday…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/18/2016 - 11:55
900 cultural sites throughout Italy will be open to the public for free this weekend, in celebration of FAI Spring Days (19-20 March), an annual event…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 03/01/2016 - 05:29
Photo by: Georgette Jupe-Pradier. Easter and Spring come to Italy in great style this year. John Bensalhia lists some of the best known events and festivals…
Food & Drink
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 02/23/2016 - 05:30
From key festivals and superstitions to fresh vegetable and historical trends, John Bensalhia investigates some of the key facts linked with delicious Italian…