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Colorful International Kite Festival to Kick Off in Basilicata

by Anonymous (not verified) | Mon, 04/21/2014 - 02:00

The International Kite Festival in Basilicata is one of the most famous kite gatherings in the world. The 10-day event paints the sky with vibrant colors, as…

Culture

Alice Rohrwacher's 'Le Meraviglie' Only Italian Film in Competition at Cannes

by Katia Amore | Sun, 04/20/2014 - 03:00

The Italian film "Le Meraviglie" (The Wonders), directed by Alice Rohrwacher, has been selected to compete for the Golden Palm at the 67th Cannes Film Festival…

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Ischia Celebrates Easter with Traditional Angel's Run

by Anonymous (not verified) | Sun, 04/20/2014 - 01:00

One of the most picturesque Easter processions in Italy takes place on the beautiful island of Ischia. Every year on Easter Sunday, along the main street of…

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"'Nuns' just wanna have fun!", Suor Cristina Wins Her Battle at The Voice

by Katia Amore | Thu, 04/17/2014 - 05:21

Last night at The Voice of Italy, Suor Cristina Scuccia, won her battle singing Cindy Lauper's 80s classic "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". Coach J-Ax said he…

Culture

Exhibit at Hadrian's Villa Showcases Relationship between Roman Emperor and Greece

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/16/2014 - 20:00

“Hadrian and Greece. Hadrian's Villa between Classicism and Hellenism” is a new exhibition just launched at Tivoli’s Villa Adriana to showcase the important…

Food & Drink

Pizza Acrobats Showcase their Talent at Pizza World Championship in Parma

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 04/14/2014 - 14:46

The 2014 Pizza World Championship (Campionato mondiale della pizza) took place in Parma last week. It is one of the most important event in the world of pizza…

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Artsy Easter Eggs On View at Rome Pastry Shop

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 04/12/2014 - 23:00

“Egg: the Utopia of Form” (Uovo: l’Utopia della Forma) is the original exhibition on view this week at the Bompiani pastry shop in Rome: 30 Easter chocolate…

Culture

16th Century Florentine Artists Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino On View at Palazzo Strozzi

by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 04/09/2014 - 20:05

An exhibition dedicated to 16th century Florentine artists Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino is currently on at Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi. “Pontormo e Rosso…

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Milan's Annual Furniture Fair and Design Week Begin

by Anonymous (not verified) | Mon, 04/07/2014 - 21:00

During the next six days, coffee and design lovers in Milan are guaranteed to have a good time with the Salone Internazionale del Mobile event kicking in and…

Food & Drink

Vinitaly Begins In Verona

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 04/05/2014 - 02:30

Vinitaly - the world's top exhibition in the wine sector – begins tomorrow, April 6, in Verona and continues until April 9. This year’s edition has already set…