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What an interesting week for Italy!
It started with the shocking announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will retire on 28 February. While the world began wondering who will follow Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to the Chair of Saint Peter, Carol King explained what will happen after Pope Benedict XVI's resignation and the reasons behind it.
On February 14, we celebrated romantic love on Saint Valentine day. Italy is regarded as one of the quintessential romantic countries - whether it's for the charming sights, beaches or food, more and more couples choose Italy has the perfect destination for their wedding or honeymoon. We interviewed Italy celebrity wedding planner Enzo Miccio to find out how you can organise a perfect Italian style wedding.
This week, Julie Burns described the history and success of the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence.
Established by Dominican monks in 1221 to provide medications for their convent's infirmary, by the 1600s, the reputation of the pharmacy's 'curative and ephemeral creations' reached far and wide outside of Italy. Today, Santa Maria Novella has become a famous apothecary empire with stockists in major Italian cities and outposts worldwide. The right place to find the perfect present for your Valentine!
The 63d edition of the Sanremo Song Festival began on tuesday and goes on until saturday, February 16. The festival has launched the careers of incredibly famous Italian singers, including Domenico Modugno, Andrea Bocelli, Zucchero, Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini, Elisa and Massimo Ranieri. We selected 10 of the most famous songs that won the Festival during these incredible 63 years of Italian music celebration.
Finally, do not miss our guide to What's On in Italy this spring from art shows and sports tournaments to festivals and concerts.
A presto!
ITALY team
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