Events

One of the oldest carnivals in Italy, the Venice Carnival is also one, if not the, most spectacular and thrilling. It is a time for exhilaration and madness,…

John Bensalhia enters the carnival season of the year, along with festivals that celebrate everything from chocolate to boats It's carnival time, and while I'…

A year ahead of the celebrations for Dante Alighieri’s 700th death anniversary, the Italian government has announced the establishment of a National Dante Day…

The artist Raffaello Sanzio—better known as Raphael—is one of the undisputed masters of the High Renaissance style in Italy. But when you realize that the…

New Year, new Italy – well, not quite, but there’s interesting travel-related news that you may want to take into consideration for planning your 2020 travel…

Dozens of shoe models, from those worn by ancient Romans to those designed for Hollywood stars, are currently on display at the Museum of Fashion and Costume…

John Bensalhia kicks off 2020 with a selection of Italian events and festivals occurring this January... New month. New year. New decade. The 00s and the 10s…

[Candelo, Piedmont.] Get into the holiday spirit when you visit these Italian villages where Christmas is celebrated with special events. Candelo (Piedmont)…

Antonio Canova, the greatest of Neoclassical artists, the sculptor behind such masterpieces as Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss, The Three Graces, and Pauline…

Ho, ho, how would you like to read about some fantastic festive festivals in Italy this December? John Bensalhia reports. With Christmas approaching, this…