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People on the streets in Taormina Sicily

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/21/2021 - 03:17

Italy will ease coronavirus restrictions in lower-risk ‘yellow zones’ beginning April 26, announced Italy’s prime minister Mario Draghi during a press…

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JR, "The wound" at Palazzo Strozzi - photo credit by JR

“The Wound”: Wall Installation Appears on Palazzo Strozzi in Florence

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/31/2021 - 08:04

A huge symbolic scar has appeared on the facade of one of the symbols of the Renaissance in Florence, Palazzo Strozzi. The temporary installation, by French…

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Things to Do and See (Including Online) in Italy in April 2021

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 03/29/2021 - 07:58

John Bensalhia ventures into the Spring season with another selection of events happening this April... It's now over a year since global lockdown, and while…

Culture

View of the Grand Canal, Basilica Santa Maria della Salute and San Marco Square

Venice Turns 1600 Years Old, Celebrations Are Planned

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/24/2021 - 04:38

On March 25, 2021, the city of Venice kicks off celebrations for the 1600th anniversary since its founding. To mark this important milestone, a number of…

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Italy Goes into Covid Lockdown Again

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:54

With all regions of Italy in either the red or orange zones (except for the island of Sardinia, the only region with the coveted ‘white zone’ label), the…

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7 Highlights from the Weird and Wonderful Sanremo Festival 2021

by james.appleton | Mon, 03/15/2021 - 04:33

The words ‘Italy’ and ‘culture’ have gone hand in hand for centuries. The epic verse of Dante; the Renaissance artwork of the likes of da Vinci and…

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Here’s the Italian Song That Won the Golden Globe 2021

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/03/2021 - 02:46

Italian pop legend Laura Pausini won the Best Original Song award at the 2021 Golden Globes. The winning song, “Io Sì (Seen),” is from the Sophia Loren-…

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Things to Do and See (Including Online) in Italy in March 2021

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 03/01/2021 - 10:57

A wide spread of events is available this March for all things Italy. John Bensalhia reports... If the current pandemic restrictions have either postponed or…

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Two beautiful venetian carnival masks with the famous Doge Palace in the background

Carnival in Italy Goes Digital for 2021

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/10/2021 - 04:41

Italy hosts some of the most famous and beautiful Carnival celebrations in the world. But, alas, Carnival 2021 will be a very different affair from what we’re…

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The Best (Online) Events Around Italy in February 2021

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 02/02/2021 - 03:02

John Bensalhia looks at ways of enjoying the traditionally busy February in 2021. This month's events collection is a notably different proposition to…