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Things to Do and See in Italy in December 2019

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 12/02/2019 - 06:19

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

Lifestyle

Heavy Rains, Flooding, Tornadoes Hit Italy

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/19/2019 - 06:20

Bad weather continues to sweep Italy with more heavy rains, snowfalls and strong winds predicted for the week ahead. Last week, Venice was hit by its worst…

Food & Drink

Italy’s Chocolate Festivals

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/15/2019 - 00:00

‘Tis the season for chocolate. As Italy enters fall, chocolate festivals open across the country and continue into the spring. Italians love chocolate (except…

Culture

The Best Events and Festivals in Italy this November 2019

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 10/30/2019 - 06:19

John Bensalhia warms up November with a choice of appetising Italian events... This month's collection of events and festivals sees a good chunk of food and…

Lifestyle

Three Italian Castles Where to Spend Halloween This Year

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 10/30/2019 - 01:00

Castles often make for mysterious, ghostly places, and on Halloween night even more so. Here are three castles in Italy to spend a spooky night this October 31…

Culture

Things to Do and See in Italy in October 2019

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 10/01/2019 - 03:22

John Bensalhia helps to draw in the Autumn days and nights with a selection of great October events and festivals... October's batch of things to do and see…

Lifestyle

Gondolier in Venice Attacked By Tourists Who Wanted to Take a Selfie

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/17/2019 - 13:20

A gondolier working near the Bareteri bridge in Venice was attacked by a South-American tourist. The dispute broke out after the gondolier asked the tourist’s…

Culture

A 21st Century Grand Tour: The Colnaghi Foundation at the Venice Biennale

by Myra Robinson | Tue, 09/17/2019 - 00:20

For well over a century (since 1895) the Venice Biennale has been a showcase for the world’s contemporary art. Great names of the art world have been exhibited…

Food & Drink

Autumn Wine Festivals in Tuscany 2019

by elisascarton | Mon, 09/09/2019 - 09:56

Every September and October, wine drinkers, winemakers and all around wine nuts come together to celebrate the vendemmia or wine harvest in Tuscany.…

Culture

Things to Do and See in Italy in September 2019

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 09/03/2019 - 05:53

John Bensalhia kicks off the Autumn season with a strong-line up of Italian events and festivals coming your way this September. September has arrived, and…