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Rome Inside Out: Some of the Best Exhibits and Cultural Events in Fall 2016

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Mon, 09/12/2016 - 05:49

Rome is an “all year round” destination and is considered an open air museum thanks to its many parks and other great outdoor venues and attractions, as well…

Culture

What's On This September In Italy

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 09/01/2016 - 04:29

September is the bridge between the Summer and Autumn seasons. While the nights start to get longer and the weather looks set to get somewhat cooler, this is a…

Culture

Regine & Re di cuochi, A Celebration of the Kings of Italian Cuisine

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Tue, 04/12/2016 - 17:22

Italian food is mostly famous – and highly appreciated – all over the world for its genuine flavors and the hearty regional recipes. Yet, the contemporary…

Culture

This May Be the Most Curious Exhibition on Still Life You’ll See

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/10/2016 - 00:00

Ancient truffles, huge pumpkins and watermelons, strange cauliflower, big apricots, giant citron lemons, fava beans, sheaves of wheat, grape bunches, pears,…

Culture

A Cabinet Of Curiosities in Venice

by Myra Robinson | Tue, 02/09/2016 - 03:36

It’s impossible to say how long I have been visiting Venice: 25 years, perhaps. And yet… there’s always something new to discover; some faded campo with pots…

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Discover Milan's Christmas Gift to the City

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/02/2015 - 02:00

[Image: Peter Paul Rubens. Adorazione dei pastori, 1608, Fermo, Pinacoteca Civica. Photo: Daniele Maiani.] Milan’s Christmas gift to the city’s residents and…

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What's On in Italy - December 2015

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 11/30/2015 - 02:14

Buon Natale! The festive season is upon us, so here are the most Christmassy events and happenings in Italy – along with some notable traditional celebrations…

Lifestyle

The Venice Biennale: Away from the Cutting Edge

by Myra Robinson | Wed, 09/09/2015 - 06:02

Photo credit: http://www.inexhibit.com/ The 2015 summer season is almost over, and Venice is still packed, as it is every other year, with the usual…

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Unique Exhibition Celebrates Giotto, the Father of Modern Italian Art

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 09/07/2015 - 03:00

His painting technique revolutionized Italian art: Giotto di Bondone, born in Florence in 1266 near Florence, is celebrated in an exhibition at Milan’s Palazzo…

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Leonardo's Self-Portrait Exceptionally on View in Rome

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 06/23/2015 - 06:25

If you’re in Rome this summer, don’t miss the rare chance to admire Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic self-portrait, for the first time on display at the Capitoline…