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Undiscovered Jewels of Italy: San Vincenzo Monastery

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 11/10/2021 - 10:22

The little-known Benedictine monastery of San Vincenzo al Volturno is located in the region of Molise, in an idyllic position at the foot of the Mainarde…

Travel

Partial view of the magnificient gardens at Villa Farnesina

Secret Rome: Five Crowd-Free Sites to Enjoy

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/24/2021 - 04:44

Whether it’s your first time in Rome or the tenth, the following often overlooked places will give you some great insight into the history, art and archeology…

Lifestyle

Dancing Italian Priest Is A YouTube Hit

by Carol King | Wed, 08/07/2013 - 09:17

A video of an Italian priest who celebrated a wedding by singing and dancing that was uploaded to YouTube has become a big hit in Italy. The video shows Father…

Culture

Alarm Raised As Naples Churches Crumble

by Carol King | Sun, 03/17/2013 - 20:29

In the picture: Chiesa di Santa Maria della ScorziataSource:Ph Massimo ListriItalian newspaper ‘Corriere della Sera’ ran a report revealing that approximately…

Culture

Paying Homage to the Relics Of St. Valentine

by Myra Robinson | Mon, 02/13/2012 - 04:17

Celebrating St. Valentine’s Day in Italy isn’t difficult: the whole country is romantic, from a gondola trip in Venice at Carnival time, to the colours and…

Culture

Milan’s Three Best Smaller Churches

by Carla Passino | Thu, 09/18/2008 - 06:12

In a city that boasts masterpieces such as the Duomo, Sant’Ambrogio and Santa Maria delle Grazie, it is easy to overlook smaller churches—but it would be a…

Culture

The three best places to view mosaic art in Ravenna

by Carla Passino | Thu, 09/04/2008 - 05:06

The austere façade of many of Ravenna’s early Christian buildings hide the golden richness of exquisite mosaics. Three in particular—the Galla Placidia…