Culture

The Festa del Peperoncino in Diamante, Calabria, is a lively celebration that honors the region’s beloved chili pepper (peperoncino), a cornerstone of Calabrian cuisine and culture. Known for its use in dishes such as nduja and pasta alla diavola, the spicy peperoncino has deep roots in the …

Palazzo Ducale, or the Doge’s Palace, is one of Venice’s most prominent landmarks, a symbol of the city’s immense power and prestige during the height of the Venetian Republic. For centuries, it served as the residence of the Doge — the …

Italy’s Regina Viarum (the “Queen of Roads”), the Via Appia, was officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India. This prestigious acknowledgment is a milestone for Italy, …

The Sagra del Mare di Procida is a culturally rich festival held annually on the island of Procida in the Gulf of Naples. It was first established in 1939 as a way to celebrate Procida’s profound connection to the sea, …

San Leo, a picturesque village in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, more precisely in the Rimini province, is a place filled with history, culture, and good food. Perched on a hilltop, San Leo offers stunning panoramic views of the …

Balsamic vinegar originated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, particularly the cities of Modena and Reggio Emilia, where it has been produced for centuries.  Its invention dates back to at least the Middle Ages, with the first written records mentioning …

Garibaldi purportedly once said, “I swear it will be spaghetti that unifies Italy.” It was at the time a Southern Italian dish associated only with the lower classes. Naples’ lazzaroni, the infamous street beggars, for little more than a penny …

Ragusa Ibla is a village in the southeastern part of Sicily, approximately 15 miles from the city of Modica and about 60 miles from Catania. It sits on a hilltop in the Hyblaean Mountains and is part of the city …

You may have heard people in Italy referring to others with titles like Cavaliere, Commendatore, or even Grande Ufficiale: Silvio Berlusconi, the late divisive former Prime Minister and tycoon, remains perhaps the most famous of all Cavalieri della Repubblica, at …

The Italian Cultural Institute in Westwood has inaugurated the exhibition Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Le fil rouge, dedicated to the most significant projects of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, an international architecture firm made up of twelve partners and led …