Culture

Tucked away between the iconic Colosseum and the Palatine Hill in Rome, the Arch of Constantine is a majestic reminder of ancient victories and Roman grandeur: this triumphal arch, the largest of its kind in Rome, is more than a monument, it’s …

 San Gennaro, the Bishop of Benevento, met a tragic end as a martyr in 305 AD, persecuted for his Christian beliefs. Yet, his legacy lives on, immortalized in the city’s most significant religious festival: the heart of this celebration …

As we celebrate the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the spotlight is on Italy’s storied culinary heritage also thanks to TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, which placed Rome, Florence, and Naples in the top 10 …

As the summer heat wanes and the air turns crisp, Italy undergoes a transformation. The country, renowned for its art, history, and gastronomy, dons a vibrant palette of autumnal hues, making it an even more enchanting destination. From the rolling …

The tradition of I dolci dei Morti or “Sweets of the Dead” in Sicily and other parts of Italy is observed during the festivities of All Saints’ Day and the commemoration of the deceased on November 1st and 2nd. These …

Italy has given the world many delicious cheeses, and, without a doubt, Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano are among the most notable and beloved. Ubiquitous in our kitchens, they are commonly used in pasta dishes, can be incorporated into fillings, …

I’ve always had a penchant for the mysterious and the unknown and I love listening to podcasts – much more, in fact, than I enjoy watching television. So, among the myriad I lend my ears to, there is one I …

The cult of Bacchus, or Dionysus as he was known in ancient Greece, has roots that stretch back to the cradle of Western civilization and, while many know him only as the god of wine, he was much more than that.  …

The Mattatoio is Rome’s most unusual museum. It can only be compared to the city’s other unique museum: Centrale Montemartini Museum in Ostiense, a 1930s electric power station, where first-century Roman marbles share the museum space with the power generator …

The island of Capri has long been a jewel in Italy’s crown, a place where nature, history, and culture converge in a breathtaking tableau. Yet, even among its many wonders, the Grotta Azzurra stands out as a one-of-a-kind beauty that captivated the imaginations of …