All Around Italy

If you are visiting Milan for the 2015 Expo, you cannot miss the reproduction of Madonnina, built by Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo and placed in the area where Nigeria’s pavilion should have been risen, at the beginning of the exposition’s main …

The Roman forums are now dazzling visitors by night through the new lighting designed by Oscar- winner set designer Vittorio Storaro and his daughter Francesca. The artistic lighting debuted will make the archaeological area come alive, started at around 8:30 …

Rome got back its 2000-year-old pyramid which has been restored to its glorious white ancient glory thanks to a two-million-euro project.  The 120 foot-high pyramid, according to Paris, was constructed in 330 days, made of white Carrara marble. The 21st century …

Known as the Maldive of Italy, the beach in the Porto Cesareo area called Torre Lapillo is placed along the coast of white sand and shimmering turquoise waters. According to the Guardian, the British newspaper, this is one of the …

Sunshine, calm waters, green landscapes and picture perfect towns: Lake Maggiore is a favorite destination for those who enjoy quiet holidays and historical sites. One of the highlights of the lake are the Isole Borromee, three stunning islands located right …

Starting April 23, Royal Palace in Monza will host an exhibition dedicated to Italy, which is celebrated through works of art by Canova, Michelangelo but also Dalì and Andy Warhol. Here’s more.     As, through the centuries, Italy has …

On October 17, 2014 the selection panel of 13 independent experts responsible for assessing the Italian cities competing to be European Capital of Culture in 2019, has recommended that Matera should be awarded with the famous title. This award started …

If you are visiting Milan for Expo 2105, you might want to take advantage of other attractions the city offers its guests. Some of these are well known, others are virtually unknown, and all are worth seeing. Among the classic …

In the Southern region of Puglia, there 214k hectares of olive groves which have been infected by the Xilella fastidiosa bacterium. As the disease has almost entirely wiped out the region’s olive trees in the last two years, it is …

Today we host Tuscan Muse’s blog, which gives us some insights to do the best photos when travelling around Italy. Let’s see what she tells us.   The light in Tuscany is quite simply, unique. The way that it strikes …