Events

Culture
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 03/19/2019 - 07:27
As part of this year’s celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death, Florence is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Andrea del Verrocchio, master…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/28/2019 - 12:32
The Venice Carnival is currently in full swing, and its highlight sure are the incredible costumes and masks. Even today, the centuries-old tradition of the…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Wed, 02/27/2019 - 16:20
Carnival season may be over, but Spring's here! John Bensalhia lists some events guaranteed to put some sunshine in your life... We've just covered carnival…
Food & Drink
by Francine Segan | Fri, 02/22/2019 - 03:06
Carnevale is celebrated during the 40 days before Easter and is one of Italy’s biggest winter festivals with parades, special entertainments, music and…
Culture
by kristinmelia | Thu, 02/14/2019 - 01:30
Most of us are familiar with Venice's famously enchanting Carnevale season. All masks and pageantry and secrets- so befitting of the misty canals and darkened…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/06/2019 - 04:00
Leonardo da Vinci’s thumbprint has been discovered on one of his drawings belonging to the Royal Collection Trust of Queen Elizabeth II. The thumbprint was…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 02/01/2019 - 00:00
Art lovers rejoice: 2019 is a year of exceptional exhibitions in Italy, from those celebrating Leonardo on the 500th anniversary of his death to Venice…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Wed, 01/30/2019 - 12:02
February is cause for celebration as carnival season gets underway in Italy. There are many carnival events happening all around Italy – I've selected a…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/29/2019 - 09:26
2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death, with events planned all over Italy. In Milan, where Leonardo lived for 23 years, working at the…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia | Sat, 12/29/2018 - 11:09
John Bensalhia kicks off 2019 with an extra helping of Italian events... Welcome to 2019! The new year begins with a month crammed full of excellent events and…