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Toppled statue and rubble in Sicilian village after earthquake struck

Mount Etna Eruption Triggers Earthquake in Sicily

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/27/2018 - 04:00

A magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit eastern Sicily early in the morning on Wednesday, the night between Christmas and St. Stephen’s Day, injuring at least 28 people…

Lifestyle

What To Do in Italy's Cities on New Year’s Eve (Capodanno)

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/13/2018 - 13:20

From free concerts and fireworks on the piazzas to theater performances, from historical re-enactments to street parties, you won’t be bored on New Year’s Eve…

Culture

A Festive Winter in Sicily: Here's What You Need to Know

by rochelledelborrello | Wed, 12/12/2018 - 17:59

The festive season in Sicily is always such a suggestive time of year to visit the island, where you will find the locals in full traditional Christmas mode.…

Culture

Things to Do and See in Italy in December 2018

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 11/28/2018 - 09:38

John Bensalhia gives out some experience gifts to be treasured this December... With Christmas nearly upon us, this month's draw of events and festivals has an…

Culture

Exhibition of the Month: Highlighting the Artistry of Guido Reni

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/22/2018 - 00:00

Bologna-born painter Guido Reni, a master of 17th-century Classicism, is the subject of a newly-opened exhibition at Galleria Corsini in Rome. It’s an…

Travel

Italy's Barter Week: Stay at a B&B For Free in Exchange for Goods or Services

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/13/2018 - 09:15

‘Barter Week’ returns for its 10th edition from November 19-25: visitors can get a free stay at participating bed and breakfasts in Italy in exchange for…

Lifestyle

Storms in Italy’s Dolomites Raze Centuries-Old Forests

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 11/05/2018 - 04:35

“An apocalypse: forests swept away, streets damaged, trellis bended like twigs.” Thus the head of Italy’s Civil Protection Agency, Angelo Borrelli, describes…

Culture

Things to Do and See in Italy in November 2018

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 10/31/2018 - 09:14

Things are heating up on the event front in Italy this November, as John Bensalhia reports... November may bring the Autumn season to a close, but it also…

Lifestyle

Venice Flooded By Exceptional High Tide (Photos)

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/30/2018 - 06:30

The worst flooding in a decade hit Venice on Monday, and an alert continues to be in place as water level is expected to reach 110 cm at 3:30 pm today and…

Culture

Exhibition of the Month: Celebrating One of the Greatest Poets of Latin Literature

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/25/2018 - 03:00

Italy celebrates 2,000 years since the death of one of the greatest poets of Latin literature – Ovid – with a rich, in-depth exhibition held in Rome’s Scuderie…