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by Michelle Fabio | Wed, 06/24/2009 - 11:55
If you've always imagined your carpets made of vibrant, fresh-smelling flowers, you should check out the L'Infiorata festivals held throughout Italy during May…
Culture
by ITALY | Sat, 06/13/2009 - 03:12
A 16th-century painting of a nude Mona Lisa once attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci will go on show for the first time on Saturday as part of a sweeping new…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Tue, 06/09/2009 - 05:59
In a small town 30 km outside of Naples, you’ll find Nola, famous for its late June Lily Festival known in Italy as the Festa dei Gigli. The celebration is…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Thu, 06/04/2009 - 09:21
The thirteenth of June marks the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, one of the most venerated saints throughout Italy. Celebrations include processions, street…
Lifestyle
by ITALY | Sat, 05/30/2009 - 03:00
AC Milan and Fiorentina will face off in their last match of the season on Sunday and the outcome will determine which team will automatically qualify for the…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Wed, 05/27/2009 - 03:25
Every year at the end of June, Pisa hosts the Gioco del Ponte, a giant tug-of-war type competition over the Arno River.   The Battle of the Bridge dates back…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Wed, 05/20/2009 - 10:05
One of the most beloved Italian saints is St. Rita of Cascia, a native of Umbria who died in Cascia in 1456. Santa Rita is widely celebrated not only in the…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Wed, 05/13/2009 - 05:09
Every 15 May, on the eve of patron Sant’Ubaldo’s day, giant candles take over the streets of Gubbio in Umbria for the Festa dei Ceri; the festival dates back…
Culture
by ITALY | Fri, 05/01/2009 - 03:12
The Italian capital is preparing to host one of the most popular exhibitions ever on Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci.Opening on May 1, the travelling show…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Wed, 04/29/2009 - 05:38
The first of May is La Festa dei Lavoratori (Labor Day) throughout Italy, but in Cagliari, the day marks the beginning of the Festa di Sant’Efisio to honour…