Events

Lifestyle
by Katia Amore | Tue, 01/20/2009 - 07:12
Words by Katia AmoreFlorence is preparing to host the most important world event dedicated to "baby-fashionistas" and their fashion loving parents. Pitti…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Fri, 01/16/2009 - 06:51
In January, the Aosta Valley celebrates La Fiera di Sant'Orso in the historical centres of Aosta and the small village of Donnas; the latter festival is also…
by ITALY | Thu, 01/01/2009 - 08:16
The Tuscan city of Lucca, also known as the City of a Hundred Churches, is gearing up to host a huge international magic and esoteric arts fair for the second…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Thu, 12/11/2008 - 10:10
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to tour Dante Alighieri's circles of hell? Well if you have a free weekend and you're in Italy, you can find out…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Thu, 11/27/2008 - 04:25
Even as winter settles into the Bel Paese, Sicilians in Paternò, in the province of Catania, are celebrating. The Feast of Santa Barbara, the patron saint of…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Fri, 11/21/2008 - 05:47
Words by Michelle Fabio From 13-20 December, the city of Siracusa in Sicily celebrates "La Festa di Santa Lucia," the Feast of Saint Lucy, the patron saint of…
Culture
by Carla Passino | Thu, 11/13/2008 - 04:13
Brr…It is cold(ish) and damp. Perfect weather to put on a raincoat and walk swiftly to the nearest gallery or museum to take in some art while dodging the rain…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Thu, 10/23/2008 - 17:52
Words by Michelle Fabio The 78th International White Truffle Fair of Alba is being held this year from 4 October to 9 November to the delight of gourmet food…
Culture
by Michelle Fabio | Wed, 10/22/2008 - 04:07
Words by Michelle Fabio - Photos courtesy of ENIT Throughout October (5-26), the town of Castel del Rio in the province of Bologna in Emilia Romagna…
Culture
by Carla Passino | Fri, 10/17/2008 - 03:17
Puccini, Mascagni, Leoncavallo, Verdi, Donizetti, Bellini, Rossini—fewer countries have given more to the great opera tradition than Italy. The art itself was…