Italy's Treasures
Culture
by Barry Lillie |
Taking their name from the Greek for ‘high sea’, the Pelagian Islands, (Isole Pelagie) are closer to Africa than their political and administrative home of…
Food & Drink
by Magda Lauer |
Tuscany with its western Tyrrhenian coast, hillside vineyards and abundant sunshine produces fine wines and to know some of the history of its winemaking…
Culture
by Stephen Swann |
‘Opera must make people weep, shudder and die through singing.’
Thus wrote the Sicilian-born composer Vincenzo Bellini. Stephen Swann looks at the life…
Culture
by Magda Lauer |
As we get ready to mark Marco Polo's death anniversary on January 8, we look at the life and adventures of one of the greatest explorers of all times.
Marco…
Lifestyle
by Magda Lauer |
"Mamma mia, che acuti!"
These were the words of the doctor when Luciano Pavarotti was born, screaming in his mother’s arms, on October 12, 1935 in Modena. Both…
Culture
by Magda Lauer |
The Giordano Ferrari Museum in Parma, also known as the Puppet Castle (Il Castello dei Burattini), contains one of the most important Italian collections…
Culture
by Magda Lauer |
Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) was an Italian artist and architect. A leading sculptor of the age and a fitting successor to Michelangelo, with fine…
Culture
by Magda Lauer |
Galileo (1564-1642) was an eminent physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher at the time of the Scientific Revolution who was accused of heresy for…
Culture
by Magda Lauer |
“Unique.” “Divine.” “Terrible.” These words have all been used to describe Michelangelo Buonarroti. The word “phenomenal” would complete the description.…
Culture
by Magda Lauer |
Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737) was a luthier and crafter of string instruments, violins, cellos, guitars, violas and harps - one of the greatest artisans in…
Suggested Italian Properties
Business in Arpino
Fractional ownership in Florence
Fractional ownership in Casoli
Fractional ownership in Montalto delle Marche
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Cefalu
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Amalfi Coast
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