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Take Advantage of These Special Openings on Easter Monday in Italy

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 04/05/2019 - 00:00

Pasquetta is a day to be out with family and friends, why not add a visit to a historic or natural landmark, complete with picnics and guided visits? Check out…

Lifestyle

Three Ideas for Pasquetta Outings with FAI

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/29/2018 - 04:00

FAI – Fondo Ambiente Italiano – is planning fun day outings to some of the sites it administers, in celebration of Pasquetta, Easter Monday, a national holiday…

Culture

Celebrate Fall this Sunday with FAI’s Giornata d’Autunno

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/12/2017 - 03:00

This Sunday October 15, take part in FAI’s Giornata d’Autunno (Autumn Day), your chance to discover little-known aspects and monuments of 185 Italian cities,…

Culture

FAI Releases List of Italians' 'Cherished' Places to Save

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/28/2017 - 05:15

FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano), a non-profit organization working to protect and restore Italy's cultural heritage, has released the results of 'I Luoghi del…

Travel

In the Spirit of Saint Francis: Visiting FAI's Bosco di San Francesco in Assisi

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/12/2017 - 06:00

The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is no doubt one of Assisi’s major attractions; yet, how many know of or venture along the nearby trails and woods where…

Culture

Newly Opened Torre Campatelli Offers In-Depth Look at History of San Gimignano

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/27/2016 - 00:00

San Gimignano is no doubt one of Italy’s prettiest historic villages. Overlooking the Val d’Elsa from a hilltop in the Tuscan countryside, it has largely…

Culture

FAI Spring Days: 900 Cultural Sites Open for Free this Weekend

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/18/2016 - 11:55

900 cultural sites throughout Italy will be open to the public for free this weekend, in celebration of FAI Spring Days (19-20 March), an annual event…

Lifestyle

Five Italian Charities You Can Help This Holiday Season

by ITALY | Thu, 12/03/2015 - 00:00

We think that the holiday season is a good time to be thinking about helping other people - a good way to make more meaningful Christmas presents or New Year's…

Culture

FAI Spring Days: 780 Cultural Sites Open for Free

by Anonymous (not verified) | Fri, 03/20/2015 - 13:51

This weekend 780 cultural sites throughout Italy will be open to the public for free, in celebration of FAI Spring Days (21-22 March). FAI stands for Fondo per…

Culture

Teatrino Di Vetriano: The World’s Smallest Theatre

by Carol King | Sat, 06/07/2014 - 02:30

Measuring just 765 sq feet, the Teatrino di Vetriano in the village of Vetriano di Pescaglia in Lucca is a small theatre. It is so small that in 1997, Guinness…