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World’s Deepest Pool, Filled with Thermal Water, is in Padua

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 09/29/2014 - 05:00

The world’s deepest swimming pool, as certified by the Guinness Book of Records, was inaugurated earlier this year at a spa complex in Montegrotto Terme near…

Culture

Lucca Walls Celebrate 500 Years by Attempting to Enter Guinness World Records

by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 03/26/2014 - 21:00

The walls that surround Lucca, le mura di Lucca, are the city’s most impressive attraction. 2013 marked 500 years since their construction and, to celebrate,…

Lifestyle

Italian Makes World's Biggest Rideable Motorcycle

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 12/16/2013 - 04:00

The world’s biggest rideable motorcycle is Italian and was recently entered into the Guinness World Records. At 5.10 meters high (16ft 8.78 in) and 10.28…

World's Smallest Theater Used As Wedding Location

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 10/07/2013 - 09:00

Photo courtesy of FAI - Fondo Ambiente Italiano Not a church, but the world’s smallest theater was the original location for the recent wedding of a Tuscan…

Milan Baristas Set World Record: 623 Coffees in 1 Hour

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 10/25/2011 - 09:46

Gianni Cocco and Danilo Torres make quite the pair behind the bar. The two baristas managed to serve up 623 tiny cups of espresso in just 60 minutes to set…

Dolomite's Fire Sets World Record

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 03/29/2011 - 10:33

Keeping with the trend of creative Italian world records, Madonna di Campiglio earned its place in the Guinness Book of World Records this weekend when 2,083…

Food & Drink

Italy Creates the World's Largest Bottle of Wine

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 02/28/2011 - 05:35

This year, Italians are going crazy for record-breaking foods. Usually more interested in quality, Italy is focusing on quantity and landing several Guinness…

660 Meter Torrone Breaks World Record

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 02/09/2011 - 02:55

400 cooks, volunteers and students labored this weekend to make 660 meters of torrone. The giant candy will be entered in the official Guinness Book of World…