Art and culture
Rome: Epiphany Fair
On January 6 of each year, we celebrate The Epiphany, also known as “Three King’s Day.” It is celebrated to recognize when the Three Wise
7 December 2017
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Category: Art and culture
We introduce you the best, not to be missed, Italian art and culture. The genius of painters, sculptors, architects, and artists in various disciplines has given Italy the richest cultural heritage in the world, now available to visitors in hundreds of museums, galleries, palaces, shrines and exhibitions.
Art and culture
Christmas in Vatican City
We can’t think of a better place to be on Christmas Eve, than in our Eternal City of Rome, enjoying the Pope’s midnight Mass. This
28 November 2017
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Throughout Italy: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
According to Catholic teachings, the Immaculate Conception refers to the conception of the Virgin Mary. It is often confused with the conception of Jesus. The
24 November 2017
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Rome: FictionFest
An Italian screenwriter and film director, Giuseppe Piccioni hosts the Rome Fiction Fest, and while we haven’t seen a final agenda for 2017, you can
21 November 2017
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Venice: New Year’s Concert
Visiting the Opera House, Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice is an experience in breathtaking beauty and glorious music. The venue alone is amazing! Being
17 November 2017
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Feast of Saint Cecilia
We’ll be celebrating Saint Cecilia’s feast day in Latin and Eastern Catholic churches on November 22. You can also expect similar celebrations in both Anglican
30 October 2017
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Turin: Artissima
A fantastic art fair and a significant event in Turin Italy, Artissima has been an annual practice since 1994. It will be held this year
10 October 2017
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Florence: International Cinema and Women Film Festival
Beginning on November 1, film enthusiasts will want to be at the Cinema Odeon, Piazza Strozzi in Florence, Italy for the International Cinema and Women
8 October 2017
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Volto Santo of Lucca- An Ancient Tradition
The Volto Santo di Lucca or the Holy Face of Lucca commemorates a centuries old wooden statue in the hilly Tuscan town of Lucca. This
21 July 2017
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La Notte dei Musei- Museum Night with a Drink in Between
This Saturday marks the annual return of La Notte dei Musei, or Museum Night in Rome. On this evening dozens of civic museums, private galleries,
22 May 2017
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Easter Celebrations and Traditions Across Italy
The Italian Easter festivities are best exemplified by the old Italian adage, “Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi”, which translates to, “Christmas with
10 April 2017
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The Origins of Ash Wednesday
Why do Catholics celebrate Ash Wednesday? Where does this holiday come from? It’s the beginning of Lent when Catholics and other Christians line up at
27 February 2017
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The Roman Conquest of Jerusalem
The Roman conquest of Jerusalem was made possible by Pompey’s victory in the Third Mithridatic War. His reward for that campaign was sole control of
23 February 2017
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The Rise of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire is synonymous with ultimate power and the apex of civilization in the ancient world. Established as a Republic in the 6th Century
21 February 2017
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The Carnivale of Venice
Most people would not associate the Carnivale of Venice with Easter, but in Italy it is the traditional beginning of the Easter season. Held each
16 February 2017
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Michelangelo – Grand Maestro of the Renaissance
Michelangelo is the name that most commonly comes to mind first when having a conversation about the Renaissance. The “Grand Maestro” is best known for
9 February 2017
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The Eternally Young Raphael
Few stories are as tragic, or as uplifting, as the life of Raphael Sanzio da Urbino. Orphaned at eleven years old, he would go on
6 February 2017
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Sandro Botticelli and the Divine Comedy
The artwork of Sandro Botticelli offers unique insight into the social and religious influences of the Renaissance. Apprenticed at an early age (14) and raised
30 January 2017
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The Legend of Leonardo da Vinci
The Google definition of the word “legend” is “an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field.” Leonardo da Vinci, perhaps more than
26 January 2017
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Sicily top attractions: the Valle dei Templi
Valle dei Templi in Agrigento is the most important testimony of Ancient Greek architecture in Italy. The seven temples are quite a good reason for
23 January 2017
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Italian History Tours – Naples Palaces and Archeological Sites
Italian history was already ancient when the United States was born in 1776. American tourists often have difficulty comprehending the shear scope of that history,
19 January 2017
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Turin top attractions: the Museo Egizio
The Museo Egizio – Egyptian museum – in Turin is the most important of its kind in Italy. Fancy to see some Egyptian mummies at
3 January 2017
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Destinations for Understanding Italian Culture
Most Americans garner their understanding of Italian culture through the eyes of Hollywood filmmakers. Cinematic creations like “The Godfather Saga” and “Inferno” have shaped our
8 December 2016
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Roman Holidays – The Feast of Saint Ambrose
As we approach Thanksgiving here in the US, our counterparts in Milan are preparing for the Feast of Saint Ambrose, a celebration on December 7
25 November 2016
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Venice top attractions: the Doge’s Palace
More than six hundred years of history, one of the most famous (and shortest) bridges in the world, an incredible library and Dungeons & Dragons
18 August 2016
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