A special offer dedicated to Italian Advance Placement students by Alitalia
Alitalia understands the importance of maintaining and promoting the Italian language in the United States. Therefore, thanks to a partnership between the Embassy of Italy in Washington and Alitalia, we are happy to extend a 5% student discount dedicated to AP Italian Language students traveling in economy class from the USA to Italy with Alitalia....
McKim Gala: Celebrating 10 Years of Italian Fellows
The American Academy in Rome celebrated its 10th annual McKim Gala last month on a picture-perfect spring evening. Over 350 guests gathered at Villa Aurelia in Rome to support the Academy's efforts to provide fellowships for Italian artists and scholars. The Academy also honored architect Zaha Hadid with the 2014 McKim Medal for her contributions t...
From 2nd August to 28th September: the International Festival of art in the Marche
The International Festival of art held in Arcevia, in the province of Ancona, will devote nearly two months to art and culture from 2nd August to 28th September. The former Rocca Contrada located between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea, is home to the seventh edition of AR [t] CEVIA, which presents a full calendar of events scattered throughout...
From Florence to Garda Lake, discovering the homes of Italy’s literary masters
by Andrea Carli Understanding Italy through its literary gems, starting off from the places inhabited by its poets and writers. Florence, Arquà, Certaldo Alto, Recanati, Milan, Gardone Rivera: all essential pins on the map to discover the home-museums, sources of literary inspiration. Let's begin with "the Supreme Poet," Dante Alighieri (...
I’m a frontman for a lot of beautiful people, says Alex Zanardi, Paralympic gold medalist, iron man, comeback kid and much more
by Giovanni Minoli Alex Zanardi, 48 years old, a Formula 1 pilot in the first phase of his life, then a writer, television host, now a winner in the Paralympic Games. In 2001, he lost his lower limbs in a terrible accident on the racetrack in Lausitz, Germany but he quickly bounced back, wiped out London, and triumphed in the New York mara...
Giuseppe Palanti and Milan's Expo 1906
When the Italian Ministry of Agriculture sent Giuseppe Palanti (Milan, 1881-1946) to Paris, he was still a student at Brera's Academy, enrolled in the Scuola degli Artefici – more focused on practical craftsmanship and applied arts than on theoretical studies. It was 1900, and 19-year-old Palanti was asked to attend the Expo in Paris. He did so wit...
Emigranti 2.0: Addio per sempre?
di Riccardo Giumelli "Conoscere, scoprire, relazionarsi con un mondo che gli è stato servito global fin da giovanissimi." Queste, tra le tante, sono le parole di Enzo Riboni, che descrivono i cosiddetti "cervelli in fuga", espressione criticabile come ho già scritto. Enzo Riboni è giornalista del Corriere della Sera, dove tiene una rubrica...
The Design And Culinary Treasures That Remind Us Why We Love Italy So Much
The Italian landscape has always been a great attraction. The nature, the masterpieces of art, the enchanting cities. The quality of life is special. To let oneself go is only natural. And the Italians? Stereotypes depict them as outgoing and gallant. Lovers of the "Made in Italy" brand admire their creativity and know-how. We have decided...
5 Italian Lakes More Affordable & Less Touristed Than Como
Many people have heard of Lake Como, which is famously the retreat of celebrities and royalty (and their yachts). It is beautiful but also expensive and very crowded. Throngs of travelers spend their money in pricey stores and restaurants, hoping to spot Clooney or Madonna or Stallone or Beckham or whoever is their particular celebrity obsession....
Italy’s spectacular grottos poised to attract more visitors
by Francesco Prisco It's not often mentioned, but there is some movement down there. Despite the number of visitors having fallen for the past two years, Italian cave tourism is enjoying good health and, according to estimates by professionals, 2015's performance should show a 5% growth. The Bel Paese is rich with attractions in this...
A life-changing visit to Italy
by C.J. Martello Experiencing Italy with 35 like-minded individuals was a true gift. I can see why many of my fellow travelers were making the trip for the second, third or even fourth time. For some, the trip was an opportunity to visit family while for others like myself, it was a chance to see the many beautiful cities we had heard abou...
“The Zampognari”
By Rosario Mariani December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Italy officially prepares for il Santo Natale. In most of Southern Italy, it is quite common to see the zampognari playing Christmas carols in grottoes, shrines and other religious places throughout the area. As Americans, we associate the bagpipes with...