The Revival of Italy's Small Towns
During the last few years, many small towns in Italy were faced with the issue of depopulation, as their populations aged, the birth rate declined, and emigration increased. In 2019, the United Nations reported that Italy was the only major European economy whose population was set to decline in the next five years, and this glooming prophecy came...
US Investors Swarm Italy’s Football Clubs And Stadiums
In March, Italian football clubs Internazionale Milano (Inter Milan) and Associazione Calcio Milan (AC Milan) made a bold play: buying the legendary Stadio Meazza and its surrounding area, a real estate deal that’s due to wrap up in July. After sharing the iconic San Siro since 1947, the two rivals are teaming up to build a sleek, sustainable new s...
How the Etruscans and Romans Changed Architecture Forever
The arch is one of the most important architectural innovations in history, and while its basic concept may have existed in early civilizations, it was the Etruscans and, later, the Romans who perfected and popularized its use. This seemingly simple curved structure revolutionized architecture, as it allowed for stronger, more durable buildings and...
Ferrari 12-cylinder wins prestigious Car Design Award
The Ferrari 12-Cylinder has been awarded the prestigious Car Design Award 2025, a coveted recognition in the automotive design sector. The Car Design Award was established in 1984 by Fulvio Cinti, founder and director for over thirty years of the magazine Auto&Design. The award honors projects that have significantly contributed to the evolution of...
The continued growth of cycling tourism in Italy
Cycling tourism continues to grow in our country. It is not just a choice for enthusiasts but increasingly a transversal tourist experience capable of attracting a wider audience. In 2024, cycling tourism recorded a small boom both in terms of attendance, estimated at 89 million (+54% compared to 2023), and its economic impact, which reached nearly...
U.S. Investor Buys Italian Hoops Team Amid Euro Sports Surge
Matt Rizzetta of investment firm North Sixth Group is leading a group that will buy a majority stake in Italian basketball team Napoli Basketball, Front Office Sports has learned, a move that comes as U.S. and other money has been pouring into European basketball. The deal is expected to close “imminently,” a source familiar with the situation tell...
Prada agrees to buy fashion rival Versace
Prada struck a $1.375 billion deal to buy smaller rival Versace from Capri Holdings on Thursday, including its debt, in a move that unites two of the biggest names in Italian fashion. Prada is seeking to expand, having defied a slowdown in luxury demand, while Versace has been operating at a loss in the last few quarters. The merger strengthens Ita...
How wealth has shaped Florence and its territory over the centuries
“The quantity and determination of subjects active in the field of patronage both ecclesiastical and secular,” wrote art historian Cristina Acidini, characterized Florence “at the time of the free Communes and beyond over the centuries: the civil government, the Christian church and religious orders, the arts or guilds, banks, confraternities, aris...
In Search of Ragù
La Grassa. The fat one. Bologna has earned its nickname like no other place on earth. The old city is awash in excess calories, a medieval fortress town fortified with golden mountains of starch and red cannons of animal fat, where pastas gleam a brilliant yellow from the lavish amount of egg yolks they contain and menus moan under the weight of t...
This 'beautiful but fragile' Italian beach has one strict rule for tourists
A beach towel is a staple for any trip to the seaside, as essential as sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhats. But Brits planning their summer holidays might be taken aback by a peculiar rule at one of Europe's most popular beaches. La Pelosa, a Sardinian beach renowned for its crystal clear waters, diamond white sands and a famous 16th-century tower ju...
Top 6 Spring Getaway Destinations in Italy for 2025: Must-Visit Locations
Spring 2025 is the perfect time to explore Italy, with its vibrant landscapes, rich culture, and timeless beauty. Whether you’re seeking historical landmarks, stunning coastlines, or charming countryside retreats, Italy offers a variety of destinations that promise a memorable escape. With long weekends and the opportunity to enjoy an extended brea...
In historic Assisi, pilgrims seek modern witness of holiness
For centuries, pilgrims came to Assisi to walk in the footsteps of a saint who preached to birds, embraced poverty and wandered the hills barefoot. But today, many arrive in search of a different model of holiness: that of a teenager in Nike sneakers who built websites and coded for Christ. "I came to Assisi for Carlo," said Anne-Sophie, a mother...