Italian sport: Jannik Sinner, the first Italian tennis player number one in the world
In the more than 100-year history of professional tennis, no Italian man or woman has ever reached number one in the world rankings. Tennis, which came to Italy thanks to a few English gentlemen in the late 1800s who did not want to give up their passion for the game that had become very popular in Anglo-Saxon high society, has been one of the most...
Italian cuisine: Almond and Orange Biscotti
Citrus and nuts are a staple in Southern Italian kitchens. If you’ve ever smelled those two aromas wafting through the air during baking, it’s hard to forget. Eaten together they’re the perfect healthful snack. In Italy the heavenly combination of almonds and oranges is used in sweets and for special occasions. This Almond and Orange Biscotti recip...
Italian handcrafts: Valsesian Puncetto Lace
The oldest existing record of Valsesian Puncetto needlelace is a notarial deed from 1685, a writ of dowry that includes a large white handkerchief described as being adorned with “ponchietto”. It can therefore be assumed that the technique was an established part of the traditional handicraft culture at that time and was already well developed and...
Italian books: Follow Your Heart
Follow your heart (Va' dove ti porta il cuore) is a book written by Susanna Tamaro and published in 1994. Susanna Tamaro was born in 1957 and studied cinematography in Rome before becoming a writer. Her debut book was dedicated to the world of childhood and adolescence. As a matter of fact, she has also written several books for young people and fo...
Italian design: The Second Life of Design. The case of Deesup
Design, like all sectors of the Economy, is struggling with the challenges posed by the Sustainability Paradigm, attempting to reduce its impact on the Environment. The green transition of furniture products is of particular importance; suffice it to say that in Europe alone, about ten million tons of furniture and household items become waste ever...
Italian report: Cultural tourism, Italy's great treasure. A heritage worth 11 billion
Italy is the second tourist destination in Europe and the fifth in the world in terms of international arrivals. Attracting travelers from the continent and the entire planet to the Belpaese like a magnet is our rich cultural heritage, followed by natural beauty and events, whether sporting, recreational or religious, but food and wine, without neg...
Italian land and nature: The Villas of Rome
Take a tour of the villas of Rome, plunged into gorgeous gardens and expansive parks, imbued with magnanimous histories and accessible any time of year.First up, on the Pincian Hill is Villa Borghese, Rome’s “green heart” (it is literally shaped like a heart): property of the Borghese Family since its construction in the 1500s, the Italian State ac...
Italian flavors: Terre di Siena Oil
Olive cultivation has deep roots in the area around Siena, and the olive tree can be found in Tuscan works of art and paintings from the late Middle Ages on. There are also texts from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries that mention the presence of olives over a large part of the hills near Siena which enhanced the magnificent landscape. In his...
ICA: Do You Have to Pay Taxes in Italy as a Dual Citizen?
There are countless benefits to being an Italian dual citizen, such as visa-free travel to over 160 countries, but many also wonder if they will be required to pay taxes in Italy. Understanding that tax law in any country is often complicated and confusing, it’s a common concern that one’s tax implications may be more complex being a citizen of two...
An Italian American in Rome: Robert Allegretta, Bridging Cultures Through Education and Soccer
Robert Allegretta’s life is a compelling narrative of cultural fusion, familial bonds, and the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. His journey from San Luis Obispo, California, to attending and graduating High-School while abroad in Rome, Italy, underscores the rich heritage of his Italian-American roots and his passion for soccer. It’s a...
Italian little Italies: Norcia, The Sacred and the Profane
The historic core of Norcia is enclosed by 13th-century walls which form a unique heart shape. Along the perimeter the eight ancient village gates can be seen, which have preserved the names and characteristics of the past, together with the medieval towers. Entering from the Roman Gate and walking along the 19th-century Corso Sertorio, the visito...
Italian gardens and parks: Villa Durazzo Centurione
The museum complex of Villa Durazzo Centurione is a seat consisting of two historic houses of nobility, by a park/Italian garden and an art museum "Vittorio G. Rossi" in Santa Margherita Ligure, in the Tigullio, in the province of Genoa. The site, owned by the city, is also used for cultural and artistic events and exhibitions. The complex consists...