Italian little Italies: Buccheri, Wellness Oasis of the Iblei
On Colle Terreo the remains of the Norman castle can be visited, of which some important evidence remains today. Not far away, among the elements of religious architecture, is the S. Antonio Abate Church, which dominates the town from the top of a scenic flight of steps (built in 1911); inside the church interesting paintings by G. Borremans from 1...
Italian historical trademarks: Benetton
The Benetton Group has joined the Associazione Marchi Storici d'Italia as a Founding Member. Founded in 1965 in Ponzano Veneto, in the province of Treviso, Benetton Group is today one of the best-known fashion companies in the world. Present in the main international markets with a commercial network of about 3,600 stores, it has always dedicated s...
Italian land and nature: Ostuni and the Itria Valley
With its still expanses of olive trees as far as the eye can see, the Itria Valley is red soil, green groves and vineyards, and white trullo houses under a serene blue sky – essentially, a marvelous chromatic effect that repeats itself several times over. Also known as the Valley of the Trulli, it makes up part of the Provinces of Bari, Brindisi an...
Italian good news: Sports like drugs, a bipartisan bill for tax deduction in Italy
It may be the Olympic spirit or awareness of the benefits to state budget of a healthy and active population: in Italy a new bill, supported by all parties, aims to include sports activity in medical prescriptions subject to tax relief. In Italy, inactivity will cost 1.3 billion over the next 30 years sport represents a tool for investing in the co...
Italian report: AI, Italy is among the top three countries in Europe that have introduced it
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the business world and has established itself as a stable presence in the business of enterprises. More than three-quarters (77 %) of Italian respondents to our research say they have direct experience with the new technology. Most of them use AI predominantly in their private lives (43 %), or in the work...
ICA: Retrieving Italian Vital Records for a Citizenship Application
Embarking on the journey to Italian dual citizenship is exciting and leads to a lifetime of benefits that can be passed down to future generations. Once you have determined that you are eligible, the next question is commonly, which documents are required for a successful application? More specifically, which documents do I need from Italy and how...
Italian flavors: Coppa, Salame and Pancetta Piacentina
In Europe, the tradition of eating pork meat stretches far back into antiquity, as pigs were an animal that was easy to rear in a domestic environment, they were rich in fat and delicious meats and reproduced quickly. In the second half of the nineteenth century, some pig bones excavated from archaeological sites in the Po Valley corroborated the...
Italian design: Made in Italy sails on the Amerigo Vespucci
The Amerigo Vespucci ship needs no introduction: it represents a case of Italian Design ante litteram and is a symbol of Italy in the world. It is the oldest Unit in service in the Italian Navy, built and fitted out at the Royal Naval Shipyard in Castellamare di Stabia, launched on February 22, 1931 and delivered to the Royal Navy on May 26, 1931....
Italian books: Vita Nuova
Vita Nuova (New Life) is a book written by Dante Alighieri between 1292 and 1293. Considered the father of the Italian language, Dante Alighieri (Florence 1265 – Ravenna 1321) started writing from a very young age, was hugely influenced by poets from the stilnovismo movement and pursued theological and philosophical studies. He also took part in th...
Italian gardens and parks: Gallipoli Cognato Park
The Gallipoli Cognato Lucanian Dolomites Park covers 27,027 hectares (66,785 acres) in the municipalities of Accettura, Calciano, Oliveto Lucano in the province of Matera, and Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa in the province of Potenza. The Park encloses and protects a large area in the center of Basilicata that has important natural, historical and...
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 178
Dear friends, August in Italy is a month when almost everything slows down, and what doesn't slow down stops. We the Italians has slowed down a bit, but it never stops, ahead of an autumn for which we are preparing so many things. I am in the mountains in the Emilian Apennines, where my roots are, and from here I write the editorial for this magazi...
Italian culture and history: Aquileia, on the Trail of the Roman Empire
A treasure chest of history and beauty in Friuli Venezia Giulia, it lies in the Province of Udine. Traces of the magnificent Roman Empire rest here in Aquileia - a bulwark against the Barbarian Invasions, launching point for expeditions and military conquests, and large commercial hub. Given that it was the fourth-largest city on the Peninsula for...