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As every March 9th, today in the United States is National Meatball Day: in Italy, we don’t have this holiday, perhaps because here every day could be National Meatball Day! There’s no perfect recipe for meatballs: the most common ingredients include ground meat, egg, parmigiano reggiano cheese, milk, parsley, bread, and salt, but in the countless...

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When you arrive in Bologna, the gastronomic capital of a country that is arguably the gastronomic center of the world, it’s best to arrive hungry. I arrived with a molar that had fractured on a cough drop en route to Boston’s Logan airport. The concierge at my hotel procured an appointment with a dentist shortly after I landed. My toothache throbbe...

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In 2024, Italian airport traffic reached a new record, with 219,078,618 passengers passing through national airports, marking an 11.1% increase compared to 2023. This figure not only highlights a significant post-pandemic recovery but also surpasses pre-COVID levels, restoring traffic distribution to 2019 values: two-thirds of travelers opted for...

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Italy is a country steeped in history and culture, and its regions and provinces each carry a rich story that goes beyond mere geography. The origins of these place names are fascinating, often reflecting a blend of ancient civilizations, linguistic evolution, and historical influences from earliest Latin settlements to the linguistic imprints of t...

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Naples has been crowned the best city in the world for food according to the rankings from TasteAtlas for 2024/2025. This recognition further cements Italy's position as a culinary powerhouse, with multiple cities ranking high on the list. Naples, the birthplace of Pizza Margherita and Sfogliatella, earned its top spot by showcasing a cuisine that...

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The Davis Cup Final 8 will be held in Italy from 2025 through 2027, the International Tennis Federation announced Monday, with Bologna hosting next year. Led by Jannik Sinner, the Italians have won the past two Davis Cup titles in Malaga, Spain, the site for the men’s team competition each of the past three years. Italy also won the Billie Jean Kin...

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Located just about two hours from Florence, Bologna is an equally enticing destination to visit on a trip to Italy. With a remarkable food history dating back to the Middle Ages, it's the place to thank for some of the world’s most beloved dishes, including lasagne alla bolognese, tortellini, and ragù. The northern Italian city is also home to the...

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The Shanghai Global ranking of academic subjects rewards our universities, which achieve several excellent rankings. The absolute best is that of the Federico II in Naples, which is third in the world for Pharmacy. It is followed by the European University Institute of Fiesole in the Florence province, Tuscany, which gets sixth in the world ranking...

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The wild and densely forested Bologna Apennines begin roughly at the southern walls of Bologna and extend all the way to the Tuscan border. Historically a place of exchange and transit, the area was hit particularly hard during World War II when the Nazis chose it as the site of the Gothic Line, a series of defenses intended to stop the Allied adva...

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Italy is a country rich in ancient and prestigious schools and universities, but there is one with the longest history and the oldest academic tradition: the University of Bologna. Here are some historical, cultural, and academic details that make the oldest university in Italy unique, the crucial role Bologna has played in European culture, and th...

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