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In order to meet Cupid and Psyche, as is only right since they are two mythological figures, one has to penetrate into the ancient heart of the capital, in Trastevere. Beyond a small secret garden, crowned in the center by a citrus tree, is a room with a very high ceiling where the mortal Psyche, who in beauty equaled Venus, forever holds in her ma...

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Visiting the Sacro Bosco (Italian for Sacred Grove), a 16th-century garden in Bomarzo, Italy, is no ordinary walk through the park. The seven-acre site’s sculpted monsters, open tombs and dramatic depictions of supernatural combatants make the experience more akin to braving a Renaissance version of a haunted house. Visitors can wander through a ti...

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Many Italian wineries proudly name their wines after the towns around which their vineyards are spread —Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Fiano di Avellino and the lovely small city of Frascati, less than an hour south of Rome (if the autostrada is not jammed up) and within the province of Lazio. The wine named Frascati itself has not, until recently...

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Italy is a country known for its rich traditions, stunning landscapes, and festive spirit, making it one of the most enchanting destinations to spend Christmas. From the magical Christmas markets in the north to the warm coastal celebrations in the south, Italy offers a variety of experiences that cater to every type of traveller. Whether you're lo...

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There is no doubt that when we think of Rome, one of the first images that come to mind is, for example, the Colosseum or the Trevi Fountain. In my case, there is another image that I usually associate with this wonderful city, "the pines of Rome".  Every time I arrive in Rome for a visit, their majesty and alluring grace seems to offer me the firs...

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Luxury jeweller Bulgari has brought festive cheer to Rome's Spanish Steps with a futuristic Christmas tree whose design is inspired by the company's iconic snake symbol. The gold-coloured installation, made of plexiglass, brass and metal, is topped with an eight-pointed star and illuminated with a hi-tech, energy-efficient lighting system. In addit...

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Studies show that most jobs and internships come from connections rather than cold applications. But networking isn’t just about jobs; it’s about learning from others, sharing ideas, and building relationships that can last a lifetime. When you study abroad in Italy at John Cabot University, you’re surrounded by people from more than 75 countries....

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Growing up in the New York metro area in the 1970s and early 1980s, the work of art I heard my parents discuss most often was Michelangelo’s Pietà. The famous sculpture, which resides inside St. Peter’s in Rome, features a beatific and serene Mary seated with the body of the crucified Jesus sprawled across her lap, evoking the great suffering of hi...

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Porchetta is one of an ever-increasing number of regional dishes that has gone, if not quite global, then certainly globe-trotting, a phenomenon to which Italian cuisine seems particularly inclined. The evidence points to porchetta having originated in the town of Ariccia in Lazio, although there are inevitably counterclaimants—a notable one from N...

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Gladiator II, a historical film? No, pure science fiction. Released in Italy on Nov. 14, The Gladiator II, the sequel to the film that gave international notoriety to Russell Crowe, his “On my signal all hell breaks loose” having entered the common phrasebook, tests the judgment of historians as it did, on the other hand, with the first chapter.  N...

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