Thursday September 25 2025 - IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. On February 6, 2026, the Olympic flame will light up Milan’s San Siro Stadium, kicking off the 25th edition of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games™.   The Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy, in collaboration with the RSI Study Center and the ...

  September becomes italy’s second summer AI in the fields: how Italian project Biosmart is reshaping agriculture Italy opens the first plant in the world that recycles diapers and sanitary products Milan leads the way of global walkability ranking cities School year 2025-26 in Italy: no phones, new conduct grades, updated exam Italy’s foreign mini...

Italy hasn’t stopped moving since the Romans began building their extensive road network, and the country has a penchant for speed and drama — despite its reputation for a slow, savoured approach to life. Whether you choose to board a plucky Vespa or a zippy vaporino, ride a poker-red Ferrari or a sky-scraping cableway, this way of exploring brings...

European cities dominate the global ranking for walkability, with 45 of the top 50 spots belonging to metropolitan areas across the continent – and Italy leads the way. A study published in Nature Cities analyzed the average walking times to reach key destinations – such as schools, hospitals, supermarkets, restaurants, and government offices – in...

The high walls of writer Andriana Trigiani’s Greenwich Village home are lined with books of all shapes, sizes, and titles. It’s like a small-town library, but without the rectangular reading tables, or the archetypal librarian signaling patrons to keep their voices down. This library-like setting is Trigiani’s way of paying homage to the librarians...

Italy is one of the most popular places to visit in Europe, and it’s easy to see why. It’s known for its rich history, beautiful buildings, and amazing culture. It’s also a top choice for people who want to retire and enjoy a slower, more relaxed life. Many retirees from around the world dream of living in Italy. But with so many charming cities, q...

The MUMAC (short for "Museum of the Coffee Machine"), was founded in Binasco (Lombardy) in 2012 to promote coffee knowledge, culture and enjoyment among professionals and enthusiasts; home to 300 pieces from the Cimbali and Maltoni collections, of which over 100 are on display, MUMAC is the world’s largest contemporary museum of professional coffee...

Gabriele d'Annunzio always nurtured a great love for the houses he inhabited; this feeling is particularly intense for his last home, the Priory, the beating soul of the monumental complex that is the Vittoriale. The Commander furnished it, in fact, with great care and particular attention, transforming the rooms according to his inner vision. The...

Kicking off the new season of the Wednesday Addams series on Netflix, which has achieved great success with its dark aesthetic and gothic charm: for the occasion, we have selected six places in Lombardy that seem to have come straight out of an episode of the Addams family. Ruined castles, charnel houses decorated with skulls, abandoned villas shro...

If you’re looking for a truly unusual and evocative place in Milan, the Church of San Bernardino alle Ossa will surprise you. Famous for its crypt decorated with human bones, it offers an extraordinary experience. In this article, you’ll discover its fascinating history, the mysterious legends linked to the ossuary, the rich Baroque art inside, and...