Milan is Italy’s commanding northern city, located in the Lombardy region of the country. The cityscape of Milan testifies to centuries of art influenced culture, prominent in its rich mix of imposing architecture, dazzling cathedrals, and grand statues. Remnants of Milan’s old-world charm are sprinkled throughout the city and blend in well with th...
READ MOREWhile many European theaters remain closed due to the pandemic, the famed Teatro alla Scala on Tuesday opened its new season with the gala premiere of Verdi’s “Macbeth” to a fully seated house. Despite the glittery evening wear and a guest list that included Giorgio Armani and Italy’s president, Sergio Mattarella, the mood was more restrained than...
READ MOREMilan is undoubtedly one of the most popular cities in the world; known for its famous boutiques, luxurious lifestyle and delicious Italian cuisine. You will surely have heard of the Milan’s trademark; the cathedral Duomo church. A stroll downtown will convince you that it is truly the city of style and fashion. But there are some things you may no...
READ MOREWith the mission to give as many people as possible the chance to learn and boost their professional development, Talent Garden has acquired Hyper Island and with vision to become Europe’s leading digital education provider. This new deal will address the digital skills gap across Europe, creating programmes at 20 different campuses and online for...
READ MOREMilan, apart from being one of the greatest Italian cities, and one of the most cosmopolitan in the world, in the course of history has earned itself the title of “capital of fashion”. Like Paris and New York, the activity of the fashion system is concentrated also in Milan, with fashion weeks, academies for designers and enthusiasts of the sector,...
READ MOREIs there any country on earth that wears its history as lightly as Italy? Roman ruins sit cheek by jowl with Renaissance palazzos, while modern skycrapers cast their long shadows over neoclassical cathedrals. But there are many more reasons why this is the fifth most visited country in the world – the rolling landscapes of Tuscany, the sandy beache...
READ MOREMilan and “quiet” rarely feature in the same sentence. The glamorous Italian city is lively and dynamic every day of the year, and no matter the season you’ll always find people sipping coffee in cafes, meandering between high-end boutiques, and at least a couple of events drawing in the crowds. With that said, some months of the year will be more...
READ MOREMilan is a colourful open-air museum: without inside of course, but with thousands of walls housing Italy's most avant-garde street artworks. From the city centre to the outskirts, graffiti art creates unforgettable urban itineraries. Following the footsteps of other international metropolises such as New York, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Melbour...
READ MOREWhen pressed on his fascination with trees, the architect Stefano Boeri is prone to nostalgia. ”When I was a kid, I used to quote a novel written by an Italian writer, Italo Calvino, called ‘The Baron in the Trees’. It was the story of a young duke who decided, when he was 12, to abandon his family and spend the rest of his life living on the branc...
READ MOREWe love fall travel, when the temperatures are still pleasant enough but the crowds of summer have usually subsided. It is also that time of the year to enjoy beautiful colors as nature transitions into the colder season, and a time when many iconic food products of Italy are harvested and celebrated at local food and wine festivals. Here are four...
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