December is definitely here and Christmas is on its way, the cities in Italy are ready to celebrate the festive season with locals and tourists standing up their best Christmas decorations, and for us it is one of the best month ever to plan a trip in Italy. Both the most famous cities and the iconic Italian villages have their own Christmas tree t...

If pushing beyond one's limits and reaching for the sky has been a human aspiration since the time of Icarus, the urge to construct ever taller buildings that circumvent the laws of statics and reach for the clouds has been a Leitmotiv in the history of architecture, especially since the Modern Age. Indeed, it is with the genesis of the modern city...

Franco Nuschese, founder and owner of Cafe Milano in Washington, received the “Ambrogino d’oro” award from the mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala today. For more than thirty years, Nuschese, originally from the South of Italy, has worked in his cafe in Georgetown, one of the most iconic neighbourhoods of Washington. The cafe has never been a simple Itali...

Milan, known for its fashion and design, is also home to the picturesque Navigli district, famous for its canals and artistic vibes. The history of Navigli dates back centuries and has played a significant role in shaping the city’s identity. In this article, we will explore the rich history of Navigli, admire its beauty, and discover the various a...

Vice-Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani honored on Dec. 4 in Milan at the "Transatlantic Award Gala Dinner" organized by the American Chamber called transatlantic relations "fundamental" while "the United States, together with Europe, is the pole star of our foreign policy." The tone of such relations was evident throughout the evening, wi...

The recent Main Streets Across the World 2023 report by the American real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield doesn’t come as a surprise, outlining the list of the world’s most luxurious streets. The primary selection criterion was the cost of shop rentals, and Via Monte Napoleone in Milan, one of the four streets in the Quadrilatero della Moda (Fashio...

Optical wireless may no longer have any obstacles. A study by Politecnico di Milano, conducted together with Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, the University of Glasgow and Stanford University, has made it possible to create photonic chips that mathematically calculate the optimal shape of light to best pass through any environment, even one that...

Like all good Italians, I adore discovering new chicche wherever I go. Chicche — hidden gems, goodies, little treats — are our favorite places to restore our eyes and soak in inspiration. When a cappuccino or a glass of wine won’t do, we flock to cultural attractions for our feel-good fix. In a city like Milan, there are many hidden gems to explore...

Milan's Citylife neighborhood is the first urban area in the world to achieve Platinum level in three international sustainability certifications awarded by independent bodies: the "oscar" of sustainability in urban planning. Specifically, the certifications were awarded: LEED for Cities and Communities, from U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC); WE...

A new kind of tourism is catching on in recent years: visiting Monumental Cemeteries, ancient burial grounds where time is suspended and one breathes tranquility, silence and peace. Italy, being a country of art and history par excellence, offers Monumental Cemeteries worth visiting, in which it is possible to admire important funerary sculptures, ...