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In Sardinia, there is a tree that was already old when Jesus Christ was born. It is called S'Ozzastru, a wild olive tree that grows in Luras, in the Gallura region, and is considered the oldest in Italy. This true patriarch of nature has witnessed around 4,000 years of history. It was already a mature tree during ancient Egypt, it saw the rise and...

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Beneath Italy’s shimmering coastal waters, winemakers are experimenting with an unexpected aging technique: underwater wine in Italy. This innovative process, known as underwater enology, involves submerging bottles of wine or sparkling wine in the sea for months—or even years—allowing the ocean’s unique conditions to influence their maturation. It...

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Easter 2025 is just around the corner, and Italy and its Easter traditions are waiting to be discovered. Whether you decide to take a trip to Italy this Easter to enjoy the celebrations and festivities, or whether you decide to stay at home, there's no excuse not to enjoy the finest Italian Easter traditions, many of which involve food. Italian Eas...

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A beach towel is a staple for any trip to the seaside, as essential as sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhats. But Brits planning their summer holidays might be taken aback by a peculiar rule at one of Europe's most popular beaches. La Pelosa, a Sardinian beach renowned for its crystal clear waters, diamond white sands and a famous 16th-century tower ju...

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The awful impact of US tariffs on Italian exports and industries Cagliari tops the climate livability index in Italy for 2024 Cultural heritage in Italy to be valued based on its use value starting in 2026 A dream come true: thirty thousand outdated Italian laws repealed Italians trust traditional media more than social platforms, but internet now...

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Holy Week in 2025 falls between April 14 and April 21. Easter Sunday will be on April 20, but according to tradition, the Holy Week rituals begin on Holy Thursday (April 17, 2025). Spending Easter in Italy in 2025 is a unique opportunity to witness some of the most fascinating religious celebrations of the Christian tradition. In many cases, entire...

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Despite my previous sailing experience extending to little more than a gentle pedalo around the lake of a local park, I’ve long been a keen believer in the healing powers of being out on water. This concept is also the driving force behind Vincent Braakman and Vallery Melcher’s wellness sailing holidays in the Mediterranean. When I discovered their...

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Geri Guinn knew she came from a large Italian family; that much was clear. Growing up in Chicago with her parents and two sisters, she lived near her aunts, uncles and paternal grandparents, Pietro and Crocifissa Congiu, who had immigrated to the United States from Italy in the early 1900s. Although her grandparents only spoke Italian, weekly spagh...

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Cagliari in Sardinia takes the top spot in the new edition of the Climate Livability Index in Italy. Naples and Salerno, both in Campania, come in second and third, followed by Brindisi in Puglia and Agrigento in Sicily. All of these cities are along some of Italy's stunning coastlines and have benefited from summer breezes and only a few rainy day...

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Easter in Italy 2025 is a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s most important and deeply rooted traditions. Known as Pasqua, Easter is celebrated with solemn processions, festive gatherings, and centuries-old rituals. In 2025, Holy Week falls between 13th and 20th April, making it the perfect time to explore Italy’s rich cultural a...

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