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Dear friends, Even this month, there have been many things that have kept us at We the Italians busy. Let’s start with the big news: We the Italians: the surveys. It is a new tool to further enhance our role as a platform for listening to and discussing the interests and opinions of this community. We’ve launched an observatory dedicated to this mi...

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Just outside the village of San Giovanni d’Asso, a small medieval town nestled in the Crete Senesi landscape in Tuscany, lies an oasis of greenery and culture: the Bosco della Ragnaia. Once a place where birds were hunted using nets, today it is a most unusual sculpture park. At the entrance, a motto greets visitors: "If not here, where?" In this f...

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Football (which we call American Football here in Italy, because for us, 'football' means what Americans call 'soccer') is a sport that, over the years, has carved out a niche following in Italy, with a modest-level league, fairly competitive teams, and a history filled with memorable moments. Football first came to Italy during World War II, when...

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The engines are revving once again for the Mille Miglia, often dubbed “the most beautiful race in the world” by none other than Enzo Ferrari. The excitement is palpable among the 420 crews taking part in this unforgettable journey from Brescia to Rome and back — a 1,900-kilometer adventure that offers a once-in-a-lifetime driving experience. Runnin...

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Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, maybe in its lesser-known yet certainly most authentic side, the extraordinary city of Arezzo is the perfect destination you were seeking for your next trip to discover new places, rich in charm, art and beauty. A trip that can become a true cultural experience thanks to Fondazione Arezzo Intour, the organization th...

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  Aperti per Voi sotto le Stelle 2025: a nighttime journey through Italian beauty Acquiring citizenship in Italy is not hard just for the Italian Americans Europe’s boldest AI project has a Latin name and an Italian brain behind it Italian parents deal with the problem of a too long summer break in schools When memory fails us: early detection of A...

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I bet that when you think of Florence, the first images that come to mind are those iconic ones of the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, the Giotto Campanile, and that’s fair, but this is not just a city of art; Florence is very lush! Did you know? Here, there are places where the wind whispers through your hair, in large and  fragrant gardens, while time...

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This coming fall, FS Treni Turistici Italiani—the division of Italy’s State Railways focused on leisure travel—will launch a series of new rail journeys departing from Rome and heading toward Umbria, Tuscany, and Piedmont. These routes are crafted for travelers looking to enjoy a slower pace, eco-conscious travel, and a cozy ride aboard fully updat...

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Nestled within Tuscany fairy beech woods, a hidden village and a centuries-old monastery are stirring back to life. Such a revival is the dream of Denise Vangelisti and Stefano Freschi. Their project, Mariae Nivis 1567, is breathing new vitality into a long-standing legacy of beauty. It's a story of heritage, artistry, and love. And we are going to...

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When we think of Pisa, we think of its leaning tower, but there is much more in town to enjoy, starting with the famous Luminara di San Ranieri, one of the most charming and visually striking traditions in Italy, celebrated every year on the evening of June 16th.  Held in honor of San Ranieri, the city’s patron saint, the event transforms the histo...

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