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Is there anything more quintessentially Venetian than a gondola? Well yes, perhaps: a gondoliere, or gondolier, to say it in English. We all know these colorful figures, so familiar to all those who visited La Serenissima at least once in their life, with their black pants, straw hats, and striped shirts:  but have you ever wondered why they are dr...

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Pinot Grigio is one of the most successful Italian wines, especially in the United States. Merit goes to a leader company and forerunner of this typology, such as Santa Margherita, number 1 on the Pinot Grigio market. It produces the denomination Val d'Adige DOC. Furthermore, today Italy is becoming the world leader of the typology, mainly due to a...

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In its one thousand years of history, Venice was one of Europe's greatest commercial and naval powers. Between the 16th and 17th centuries, the Serenissima built innovative defense works within its territory to defend it from the incursions of other European powers to the north-west and to protect its trade routes and Adriatic ports from attacks fr...

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Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Venice. In summer, temperatures can reach 35 degrees Celsius, while in winter it is mild as it rarely goes below zero and snowfalls are rare. During the day, Venice welcomes crowds of tourists, showing them its unique architecture, historical monuments, and magical views of the Grand Canal. The city i...

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Ascoli Piceno, Chioggia (VE), Grosseto, Mesagne (BR), Pesaro, Sestri Levante with the Tigullio (GE), Siracusa, Union of Municipalities Paestum-Alto Cilento (SA), Viareggio (LU), Vicenza. These are the 10 finalist cities for the title of Capital of Culture 2024, announced today by the Ministry of Culture. The selected cities, informed by the Ministe...

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Carnevale is one of the most colorful celebrations in the world. In Italy, we are serious about it. In the end, this is where it was born. We are all familiar with the Carnevale of Venice and that of Viareggio, as well as famous international renditions such as the Carnival in New Orleans, that in Rio and that in Notting Hill (London).  In Italy, t...

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The Getty shop justifies a colorful goblet’s $45 price tag by noting that it hails from the Venetian island of Murano, “famous for its highly prized, collectible glass.” Walmart writes that a $57.95 plum figurine embodies Murano’s “richness of color, originality, and unparalleled craftsmanship.” Stunning yet pricey, Murano glass is frequently hawke...

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Bellisima Venice! which means beautiful will be an understatement for this floating city retaining its glory through Venetian Gothic architecture, winding canals and beautiful bridges, carnival celebrations, eccentric alleys with their old charm, and the charismatic gondolas creating the unmatched dreamy and romantic vibes unlike no other. The city...

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Just by taking your first step outside the entrance to Santa Lucia Railway Station, the sight of the majestic green dome of the Church of San Simeon Piccolo will leave you breathless. And so it is Venice, a surprise, a wonder at every step, around every corner, whether it is the first or the thousandth time you visit it. The magical atmosphere you...

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Less than 30 km south-west of Verona, Borghetto sul Mincio is rated among Italy’s most beautiful villages. Preservation efforts have managed to retain its evocative medieval appearance as a fortified settlement on the river.  The origins of the village go back to the time of the Lombard domination of the area, when Borghetto was a strategic outpost...

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