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November 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's death.
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An event that is involving the whole of Salento and is also known as the last festival of the summer, but the biggest, the most traditional, we are talking about the: Festa della Taranta
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Turin is known as the chocolate city, and the festival is a celebration of the city's chocolate heritage.
ContinueMichelangelo's Naked David: Art or Pornography?
Explore the debate around Michelangelo's David: masterpiece or inappropriate content? Discover historical, cultural, and educational perspectives on this famous Renaissance sculpture.
ContinueIs the Italian Man a Prototype of the Dream Man?
Smart, tall and beautiful - or is everything different?
ContinueExcursions around Florence: Where to go for the weekend?
Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy and a perfect destination for a weekend trip. There are many sights to discover here that should not be missed. One of the highlights is the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge that crosses the river Arno.
ContinueContemporary Art: Chianti Sculpture Park
Art exhibitions are beautiful when they are outdoors and highlight the artists' creations, where you can perhaps reach out and touch the structures, but unfortunately these exhibitions are often temporary. We want to tell you about a magical place, a permanent exhibition of contemporary art, the: Parco delle Scultura Del...
ContinueTuscan cuisine
Traditional Tuscan cuisine is considered "cucina povera", i.e. poor people's cuisine with a rural-peasant flavour.
ContinueA Poet Falls in Love with Italy: Goethe's Journey
"Tuscany is not in Italy, Italy is in Tuscany".
ContinueItaly's pick-me-up - espresso
Who doesn't love this pick-me-up aromatic drink served in small cups? It originated in Milan, where it became fashionable around 1900. In terms of machines, there are various ways to prepare an espresso: Semi-automatic and fully automatic machines as well as hand-lever machines and single- and double-circuit machines are common...
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