Dreams of Christmas Eve
In Sarnano's centro storico it is quiet, dark and cold at the end of December. Lamps are turned off to save electricity. Strands of light from the television seep into the kitchen. A man prepares the Christmas Eve dinner...
Venice Carnival: Between Tradition And Innovation
700 years since it began — and despite some setbacks — the Venice Carnival is still going strong. We take a look at both its history and present.
Behind The Curtain With Maria Francesca Mazzara
We spoke to opera singer Maria Francesca Mazzara about how an international artist dealt with the pandemic — and what we should expect next.
Christmas Quiz 2021: Panettone or Cinepanettone?
And you thought there was nothing more to know about panettone.
The Number One Cultural Powerhouse in The World? Italy
The 2021 Best Countries rankings placed Italy as the number one country in the world for Cultural Influence. Are we even surprised?
The Venice Biennale 2022 Is Not To Be Missed
Things are starting to shake up in Venice: diversity, equality, and a welcome fresh take on an institution that had gathered some dust.
A Guide To Your First Time At The Opera
Our opera expert takes you through everything you should know before your first time at the opera.
Rome, Florence Or Venice: Which City For A Short Vacation?
Short on time and not sure where to visit? We break it down so you can decide between Rome, Florence, and Venice according to your needs.
Mario Bava’s Black Sunday: Halloween, Italian Style
The Italian take on horror started back in 1960 with this classic. This year, let it rise from the dead again!
Sustainable Italy: Resilient Communities At Venice’s Architecture Biennale
Urban design cannot be separated from environmental effects. That's why Resilient Communities is Italy's theme at the 2021 Architecture Biennale.