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Internazionale vs Juventus 2-1: Inter Milan in Coppa Italia semi-final

23 March, 2020

Here are highlights from the Juventus-Inter Milan game that took place last week, ending in a 2-1 victory to Internazionale as it passes to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia. Juventus is in struggling form at the moment, and whether…

Fiona Swarovsky' s luxury summer holidays in Capri and Positano

23 March, 2020

The beauty of Positano has cast its spell on Fiona Swarovsky; the famous heiress fell in love with this beautiful town on the Amalfi coast years ago, so now whenever she can she spends a few days of rest in…

Vespa fashion with Adidas sneakers

23 March, 2020

While in Milan it’s traditional for women to wear stilettos when riding a Vespa, if you want something more casual (and perhaps appropriate to the situation) then Adidas have the answer.The suede sneakers include the traditional Adidas three stripe look,…

Italian music: English lyrics, Vasco Rossi vs Luciano Ligabue

23 March, 2020

Okay so once you’ve got past the strange choice of Queen’s “We will rock you”, this is a montage video comparing Vasco Rossi’s “Il mondo che vorrei” with Luciano Ligabue’s “Il centro del mondo” (or “The world I’d like” and…

George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis a couple since 2007?

23 March, 2020

According to some reports the scintillating new couple of George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis could have been on since way before we all realised. Rumours of the Clooney-Canalis liaison since 2007 come from actor Alessandro Siani, who claims that the…

Advertising in Italy: Belen Rodriguez, Lady Gaga and Tim

23 March, 2020

Here is our simple guide to advertising in Italy: take one hot Italian showgirl, a recent hit song and make a video with said girl in bikini. As summer in Italy comes to a close, we’re hoping the recent terrible…

Milan Fashion Week: Luciano Soprani autumn/winter 2009-10

23 March, 2020

Milan fashion week is in full swing and the city is teeming with celebrities, but at the Luciano Soprani show all eyes were on Italian actress Manuela Arcuri who walked down the catwalk wearing one of Luciano Soprani’s new creations…

Italian motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi gets Laureus Award 2011

23 March, 2020

2010 has not been a very lucky year for Valentino Rossi. On 5 June 2010 the Italian professional motorcycle racer and multiple MotoGP World Champion broke his right tibia. It was diagnosed he was likely to be out for most…

Sabrina Ferilli: a sexy Italian woman with a figure to be proud of

23 March, 2020

Sabrina Ferilli is admired by many Italian women for her character, her professional acting ability and the dedication she has shown in many projects. For example, Anna e i 5, without Ferilli, would certainly have sunk.Sabrina has always been admired…

Rome: Michelangelo Buonarroti, architect, drawn into view with new exhibition

23 March, 2020

Michelangelo‘s art has, over the centuries, attracted millions of people from all over the world and Rome the city where the artist gave birth to many of his masterpieces will soon host an important exhibition devoted to his architectural projects.…

Molinari brothers help Europe win Ryder Cup: possible future cup in Italy?

23 March, 2020

In an absolutely nail-biting finish, the Europe team has won the 2010 Ryder Cup in what was an emotional loss for the Americans who came within one point in the last match of the day. Italian sports stars and golfers…

Rovato: Quistini Castle and its Bio-Energetic Garden

23 March, 2020

Castel Quistini is an old castle built in 1560. An amazing place that features a hall of 150 square metres and a reception room called Sala Grottesca which was richly frescoed in the 19th century, though the chief attractions of…

Food festivals and Italian olive oil: Lake Garda olives

23 March, 2020

The best Italian olive oil does not just come from central and southern Italy. While you may be used to seeing the olive groves across the hills of Tuscany and Umbria, there is a pocket in northern Italy that makes…

Belen Rodriguez for Jadea underwear

23 March, 2020

After playing in the Italian blockbuster Natale in Sud Africa, Belen Rodriguez poses for Jadea underwear. She looks gorgeous, but with such a busy schedule, how does she find time to work out?

Roberto Saviano interview: Gomorrah and mythologising the mafia

23 March, 2020

I have yet to read Roberto Saviano’s Gomorrah, the best-selling Italian book which has become a famous film. The book examines the depth of the mafia control of Italy: Italian life, Italian families, and business in this country, in a…

Milan food exhibition at archaeological museum opens

23 March, 2020

The Archaeological Museum of Milan now hosts a room with an exhibition dedicated to food. The exhibition includes aspects of food of ancient times until the modern era and is titled “Nutrire il corpo e lo spirito” or “nourish the…

Restored Giotto crucifix to be unveiled in Florence

23 March, 2020

After a long restoration, the Giotto crucifix (the attribution to the great Italian artist is no longer disputed) will be officially unveiled at the Church of Ognissanti in Florence on November 6. In the meanwhile, the famous cross will be…

The Amanda Knox Story: the film

23 March, 2020

A film on the Amanda Knox case in Italy is being made, directed by Robert Dornhelm and starring Hayden Panettiere as Amanda and Paolo Romio who will play her boyfriend and suspected accomplice, Raffaele Sollecito. The case of the murder…

Italian bags and suitcases: Maserati travel bag

23 March, 2020

This blue travel bag from the MC range and entirely made of alcantara with red MC logo and piping is capacious and classy. The bag also features double shoulder straps. It retails for 305 euros.

Gianni Agnelli's yacht up for sale

23 March, 2020

The late Giovanni Agnelli had a passion for yachts with a classic design. A passion which started in the 1950s when the heir to the Agnelli fortune bought the Agneta, an amazing yacht designed by Knut Reimer; 25 metres long,…

Italian traditions: Italian coffee and how to correct it, part three

23 March, 2020

It’s about time that Blog Dolce Vita examined the “corrected coffee” in Italy. And so we give you the below guide in the third part of the dolce vita coffee series. This kind of coffee is generally not recommended as…

Italian art exhibitions: La Belle Epoque & its Artists on display in Rovigo

23 March, 2020

“La Belle Epoque”: was a comfortable and happy period in European history that lasted roughly 40 years; years characterised by technological advancement, unshakable faith in the progress of humanity and beautiful and sophisticated women. The arts inevitably began to mirror…

2010 Venice Film Festival: Italian actress Isabella Ragonese hosts

22 March, 2020

Witty and sexy Italian actress Isabella Ragonese is the ‘diva’ presenter of the 2010 Venice Film Festival and as seen in this gallery, her lively spirit is on show. Enthusiastic about the Venice Film Festival, Isabella says: “I’ve been to…

Ronaldinho's new girlfriend: Italian showgirl Sara Tommasi

22 March, 2020

In the classic Italian show girl tradition, Sara Tommasi has got together with a football player, but not just any old football player - she has admitted to a two-month relationship so far with new AC Milan recruit Ronaldinho. After…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's luxury villa up for sale at Cernobbio, lake Como

22 March, 2020

Footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic‘ s luxury villa near the famous Villa d’Este at Cernobbio, Lake Como, is up for sale. Surrounded by a huge park, this 19th century house is elegantly arranged on three floors. It’s comprised of a spacious kitchen/breakfast…