Ferrari 458 Italia scale model
If you’re like me and can’t afford the real thing, the Ferrari 458 Italia scale model is about as close as you’ll ever get to Ferrari’s new supercar, although don’t think it’s cheap. This model is in 1:4 scale and…
A new Ridolfo Ghirlandaio masterpiece found in Florence
A lost masterpiece by Domenico Ghirlandaio’s son Ridolfo was found in a dusty warehouse and restored to its pristine beauty by a team of skilled restoration experts guided by Sabrina Cassi and Gianmaria Scenini. This “new work” depicting the Madonna…
Traditional Italian recipes for sweets and desserts: Maritozzi from Rome
The maritozzo is a small cake of sweetened dough typical of Rome; in the old days, this at least according to some chronicles, the maritozzi were cooked by young girls for their future husbands! Here‘s what you need (and it…
Milan: images of an eerily empty city
Every year with the arrival of summer holidays Milan becomes empty (except for few Japanese tourists) and silent; actually it even looks a bit spectral and ghostly! Here a few pics taken by Sonia Ferrante at night with few people…
Twilight saga: New Moon to be filmed in Montepulciano, not Volterra, as petition starts
The sequel to the “Twilight” film, “New Moon” should have been set, in part, in Volterra, Italy. Writer of Twilight, Stephanie Meyer, set the second chapter of the book in this town, but since then film makers have decided to…
Vintage and collector cars on show in Rome
Vintage and one-off car specials will be on display in Rome from April 17th to 18th, with mostly Italian vintage cars on show, but some “special guests”, too. The “Fuoriserie” exhibition will be an incredible Italian car event for collector’s…
The Giro d'Italia passes over Gavia and Mortirolo
Tomorrow the Giro d’Italia will start at Rovetta in Val Seriana for the second last leg. It’s a mountainous leg - and what mountains! - with the Gavia pass as the cima Coppi (Coppi peak) of the 91st Giro d’Italia,…
Packages to Sicily to visit the Norman cathedral of Monreale
Monreale is one of Sicily’s most famous tourist destinations, for this stunning Norman cathedral built in 1174. The Duomo and the cloisters, built a few centuries apart from each other, are some of the most spectacular constructions to be seen…
Italy for 2010 World Cup: high hopes
2010 is another World Cup Year and reigning champions, Italy’s Azzurri football team, will be carrying many hopes and expectations on their shoulders to repeat the 2006 Italian Word Cup victory. As it’s Friday, and we know you enjoy funny…
Italian recipes for summer: fried provolone cheese
This easy Italian recipe is great for summer, being light and tasty, which can either work as a dish on its own accompanied by vegetables, or used in main courses or as an antipasto.All you need is two large tomatoes,…
Piacenza Fullcomics: 11th April to 13th
For three days Piacenza will be the centre of the comics world. From 11th April through 13th April the city will host Fullcomics, an exhibition that will explore and delve into the world of comics. A full range of events…
Who is Cristina del Basso? Discovering the Italian showgirl after the Tiger Woods rumour
Cristina del Basso is an Italian showgirl of the lesser variety, having made her career like many girls these days, from reality television. Born in Varese on May 3rd, 1987 it seemed that not much happened in the life of…
The Aprica for Fendi baby carrier
If you’re one of those fashionable moms always on the look-out for trendy things this baby sling by Fendi is something you can’t afford to miss. Comfortable and easy to adjust, Fendi baby sling will provide you with worry-free baby…
Rome: dungeons under the colosseum will open to the public in July
Superintendent Rossella Rea has announced that from July onwards, the dungeon under the Colosseum will be open to the public; a guided tour of the Famous “ipogei” which will take visitors into a fascinating journey into the past; for the…
Melissa Satta topless for Vanity Fair
Former Italian football player Christian Vieri will be the envy of many a man when seeing these pics of his sexy Italian lady, Melissa Satta. Rumours back in March had a split between Vieri and Satta, with the ex-velina seen…
Police find car trunk stuffed with exotic animals: strange but true from Italy
Strange but true in Italy when a driver stopped for a routine check of his car, was found to have crammed 1,700 animals into the boot. According to reports, Italian police completing the car check uncovered: 216 parakeets, 300 white…
Italian recipes for fall: eggplant parmigiana
Eggplants, or aubergines, are in season at the moment and with the days getting shorter and temperatures lower, it’s time to try the comfort food of the traditional Italian recipe, melanzane alla parmigiana. I did my first attempt with an…
Mille Miglia: Gran Turismo cars parade
Enzo Ferrari used to say that The Mille Miglia was the most beautiful and exciting race in the world. And we can but agree with him. As many of you know the race which began in 1927 was banned after…
Italian bags: Dolce & Gabbana Miss Biz Bowler
Dolce and Gabbana has created a fabulous version of the famous Miss Biz Bowler; made of woven leather, the bag comes in several pastel colours ( the one you see in our photo gallery is pale green with a hint…
Rome's traditional cuisine on show at the Vittoriano
If you are a fan of Italian food and its delicious flavours, you can’t absolutely miss the exhibition Sapori Colti which will run at the famous Vittoriano (Piazza Venenzia) until 15 November; thanks to a series of photographs, kitchen tools…
New Year ski deals for Italy: skiing Val d'Aosta
Great deals for skiing in Italy this winter continue with Alpitour offering New Year’s Eve snow weekends in the Valle d’Aosta. The deal is valid for the Ski Club Lo Stambecco at the foot of Cervinio mountain, at about 2,500…
San Gimignano: Medieval Manhattan of Tuscany
When you close your eyes and think of New York or other big modern cities you usually imagine thousands of skyscrapers rising proudly towards the sky and yet such a cityscape doesn’t look so modern or futuristic as one might…
Curtain rings down on Eurochocolate
We have talked at length about Eurochocolate 2008 (we are great fans!) but now that this delicious, scrumptious chocolate fair is about to close its doors, we want to give you the chance to enjoy a few photos of its…
Sand Nativity scene on view at Jesolo
Besides being the place where every year many holidays makers decide to spend their summer holidays, the lovely town of Jesolo, near Venice, is also famed for its artistic Nativity scene which a group of talented artists every year make…
Sultan of Oman in Italy for vacation
Oman’s Sultan, Qabus bin Said, recently made an appearance in Palermo, arriving on his private Boeing 747 jet. He then went by helicopter to his luxury ship docked at Palermo’s port.The yacht carries his same name and cost 500 million…