Don Johnson's new film "When in Rome"
Don Johnson who back in the 1980s played Sonny Crockett, one of the most loved characters in the history of tv cop series, is making a return to studio movies with a role in the new Disney film When in…
Medieval festival in Italy hosts football World Cup trophy at jousting tournament
The medieval festival being held at Foligno, in Umbria, has the football World Cup on display, won by Italy in Germany in 2006. The cup is on show at the jousting tournament.While the Cup visits, a large screen will also…
Milan skyline from Italy's tallest building
See the skyline of Milan in this video taken at the top of Italy’s tallest skyscraper, the “Altra Sede” of the Lombardy regional government. While not tall by world standards, the tower is 39 stories high and 161 metres tall.…
City of taste in Naples: enogastronomy from Campania
Finally some good news from Naples, wanting to celebrate its rich gastronomic tradition with a new school of training and tastings in typical products from the Campania region. The school has been set up by Gambero Rosso, noted monthly gastronomic…
Newly discovered Leonardo da Vinci portrait in exhibition
This previously undiscovered self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci has been found and is now on display in Rome at the Santa Maria del Popolo basilica. The Da Vinci self-portrait, exhibited for the first time, shows the fascination with the artist…
Luxury hotels in Umbria: Montignano Castle hotel and spa
The Montignano castle was originally built in 962 when Otto I, crowned king of Italy by Pope John XII, made his friend Arnolfo count of Montignano in the Umbria region ( in order to rule firmly, Otto needed loyal feudal…
Lancia di Lancia speedboat launched with Martini Racing livery
Lancia has launched its Lancia speedboat model in Venice in these videos, with Martini racing livery. The “Lancia di Lancia” was built in collaboration with Sacs and designer Cristian Grande, and will have its official debut at the next Nautical…
Camping in Val di Fassa, Italy
Are you one of those sports guys who enjoy outdoor activities and sleeping under a tent pitched somewhere in the wild? If so you may find this offer by Camping Vidor quite interesting! Located just two kilometres from Pozza di…
Pescara: Gabriele D'Annunzio exhibition extended
Due to the extraordinary turn-out of visitors, the exhibition ” Le gesta di Fiume. Gabriele il Vate, l’Eroe, il Comandante” has been extended to 31 December 2009. Dedicated to Gabriele D’Annunzio, one of the most famous and controversial Italian writers…
2011 Lavazza Calendar: love and coffee in Italy
The 2011 Lavazza Calendar has been created by Armando Testa and has gone all sexy and lovey-dovey for the new year. It is an annual publication which celebrates Italy’s most famous coffee brand. Love is the theme for 2011 where…
Holidays in Sardinia: Easter at Cala Gonone
A convenient Sardinia destination, not far from Olbia and close to beaches is Cala Gonone, in the Orosei gulf. If you want an Easter getaway in Italy, hotel Brancamaria has some packages for the weekend of April 10 -13.The first…
Italian showgirl Nina Senicar's striptease from Chiambretti Night show
The striptease Italian show girl Nina Senicar performed on the Chiambretti Night show a couple of days ago not only had men all over Italy lusting over her hot body but also gave women a chance to learn how to…
Discover Bologna 's towers with your personal iPod city tour or podcast guided tour
Thanks to this new initiative called Selva turrita or Towered Forest you will have the opportunity to discover the secrets of Bologna’s famous towers with a pod cast guided tour. You can download the guide on your mobile or ipod.…
Pictures from Italy: Dolomites aerial photograph
Everyone has their own Italian landscape love affair, whether it be the tame, olive-groved countryside of Tuscany, the Mediterranean blue of Campania or the more dramatic mountainous landscapes of the north. This beautiful aerial photograph of the Peaks of the…
Wine and food trails of Lake Garda
I have just come across this rather interesting website called Vini e sapori del Lago di Garda where tourists can find all they need to know about the wine and food trails of Lake Garda. It will help you to…
Restaurants in Rome: the Enoteca Ferrara in Trastevere
Famous among wine lovers, the Enoteca Ferrara is also strongly recommended by wine professionals as a place for great wine tasting in Rome, while also being one of Rome’s restaurants worth visiting. The bar is located in the Trastevere district…
Cheap eats in Rome: do as the Romans do and eat at Quagliaro restaurant
If you want to eat like the Romans do, while spending less, the Quagliaro restaurant in Rome, at largo Mola di Bari has the perfect option. This restaurant has a lot of food for the price, a rarity when trying…
L'Aquila to host contemporary art exhibition "Re-place"
After the awful earthquake which hit the Abruzzo region in April 2009, there are now signs of recovering and the most interesting ones come straight from the world of art. In fact from 6 April an important event dedicated to…
Early skiing in Italy: Dolomites ski resort opens this week
The 2008-2009 ski season in Italy was one of the best on record and skiing fans are hoping for another great year. While it’s too early to say, the beginning of the season is looking good, with some Italian ski…
Andrea Bocelli new album: My Christmas
Andrea Bocelli’s new album My Christmas features some great Christmas classics favoured by the famous Italian opera singer. Bocelli sings “Silent Night”, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” and even does a rendition of “Jingle Bells” with the Muppets.The CD+DVD…
Flood alarm in Rome
The Corbara dam near Orvieto is an artificial barrier that impounds the waters of the Tiber river; it was built to generate electricity by water power. In order to prevent the Tiber waters from overflowing (heavy rains have inflated the…
Valle di Assisi: a luxury resort near Assisi, Umbria
Assisi in Umbria has a lot to offer during the Christmas season; from the High Mass which will be celebrated in the beautiful lower Basilica on 24th December and the famous manger scene at Armenzano castle to the concerts held…
Gucci GG running large python tote
This Gucci tote made of light brown python with nubuck finishing, luxurious goldtone hardware and light brown nubuck leather trim will add a touch of true elegance to any outfit. The price is a bit on the steep side (…
Barbara Berlusconi holidays in Sardinia
Barbara Berlusconi appears in these pics on holiday in Sardinia, with her partner Giorgio Valaguzza. The couple stayed at the now infamous Villa Certosa, where Barbara was able to speak to her father, Silvio Berlusconi, about her interview with Vanity…
January Jones naked for Versace
Mad Men star January Jones strips down for the new Versace campaign. It was recently announced that the famous actress would be the new brand ambassador for the Italian fashion label and here we see her in super sophisticated fashion,…