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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…

Italy's best beaches: top ten for 2011 summer in Italy

22 March, 2020

Summer in Italy spoils us for choice over the best Italian beaches from the north to the south, including some beautiful secluded spots on Italy’s islands. While August often seems like a bum’s rush to get your spot on the…

The Holy Shroud of Turin goes on display

22 March, 2020

What is believed to be Christ’s burial cloth, the Turin shroud, is going on display at the Turin Cathedral until May 23. Pope Benedict XVI will pray before the shroud on May 2nd, although the Catholic church does not necessarily…

George Clooney to appear in Italian court in Milan

22 March, 2020

Expect there to be a free-for-all of George Clooney fans in Milan on July 16 as the American actor and adopted Italian celebrity appears in court. The Palazzo di Giustizia in Milan will host one of its more famous court…

Literary meetings at the French Academy in Rome

22 March, 2020

The French Academy in Rome has been granting scholarships to gifted artists since the year dot; for centuries young and worthy artists from France travelled to Italy and studied at the famous and beautiful Academy , but this year Yannick…

Summer holidays in Sicily: Favignana, Egadi islands

22 March, 2020

If you have always dreamed of visiting the Egadi Islands in the Mediterranean, don’t lose sight of your dream, get on a plane and spend a few days on Favignana. Located non far from the city of Trapani, west of…

World curling championship in Italy at Cortina d'Ampezzo

22 March, 2020

The 2010 Capital One World Menâ€™s Curling Championship will be held at Cortina d’Ampezzo in Veneto this year in what could prove to be an interesting event for Italians as they get to see a sport relatively unknown to them.…

Francesco Totti's wife Ilary Blasi sexy for A magazine

22 March, 2020

Italian host Ilary Blasi’s star is rising fast; after her marriage to footballer Francesco Totti, her career in the showbiz has been unstoppable; she can be seen everywhere, from the covers of the most prestigious magazines to commercials, but actually…

Ilary Blasi loses a boob on Italian television

22 March, 2020

Francesco Totti’s wife and one of Italy’s favourite show girls, Ilary Blasi, had a little dress problem on satirical Italian television show, Le Iene. On dancing with two popular Italian comedians and co-hosts, Luca e Paolo, Ilary let a breast…

Ketchup on pasta? You must be kidding…

22 March, 2020

Pasta without cheese is like the cake without icing. Seriously - the Italians have a proverb that goes “come il cacio sui maccheroni” (like cheese on maccheroni) which is when you’ve reached the point of sublime perfection. There are various…

Fiat vintage cars exhibition celebrates invention of combustion engine

22 March, 2020

The Alfa Romeo museum is hosting the Fiat exhibition on Italian vintage cars in Pietrasanta, Tuscany, in a car event dedicated to the history of Italian automobiles and Italian motoring.The location of Pietrasanta has been a key choice for the…

Giusy Ferreri: new album released, featuring duet with Tiziano Ferro

22 March, 2020

Expectations are high for the release of Italian singer Giusy Ferreri’s album “Gaetana“, happening today. The album follows the huge success of the single “Non Ti Scordar Mai di Me“, result of Ferreri’s runners-up title on the Italian X-Factor show.The…

Italy's agricultural minister presents McItaly: the McDonald's Italian burger

22 March, 2020

It was none other than the Italian minister for Agriculture who presented the McItaly burger to the public. The McItaly has been developed exclusively for the Italian market and is designed to contribute to promoting traditional Italian products.The McItaly was…

Woody Allen's Rome film called "The Wrong Picture"

22 March, 2020

As Italian director and filmmaking icon Bernardo Bertolucci will be honoured at the Cannes Film Festival with an Honorary Palme d’Or, Woody Allen’s Rome movie title has been revealed as The Wrong Picture. The world renowned American director has stated…

Milan men's fashion week spring summer 2011: D&G;

22 March, 2020

For next spring D&G has delivered a rather relaxed collection made up of green sweaters, gingham shirts, preppy blazers and whitish shorts; life for the D&G man is an endless picnic on the grass! Take a look at our gallery!…

Luxury hotels in Apulia: Borgo Egnazia at Savelletri di Fasano, Brindisi

22 March, 2020

Borgo Egnazia thanks to the high quality of its services is now a member of the Leading Hotels of the World; surrounded by majestic olive trees and the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, this beautiful hotel is a…

San Gennaro's treasures on display in Naples

22 March, 2020

The city of Naples is to host an exhibition devoted to the treasure of San Gennaro, the city’s patron saint. Made up of unique pieces of jewellery donated by Italy’s most noble and powerful families over the centuries, the treasure…

Red carpet fashion from 2010 Venice Film Festival

22 March, 2020

Here’s a look at all the red carpet fashion from the 2010 Venice Film Festival where we’ve seen some hot numbers from local Italian and international stars alike. Natalie Portman was particular lovely next to a dashing Vincent Cassel from…

Summer car events in Italy: Porsche Parade Italia

22 March, 2020

Modern and vintage Porsches will be on display at the Porsche Parade Italia in Riccione from September 25th to 27th. The Italian car event will host test driving, defence driving competitions and an ‘elegance’ parade.Other features at the Porsche Parade…

Rome to host exhibition on porn actress Moana Pozzi

22 March, 2020

A photographic exhibition dedicated to the late Italian porn actress Moana Pozzi will take place at the Dream Factory in Rome from 5 May to 5 June. This iconic porno actress whose her career crossed over into politics (she found…

Rome:Palazzo della Cancelleria

22 March, 2020

I don’t know if you are familiar with the old palazzo della Cancelleria or Papal Chancellery in Rome, but, believe me, it’s an amazing place that you should visit next time you are in Rome. The old place was built…