Church for sale in Milan
Italy is full of churches but it’s quite rare to see one up for sale. But the guys at 02blog.it have managed to snap this pic of a church for sale in Milan’s Udine district, near Lambrate. We’ve got no…
Geri Halliwell smokes cigar with Italian boyfriend Fabrizio Politi
Geri Halliwell is going out with luxury entrepreneur Fabrizio Politi, which should allow Geri some indulgences in life, including cigars in this case. The couple seems to be ever in the pursuit of entertainment, with weekends spent at Capannina, Forte…
Beatrice Borromeo & Pierre Casiraghi: summer lovin'
Beatrice Borromeo seems to have forgotten how to behave ! Nowadays good manners have gone down the drain I’m afraid! Her poor mum must be in tears! To see a princess kneel down to kiss the hand of her Prince…
Italian wine: discover Brunello di Montalcino by train with WineStation
We’ve previously seen wine tasting in Italy with the wine train to Montalcino, but now the Brunello di Montalcino brand is taking another step with a collaboration between WineStation, the Treno del Vino di Montalcino and Tuscany Tourism to bring…
Italian actress Caterina Murino poses sexy for Playboy Italia
Caterina Murino will grace the cover of the first issue of Playboy Italia ( December 2008/ January 2009). The famous Italian beauty was photographed by singer Bryan Adams! Take a look at the gallery and get ready to be dazzled!Caterina…
Caravaggio's masterpieces on display in Rome
In order to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio’s death, an extraordinary exhibition will take place at the Scuderie del Quirinale from 19th February to 13th June. Something that, if you love art, you can‘t afford to miss; the show…
Tiziano Ferr0's new video "Il sole esiste per tutti"
2009 has been a great year for Italian singer Tiziano Ferro; his latest album has sold millions of copies across the world and his tour has been an authentic triumph; the Olympic stadium in Rome, for instance, was filled to…
Italian football season starts with Robinho and Ibrahimovic for AC Milan
Italian football’s Serie A championship has started with quite a tussle going on which will provide some very interesting local derbies this season between AC Milan and FC Internazionale. AC Milan has achieved a coup this season, acquiring both Zlatan…
Italian bags: Gucci Babouska fall collection
The Gucci collection for next fall is a mix of several elements; a bit of rock’n’roll, a pinch of ethnic and a sprinkle of folk spirit. The Babouska handbags made of GG fabric with brown leather and brown suede trim…
Italian designer Alberta Ferretti dresses Chelsy Davy at royal wedding
Tomorrow is the big day (the Royal Wedding April 29), and Italian fashion designer Alberta Ferretti is to dress Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Chelsy Davy. While Kate Middleton will be the centre of attention, Chelsy Davy will wear two Alberta Ferretti…
Miu Miu sculpted heel pumps
These multicoloured leather pointed toe pumps are stylish and chic; made from top quality leather, Miu Miu sculpted heel pumps will bring out that dangerously seductive woman in you: Price: £ 315
Italian English: "customers gentile" and other fables
Far be it from me to criticise Italians for their English, this one comes from the locals themselves. I have been an English teacher in Italy and congratulate myself that none of my students would produce anything quite as creative…
How Andrea Bocelli lost his sight: new autobiography by the opera singer
The grand and expressive voice of Andrea Bocelli has often seemed in contrast to his softly spoken manner. In a new book titled La musica del silenzio or “The music of silence” Bocelli has revealed how he became fully blind…
Culinary tours and Italian cooking classes
While this might be confusing for Italians who can’t understand why you want to cook while on holiday, culinary tours in Tuscany and other regions, are nothing new for tourists to this country. Generally aimed at promoting local specialties, the…
Bathroom designs: Texture by Francesco Lucchese for Olympia
Texture the new collection by Francesco Lucchese for Olympia Ceramica has been presented at the Bathroom furniture Show in Milan. The Italian designer believes that sanitary ware can really create through colour and ceramic decoration something really unique. A series…
What to see in Rome: The Vittoriano
The Romans, it seems, do not love the Vittoriano; a huge monument dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II, first king of Italy. It was completed in 1935 when Italy was ruled by Mussolini and W.W.2 was looming on the horizon. The…
La Serra holistic spa, grand hotel excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento
Spring is the best season to rejuvenate your body after a long and tiring winter. The grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento features a state of the art spa ( i.e. Boutique Spa La Serra) offering a wide range of…
Italian actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta wants another child
From actress Monica Bellucci to singer Gianna Nannini, lots of women working in the showbiz wholeheartedly choose to have their children later in life. So it did not surprise me to hear Maria Grazia Cucinotta say that she is planning…
Ivana Trump and Rossano Rubicondi fighting over divorce
Rumours about their divorce have circulated for months, but now it’s official: Ivana Trump and Rossano Rubicondi have decided to go their separate ways. Mrs Trump filed for divorce in December and there’s no doubt that it will be a…
Pasta recipes: tagliatelle with mushrooms and rocket
Here’s a great Italian pasta recipe for late summer/early autumn with bavette or tagliatelle with mushrooms and rocket. A few other ingredients give it some extra zing, making this a great entree course for any season.Ingredients: 250 grams of bavette,…
Italy strange but true: armoured tank and scooter in accident
Anyone who’s ever attempted driving in Italy knows that you take your life in your own hands. That is until the Italian drivers get out and then all hell breaks lose. Touring Italy on a Vespa might be very romantic,…
Victoria Beckham on life in Italy: la dolce vita
Victoria Beckham has revealed that she loves her life in Italy, and that it could be a future for David Beckham and the family.In an interview with Il Giornale, the former Spice Girl has said that she loves “spaghetti bolognese”,…
Milan men's fashion week spring-summer 2011: Prada
Miuccia Prada likes to experiment a lot with new materials but even when she reverts to old fabrics as in this case, she knows how to reinvent them. In this new and exciting collection dominated by blue shades, she takes…
Milan fashion week: 1A Classe Alviero Martini autumn/winter 2009/10
The collection 1A Classe Alviero Martini for autumn-winter 2009/10 is entirely inspired by the 1970s. Using rather masculine fabrics such as tweed, the house delivered a solid range of elegant, sober clothes with really interesting details. Here we have a…
Christmas comes early in Cortina D' Ampezzo
Christmas in Italy is a well-planned affair and although it’s only October, in the pretty town of Cortina one can already feel December 25th in the air; the most sophisticated shop windows down its main street called Corso Italia have…
