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A sword in the stone, Siena in Tuscany

15 April, 2020
This could well be Italy’s version of the famed Tintern Abbey in Great Britain. The San Galgano abbey lies 30 km west of Siena in Tuscany, and has the majestic, lofty silence you would expect from an abbey. And to…

Video: Italian hand gestures. How to express yourself in Italy

15 April, 2020
Italian people are famous for the expressive way of communicating. Now, they will often combine the Italian gestures in this video with fast-paced, angry soliloquys, hysterical outbursts, sweet, ironic smiles or even as part of general conversation when relating anecdotes,…

Italian jewellery design exhibition in Milan

15 April, 2020
Milan will host an Italian jewellery exhibition next year called “Gioelli per Milano” at the city’s Triennale Design Museum. The jewellery on display has been collected by university lecturer Alba Cappellieri at one of Italy’s most prestigious universities, the Milan…

Luxury Italian watches: limited edition Panerai Radiomir Regatta 2010

15 April, 2020
In order to celebrate the sixth edition of Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, an international circuit of regattas reserved for vintage and classic sailing boats, the Officine Panerai has launched the Radiomir Regatta watch; this amazing time-piece features split-seconds chronograph with…

Bathroom design: Soffio Duo and Hook by Luca Papini

15 April, 2020
Luca Papini, an Italian designer, has just launched two new amazing and rather stylish products for your bathroom; Soffione Duo designed for Nuova Osmo is a luxurious shower head made of light aluminium that will adjust from gentle to strong…

Alessandra Sorcinelli Fox Uomo

15 April, 2020
Here’s another Italian television personality for the gents: Alessandra Sorcinelli. I’m not going to say “Italian show girl” because frankly, I have no idea who she is. Apparently she’s on the game show program “affari tuoi” which is, in my…

Laura Live from Laura Pausini: new DVD marks break for singer

15 April, 2020
After winning her fourth Grammy at the Latin Music Awards for best female pop album, Laura Pausini is celebrating with the release of a CD/DVD “Laura Live”. The DVD shows highlights from Pausini’s live concerts around the world, from Helsinki…

Rome to host major exhibition on Hadrian's villa

15 April, 2020
In the early 2nd century the Emperor Hadrian decided to build a villa at Tibur,; he wanted a retreat away from his Palatine Palace (which he did not like at all) and the noisy crowd that daily swarmed the streets…

Designerblock 2008: Papier à la page by Francesca Signori

15 April, 2020
Francesca Signori is a famous designer specialized in paper objects. I must confess I was deeply struck by her creations on show at the Desgnerblock in Milan just a few weeks ago. A line of stylish overcoats and dresses entirely…

Giant snails in Milan modern city art design

15 April, 2020
Modern art in Milan took an interesting turn with Italy’s economic capital overrun by gigantic snails. The snails are on display in Milan’s city centre, from the Vittorio Emmanuele Gallery, to the piazza at the front of La Scala opera…

Finalists for Miss Italy 2008: photo gallery

15 April, 2020
Preselections for Miss Italia 2008 have finished and 100 finalists have been chosen by the jury, who will pass to the final round of competition for the sceptre. There will have been tears at Salomaggiore as 120 girls will return…

Italian recipes: scamorza cheese in carrozza with zucchini

15 April, 2020
The famous mozzarella in carrozza is a classic dish from the city of Naples. Today we’ll have a variation on the theme and add a new and delicious ingredients: zucchini!Ingredients: 160 g scamorza; 1 zucchini; 1 egg; breadcrumb; oil; salt.Method.…

Roman art on display at Capitoline Museums in Rome

15 April, 2020
From 5th March to 5th September, the Capitoline Museums will host an extraordinary exhibition devoted to Rome’s glorious past. Actually I Giorni di Roma or The Days of Rome, this is the name given to the exhibition, is part of…

Cristina Del Basso's sexy calendar: pics and backstage

15 April, 2020
These are the pics you have been waiting for !! Hot Italian woman, Cristina del Basso’s sexy calendar will be released next Friday with Panorama Magazine but you can now take an exclusive look at the first pics available on…

Laura Pausini in New Year's Eve concert

15 April, 2020
The super successful Italian singer and leading Italian diva, Laura Pausini, will perform a New Year’s Eve concert at Olbia in Sardinia, receiving 400,000 euros for the evening, according to reports. She will perform on a 30 metre stage, equipped…

Abruzzo: Il museo del maiale – the pig museum – opens

15 April, 2020
This is great! After the success of the film Babe, bringing the smartest animal on earth to the people, a museum dedicated to this snuffly creature has opened in Carpineto Sinello, Abruzzo. This is the first pig museum to open…

Italian recipes: bucatini primavera dish

15 April, 2020
This rather simple, light bucatini pasta dish could be perfect for your summer meals. This variety of pasta is usually used to make the famous amatriciana, but this time I want to prepare something different; light but really tasty!Ingredients bucatini…

Milan: Spontini voted best pizza in the city

15 April, 2020
Deciding which pizza or pizzeria is the best is one of Italians’ favourite sports. Today we’re going to examine the pizzerias in Milan, in particular those that prepare the best “pizza al trancio” - take away sliced pizza that is…

Rome to host Musei in Musica event

15 April, 2020
On Saturday, November 28th the city of Rome will host Musei in musica; a series of free live music events (featuring all genres of music: classical, jazz, pop, hip hop and everything in between) which will take place at the…

The Amaltea bathtub by Baldi

15 April, 2020
This striking bathtub designed by Baldi of Florence looks like a real artwork. Made entirely of amethyst and with 24 karat gold-plated legs and tap Amaltea, this the name of the precious bathtub,retails for 95.000 euros.