Monica Bellucci: an overview on the life and career of a wonderful woman
A beautiful woman: Monica Bellucci is among the most popular women in the whole world
Art exhibitions in Italy: Melozzo da Forlì
There are artists which history forgot and this despite the seminal importance of their works. So we are glad to publish the news that a major exhibition dedicated to Melozzo da Forli, one of the most neglected and talented artists…
South: the new Megayacht 54M by Rossi Navi
South is the third yacht to come out of the Rossi Navi shipyard; an amazing mega yacht featuring a hi-tensile steel hull and marine grade aluminium superstructure. The propulsion system consists of two caterpillar 3516 main engines, granting a 15…
Italian summer recipes: cold pasta with tuna fish
With temperatures going up and heat waves on the way a quick and easy recipe for pasta fredda or cold pasta is what we need!Ingredients: 180 g spaghetti; canned tuna, lemon juice; chopped parsley; extra virgin olive oil; salt and…
Italian sayings: the word "dai!"
We have a quick look today at the word, or rather onomatopoeic expression, of “dai”. It’s a subtle word and its meaning changes depending entirely on inflection, tone and volume. A quick list below.“Dai” said with an irritated tone can…
George Clooney's butt gets squeezed
Despite George Clooney’s efforts to push aside the tabloid frenzy surrounding his love affair with Italian showgirl Elizabetta Canalis, rumours are getting crazy by the hour! Here’s a new pic (to add to the endless saga) which shows Miss Canalis…
Italian show girl Melita Toniolo sexy for FHM UK
In the hope of conquering English hearts, Italian show girl Melita Toniolo bares (almost) all for FHM. The former Italian Big Brother housemate is working hard to get her place in the sun and I’m sure she will leave no…
Italian Hotels among winners of Condé Nast Johansens awards
The prestigious Nast Johansens 2011 Annual Awards for Excellence were announced in London; there were five Italian hotels among the winners. Here’s the partial list:Most Excellent Hotel: Ca’ Sagredo hotel in Venice;Most Excellent Charming Hotel: Monsignor della Casa Country Resort;Most…
Italian appetizer recipes: rosemary pancake
This delicious rosemary pancake recipe is from Lazio, a region in Central Italy. In the old days these frittelle or pancakes were prepared by peasants without using scales, so this time there’s no need to worry about measuring out the…
Christmas in Italy: Christmas markets and weekend breaks in Brunico
Last Thursday the lovely town of Brunico in Val Pusteria officially started the holiday season with its first Christmas market of the season; the town was packed with colourful stalls displaying wooden toys, glassware, porcelain items, Christmas decorations and even…
Rome architecture: Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana or the sqaure colosseum opens in 2009
Rome’s archaeological heritage will be even richer next year as it looks likely that Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, in restoration since 2003, will have the first two floors open from 2009. The original opening was set for 2011, but from…
Bologna: Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca to be turned into nature park
Located atop the Della Guardia hill, the Sanctuary of the the Madonna of San Luca has always been one of Bologna’s most recognizable landmarks; the big news is that the place will soon be turned into a nature park under…
Silvio Berlusconi's daughter, Marina Berlusconi, on Forbes rich list
It’s perhaps not such a surprise that an Italian woman would make it into the Forbes “richest heiress to be” list - and the fact that the Italian woman is Marina Berlusconi, Italian prime minister and media mogul Silvio Berlusconi’s…
Italian Postal Service launches the golden stamp
Can a postage stamp be an artwork? Sorry, I don’t have an answer to this, but I know for sure there are people who go bananas over them! Actually some of these stamps are really beautiful and made from the…
Italian love songs: English lyrics to Elisa's "Una poesia anche per te"
Italian artist Elisa, has also made a career for herself in America. Below we give you the Italian lyrics to “Una poesia anche per te”, which literally would be “A poem for you too”. After the lyrics, we give you…
Italian showgirl Melita Toniolo in lingerie for Fruscio
Italian show girl Melita Toniolo became famous almost overnight when, three years ago, she took part in Big Brother Italy; her career on Italian television has been on the rise since her debut in 2007, but now and then Melita,…
Italian tv host Michelle Hunziker on women in politics
In the interview given to A magazine, Michelle Hunziker, talks at length about the role of women in politics. Women - she says - should unite and work together effectively on common causes and this independently from their political faith!…
Valextra luxury travel luggage
The Italian Valextra has just launched this elegant and stylish set of traveller bags made of the finest materials. The set combines functionality with a sophisticated design. The garment-bag can double as a suitcase and the small, soft trunk features…
Italian racer Marco Simoncelli on his accident at Jarez, Spain
Spain did not bring good luck to Marco Simoncelli; the Italian was leading the race at Jerez when he had an accident and was therefore compelled to leave the race, thus handing home victory to Lorenzo. But in an interview,…
Italian super model Bianca Balti sexy for Muse Magazine
Bianca Balti poses sexy for Muse Magazine; a series of hot pics in which the famous Italian model who provides inspiration and acts as muse for fashion designers and creative directors all over the world elegantly shows off her perfect…
Egyptian exhibitions in Turin: Pharaoh Akhenaton and Egyptian treasures
It’s the last month to visit the Pharaoh’s exhibition in Turin, which features the sun Pharaoh, Akhenaton and his Aton cult. The exhibition is open until June 14 this year.The exhibition examines Akhenaton and his theology through the theory that…
Rome: House of Vestal Virgins reopens after 20 years
Located at the foot of the Palatine Hill and on the eastern verge of the Roman Forum, the house of the vestal Virgins in Rome has been restored to its pristine beauty at last; after a twenty-year long restoration, this…
Winter holidays in Italy: Sesto Dolomites, Alta Pusteria
The Sesto Dolomites in Alta Pusteria, were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2009; with their 77 km of ski slopes and cross-country ski tracks (Monte Elmo, Croda Rossa, Monte Croce, Ski Area Val Comelico and Baranci which hosted…
Italian word of the day: limonare
Strange but true: in Italian the word “limonare” (to lemon), means to kiss. The etymology is mysterious, but according to some sources the verb derives from “lemon”, used as a synonym for tongue. The use would be something as follows,…
On the wine trail in Sardinia
If you are a wine lover and planning to visit Sardinia, you will be glad to know that there’s an Italian wine to add to the list of its superb wines; called Carignano del Sulcis (also known as the barolo…
