Tv Puppet Topo Gigio turns 50
Topo Gigio, one of the most famous Italian puppets, will soon turn 50; its debut goes back to 1959 when Topo Gigio was the lead character of a children’s puppet show on Italian tv. It was a prime time show…
Recipes from southern Italy: "sanguinaccio" pie
This regional Italian dish comes from the south of Italy and is particularly famous in Campania. I was very tempted to write “bloody” cake in the title but thought better of it. In any case, the name “torta di sanguinaccio”…
Turin architecture: the house of Alessandro Antonelli
Turin is not always on the map for tourists visiting Italy, but it has a lot to offer, including some unusual architecture. The La Stampa newspaper took a look at the construction from architect Alessandro Antonelli, at number 9, via…
Italian singer Tiziano Ferro touches Manuela Arcuri's breast on television
Italian television often provides for amusing entertainment and in a comic stunt on Italy’s Rai Uno program, “Carramba che fortuna”, a skit that would make a few men jealous took place.Italian singer Tiziano Ferro had the opportunity to place a…
Nelly Furtado sings "Mas" in Italian
Nelly Furtado sings in Italian in a new version of her latest single, “Mas” from her album in Spanish. The success of the Italian version will probably depend on how the single is received in Spanish, although it may come…
Gucci bags: Sabrina Medium Hobo
Here we have a very sophisticated bag by Gucci; made of genuine black leather with a single and non- adjustable strap, ruching and horsebit detail, this hobo bag will be perfect for those of you who want to look elegant…
Italian recipes from Sorrento: the pasta tower or Torretta di Paccheri video
On watching this video I was ready to rush off to the “Photo” restaurant in Sorrento for lunch. In this video chef Simone Ammendola shows how to make the Torretta di Paccheri, or Paccheri Tower. This is an aubergine and…
Milan Fashion week: Ermanno Scervino Fall/Winter 2009/10 men's collection
As Ermanno Scervino’s creations walk down the runway, one understands right away that the rationale behind this new collection is to give men a wide range of options; velvet jackets and elegantly tailored trousers, neck scarves and beautiful soft knits;…
Elisabetta Canalis is not marrying George Clooney
In a recent interview on Italian television, Elisabetta Canalis “revealed” that she’s not marrying high profile boyfriend George Clooney. The Italian showgirl did a very good PR job for herself, while host Fabio Fazio didn’t ask too many hairy questions,…
Rome: an evening delicacy
Young Italians have a far more romantic tradition than stopping at McDonald’s early in the morning after a night on the town. I remember winter nights in the disco of a small mountain town when, after closing time at about…
Famous Italian films: Il Postino and Italian island tours to Procida
If you love Italian cinema, then you’re likely to be familiar with the film “Il Postino”, or the “Postman”. The main character, Mario, interpreted by Massimo Troisi, has all the wisdom you need in his simplicity. He says:Poetry is not…
2009 Mille Miglia, the most beautiful race in the world, starts
The 82nd edition of the Mille Miglia commences today, running until May 17th, with a five-day program that promises plenty of excitement. The elegant event brings back the days of when the “signori” would travel with their full outfit of…
Ferrari fingerless leather driver gloves
I’m sure you have noticed that many Ferrari drivers love to wear fingerless leather gloves. This new trend which actually is a throwback to an earlier age is not an expensive one. A pair of fingerless gloves will cost you…
Italy: row over ownership of Michelangelo's David
The city of Florence and the Italian state are furiously fighting over the ownership of Michelangelo’s masterpiece David. The famous statue has been Florence’s mascot since 1504 when it was put on display at the entrance of Palazzo Vecchio as…
Italian recipes: rocket-pesto sauce
Inspired by the traditional pesto recipe from Genoa, this spread made with rocket is a delicious soft paste that can be spread on bread or used as a sauce for pasta dishes!Here are the ingredients: 100 g rocket leaves; ½…
Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini sexy for A magazine
Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini who after quarrelling with her coach left Italy for France (here lives her boyfriend Philippe Lucas, Laure Manaudou’s ex) poses sexy and beautiful, like a real super model, for French magazine A. Doesn’t she look gorgeous?
Luxury hotels in Pisa: Hotel Relais dell'Orologio
If you want to visit Pisa in style, the Orologio hotel is what you need; situated in a 14th century palace recently restored and only a stone ’s throw away from the Leaning Tower, this luxury hotel has 21 rooms…
F3: the new Fendi bag for next Fall
For the upcoming autumn Fendi has just launched this new gorgeous bag called F3 which comes in different kinds of leather from exotic crocodile to the softest calfskin one could imagine; embellished with semiprecious stones and shiny metal fittings it…
International Furniture Show Closes in Milan
Milan’s international furniture show, the “Salone del Mobile” has just closed at the exhibition hall in the city. We’ll be bringing you some of the more interesting features from the show over the next few days.We had already touched on…
Italian love songs: "Più bella cosa" from Eros Ramazzotti
With his distinctive voice and long career Eros Ramazzotti has become a big name in Italian music, and here he sings “Più bella cosa” (The most beautiful thing) from 1996.Più bella cosaEros Ramazzotti 1996Ci vuole passione con tenon deve mancare…
Ferragamo launches the Andy Warhol shoe
The only pair of shoes that Salvatore Ferragamo ever created for a man during his life was the one that he specially made for Andy Warhol; it’s well known that the American artist did not love to wear shoes at…
Photos of Italian dictator Mussolini on display at Lucien Aigner exhibition
Born in Hungary in 1901, photographer Lucien Aigner left Europe for America in the early 1940s but his name as an important photojournalist was established in 1935 when he took a photo of Mussolini while sneezing at the Stresa Conference.…
Weekend deals Italy: four days' free at Monza health spa
Monza is opening its health spas for the winter season in Italy, and the thermal springs are offering four days’ free entry to celebrate the occasion. The health spas open on December 5th in time for the long weekend in…
Italian traditional dances: Tarantella
Tarantella, a dance typical of certain regions of Southern Italy, has over the years drawn the attention of famous musicians such as former Police drummer Stewart Copeland (after the jump you will find one of his videos). It seems that…
Italian film "Io non ci casco" in cinemas
Italian film, “Io non ci casco” (or “I won’t fall”, “I won’t fall for it”), is based on a true story from Italian filmmaker Pasquale Falcone, produced by Maria Grazia Cucinotta. In Falcone’s second work he examines his experience as…