×
google news

Lifestyle

Historic regatta in Venice with traditional Venetian boats

11 April, 2020
The historic regatta of Venice, the “Regata Storica” is the second biggest event of Venice after the Carnevale di Venezia before Easter. It represents an important event for the Venetians themselves who race, as well as for tourists given the…

Italian universities: Milan's Politecnico tops the class ahead of Bocconi

11 April, 2020
Appearing in today’s La Gazzetta dello Sport is Milan’s Politecnico University, said to be the best university in Italy. Italy’s economic newspaper, Sole24Ore, compiled a classification of Italy’s most prestigious universities, with the Politecnico topping the list, followed closely by…

Mantegna's masterpiece " San Zeno" back on display in Verona

11 April, 2020
After two year restoration, Mantegna’s masterpiece “Saint Zeno” will be back on display at the Church of San Zeno in Verona. The famous altarpiece will be unveiled on 21 May, the feast day of the city’s patron Saint Zeno. Actually…

Oscar night: George Clooney blessed with a talent for sewing

11 April, 2020
You won’t believe this, but I swear it’s true!! Just a few hours before Oscar night, Elisabetta Canalis, George Clooney’s Italian new girlfriend, was at the hairdresser’s making herself beautiful for the upcoming night when suddenly the zipper of her…

Arcevia celebrates Luca Signorelli's masterpieces

11 April, 2020
There is a small town in central Italy (Le Marche) called Arcevia; a place that many of you are unfamiliar with, but the big news is that it will celebrate, until 28th September, the 500th anniversary of an altarpiece painted…

Luxury loft apartments on sale in Milan

11 April, 2020
Upmarket real estate agency Engel&Völkers is selling luxury Milan loft apartments through its historic town centre branch. One of the Milan apartments in New York style is being sold in the Corso Sempione district. The modern apartment is in an…

Italy's most popular churches

11 April, 2020
Travel portal Trivago, for the Church month of May, has published the most appreciated basilicas, cathedrals and churches in Italy. The top ten churches of Italy are based on the number of internet searches completed in March and April of…

Shopping in Rome: boutique candle store

10 April, 2020
If you want a treat for your shopping in Rome, you should check out the boutique shop Candle’s Store located in the San Lorenzo district, in via dei Campani. Giving candles as a gift has taken off in many countries,…

Paris Hilton sunbathing topless in Sardinia

10 April, 2020
Every summer like bees to a honey pot American celebs flock to Sardinia, so it did not come as a surprise when a couple of days ago Paris Hilton arrived on a super luxury yacht on the island. Although the…

Milan art: Guido Daniele's body painting

10 April, 2020
Guido Daniele lives and works in Milan. He’s a 360 degree artisti” photographer, painter, advertiser. What has particularly fascinated people around the world, though, is his body painting art.His creations are inspired by the places he has visited and are…

Julian Assange from Wikileaks in Italian Christmas nativity scenes

10 April, 2020
We’ve already talked of Italy’s famous nativity scenes, especially from Naples and the via S.Gregorio Armeno. The “presepe” (nativity scenes) workshops along this street are renowned for making famous figures as part of the scene, with previous appearances from Barak…

Italian recipes: Bustrengo cake from Romagna

10 April, 2020
Bustrengo is a delicious cake from Romagna and Marche. Actually it’s most famous recipe is from a small village called Borghi in the hills around Cesena; it seems that every housewife in this old village has her own secret recipe…

Fendi Dr B ombre tote

10 April, 2020
Gradient colours are one of Fall’s hottest trends and this Fendi carryall, I’m sure, will be very popular with fashion victims all around the world; it has a buckle detail strap, stud fastening, ruched detailing and retails for only £…

Monica Bellucci on the cover of Men's Style Australia

10 April, 2020
Monica Bellucci’s popularity is on the rise! After working with such big stars as Robert De Niro and Gene Hackman, she now lands the cover of Men’s Style Australia, thus proving her status as a true screen goddess. No one…

A cute Italian baby, the Fiat 500

10 April, 2020
Some time ago I came across this great article by Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear on the new Fiat 500. He reckons this little baby is the greatest revival job ever. And while the car might not have the performance…

Italian luxury: Damiani to open new boutique in Macao

10 April, 2020
This Saturday Italian luxury jewelery brand Damiani will open its second boutiques in Macao, a city well known for its international flavour and glamour. Macao - which was both the first and last European colony in China - attracts thousands…