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Italian actress Ornella Muti named Miss Italy Forever

5 April, 2020
Italian actress Ornella Muti has just been named Miss Italy Forever by Max magazine and apparently she‘s very proud of this new title, maybe a bit too much proud I must say! In fact last night the actress got quite…

Ivrea Carnival and the Battle of the oranges, Italy

5 April, 2020
This year the Ivrea Carnival with its famous Battle of The Oranges will take place from 22 to 24 February; this rather singular battle originated in the 19th century, though it has its roots in the Middle Ages when, according…

Holidays in Italy: Valley of The Temples in Sicily

5 April, 2020
Sicily is a corner of paradise and every year thousands of tourists from across the world visit the Island seeking peace and beauty. The place is a treasure trove of astonishing works of art. Beautiful cities like Syracuse, Monreale Trapani,…

An Oscar for Gomorrah after the European Film Awards?

5 April, 2020
Matteo Garrone’s Gomorrah film, on the Naples mafia (called the Camorra in Italy), has triumphed at the European Film Awards, overtaking previous expectations on its success. Gomorrah was awarded best film, best direction, best actor, best photography and best production.This…

Roman recipes: Gladiator emmer soup

5 April, 2020
Today we have a very old recipe handed down over the generations. It was the soup that gladiators used to eat before facing the enemy in the arena.Ingredients: 500 g emmer; 150 g fresh pock rind; 100 g pork cheek;…

Roses on Sunday at the Pantheon in Rome

5 April, 2020
In this beautiful video of the Pantheon in Rome, we can see Domenica delle Rose, or Rose Sunday. The ancient Christian rite that dates back to the 7th century has been adopted in modern times since 1995, and now each…

Traditional Italian Christmas recipe from Umbria: walnut crunch

5 April, 2020
This yummy Italian Christmas recipe comes from Umbria and is a kind of walnut crunch called “le nociate”. Walnuts are frequently to be found in Italian cooking in various regions, including “nociate romane” from Rome and “copete ternane” from Terni,…

Luxury hotels in Veneto: Villa del Quar hotel, near Verona

5 April, 2020
Set amongst breathtaking scenery in the heart of Valpolicella valley, the Villa del Quar hotel offers its guests luxury accommodation and first class service. This five-star hotel, with its beautiful rooms (all furnished with antiques), gorgeous swimming pool and state…

Gina Lollobrigida's photos on display in Rome

5 April, 2020
Along with the Photography festival, the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome is hosting an art exhibition dedicated to one of the most famous Italian actresses in the world: Gina Lollobrigida. However the spotlight, this time, is being cast not on…

Italian Music: Mino Reitano dies at 64

5 April, 2020
One of the most popular voices in Italy, Mino Reitano, passed away yesterday at the age of 64, following a long battle against cancer. The famous Italian singer was born in a small village in Calabria (a region in the…

Prada Nappa Delave: the versatile bag

5 April, 2020
Prada has realised an ultra chic bag that will match perfectly with anything you decide to wear.Prada Nappa Delave crafted in beige leather has elegance written all over it. A bag that is a statement of class and style. Price:…

Venice Carnival 2010

5 April, 2020
On New Year ‘s eve, more than 30,000 people gathered in Piazza san Marco to celebrate and this despite high water and foul weather. Now we all look forward to the Venice Carnival which will start with a spectacular show…

Prada 2010/11 autumn-winter collection

5 April, 2020
Mariuccia Prada who originally made her name with iconic handbags has over the years become a kind of beacon for smart, elegant men. Her knack for combining classical craftsmanship with futuristic cuts and fabrics is nothing short of miraculous; so…

Fiat 500 gets Ferrari tuning from Abarth: 695 Tributo Ferrari

5 April, 2020
Here’s an Abarth-tuned Fiat 500 called the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, recently presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It has special Ferrari Scuderia Rosso paintwork and other accessories to make it stand out from the other Abarth 500’s.The 695…

Hiking in Italy with Vibram soles

5 April, 2020
I have a pair of Vibram soles on my walking boots and so I can attest to their sturdiness. When I bought them, a long way from Italy, I didn’t know they were Italian until their arrival in Italy when…

Milan hosts Transformers exhibition

5 April, 2020
The city of Milan will pay homage to the Transformers phenomenon with an exhibition which will take place at Yamata Video from 28 November to 8 December. The Transformers, which have over the years turned into a true phenomenon, became…