The Madonna in Italy may not sing and dance, but on Easter Sunday she runs across the piazza in Sulmona, while in the town of Modica, the Easter Madonna is known for her kisses. Follow these fascinating Easter celebrations in Italy, during processions in Abruzzo and Sicily. [more...]
Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy
Italy’s wealth of historical sites is surpassed only by its wealth of corrupt politicians, but hey, no place is perfect. If we focus on Italian artists, architects and designers, plus Italy’s great chefs and scientists, then we can try our best to ignore Berlusconi. Italy is like a hundred countries in one, with totally different places to visit that have their own architecture, regional cuisine and local dialect, and many of these places are rarely visited by foreign tourists. Explore slowly with me, and discover off the beaten track Italy, as well as personal recommendations at more popular sites in Italy, and interesting people along the way.
Easter Processions in Italy – A Running Madonna in Sulmona and a Kissing Madonna in Modica at Easter Celebrations in Abruzzo and Sicily
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Fri, 2 Apr 2010
Caravaggio Exhibition in Rome – Works from Museums around the World
A stunning collection of Caravaggio’s work is on display at a special exhibition in Rome, and includes works on loan from museums around the world. [more...]
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Dinner with Cashmere Goats in Tuscany – The Inside Story
Accepting an invitation to dinner on a cashmere goat farm in Tuscany can be an unusual experience in veterinary training. [more...]
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Traditional Stone Structures in Sicily – Mysterious Muragghi in Ragusa
In the countryside around Ragusa in Sicily, fields destined for cultivation were cleared of rocks. But what to do with the rocks? Traditional stone structures or the amazing and mysterious muragghi are the answer. [more...]
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Tour the Vatican Without the Crowds – A Special After-Hours Visit
The Vatican Museums are home to one of the finest collections of art in the world, and special after-hours tours of the Vatican allow you to savor this extraordinary tour experience without the crowds. [more...]
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Museum Meets Theater – Very Scary Zoological Museum in Bologna
An off-beat theater piece at the zoological museum in Bologna uses the museum’s mysterious atmosphere to create a very scary visit and tour. [more...]
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Florence with Kids – The Animani Exhibition
When visiting Florence with kids, keep them entertained at the Animani exhibition of Mario Mariotti’s whimsical work, and have fun with a hands-on creative workshop for children. [more...]
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Save That Swine – DOP Protected Traditional Foods of Italy
Tuscany's only native swine, the "cinta senese", can be found in medieval art as well as in the traditional form of prosciutto, and is headed for DOP status. [more...]
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Top 10 Places to View Wildflowers in Italy
Who says flowers only bloom in the spring? If you are in the right place in Italy at the right time, you can view wildflowers all year long. [more...]
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The Vatican Goes Green with a New Solar Plant
The Vatican in Rome demonstrates its commitment to the environment with a new solar farm plant that will make the Vatican a green country within just a few years. [more...]
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