Bologna is one of the coolest cities in Italy. The capital of Emilia Romagna is an important cultural and artistic hub, famous for its beautiful towers, lengthy porticoes, and well-preserved historical centre. Home to the oldest university in the world – the University of Bologna founded in 1088 – this city hosts thousands of students […]
Ron Howard’s latest movie, Inferno, has just premiered around the world, days after a one-of-a-kind trailer projection on a “water screen” over the Arno River in Florence, where parts of the movie were filmed. What other movies were filmed in Florence? Here are some of the most famous flicks that feature this historic Tuscan city,
Florence is perfect for fashion & shopping lovers. Let’s learn about the history of Italian fashion, shopping itineraries in Tuscany, and dressmaking workshops in this beautiful land. A brief history of Italian fashion Italian fashion started to become the most fashionable in Europe in the 11th century, and reached its peak during the Renaissance. Florence
Sardinia is a striking island with ancient history and pristine nature. Today we will be exploring these features in three of its beautiful historic cities: Alghero, Cagliari and Olbia. Are you in Catalunya? No, it’s Alghero! Alghero is the only place in Italy where the Catalan language is co-official. It was introduced in 1353 when
Tropea is a small town in the province of Vibo Valentia in Calabria, the region that looks like Italy’s “toe”. Why is Tropea a great destination where to learn Italian while on holiday? Let’s find out! This enchanting seaside resort boasts impressive beaches and a turquoise coastline known as Costa degli Dei (Coast of the Gods). The
The lovely town of Todi is nestled in Umbria’s gentle countryside, a short drive away from the region’s most important cities – such as Perugia, Assisi, Spello, Orvieto and Gubbio. According to an ancient local legend, Todi was founded by the Veii-Umbri tribe in a place indicated by an eagle: the bird stole their tablecloth
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