One of the earliest European printed books was a tourist guide to Rome. Ranging from information on ancient ruins, fallen temples and classical bathhouses to the place where an emperor “saw a vision in the sky”, Mirabilia Urbis Romae (Marvels of the City of Rome) was written in Latin in the early 12th century. The popular text was reproduced in doz...
If you are traveling to Europe and appreciate a great breakfast, there are some countries where you'll love getting up in the morning to break your overnight fast. For example, the breakfast buffets in Scandinavia are noteworthy as are the full English breakfasts you can get in Britain. However, such feasts aren't available in every country. The ru...
When Agrigento was declared the Italian Capital of Culture for 2025 on May 25, 2023, the significance of the title and the preparations it required may not have been immediately clear. The journey since has been long and fraught with challenges, setbacks, and high hopes. The year 2024 brought severe droughts that exacerbated water shortages across...
Kimi Antonelli has officially passed his driving test to obtain a road licence - five months after he was confirmed as a full-time F1 driver. Antonelli will race for Mercedes this year alongside George Russell, taking over the seat vacated by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. The Italian was announced as a 2025 Mercedes driver just days after his...
One particularly intriguing example is the life of Emma Morano, whose unusual dietary habits may have played a role in her reaching the remarkable age of 117. This Italian woman's extraordinary journey challenges conventional views on nutrition and aging, providing valuable insights into the complex relationship between diet and longevity. Born on...
Christopher Nolan chooses Sicily as one of the primary filming locations for his upcoming film The Odyssey. The island's rich historical and mythological heritage makes it the perfect backdrop for a film inspired by Homer's ancient epic. The decision to shoot in Sicily highlights the island's significance not only as a geographical site but also as...
In 2025, Naples celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Elvira Coda Notari, a pioneer in early Italian cinema: she was the first female director and producer in Italy. In particular, her films found a unique connection with the United States. Her works, deeply rooted in Neapolitan traditions and culture, were appreciated in many circles ab...
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani chaired a meeting with representatives of Italy’s manufacturing sector to take stock of foreign trade trends and prospects for our exports, also in light of the start of Trump’s Administration in the US. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Italian System (ITA, SACE, SIMEST), trade associ...
Saying that Jannik Sinner is the best tennis player in the world right now isn't exactly 'news', because the Italian has been at the first spot since June 10, 2024, and doesn't seem he will go down anytime soon. In fact, he has extended his leverage against its pursuers, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz. But it's not just Sinner. The Mediterrane...
The Italian release of James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” is prompting local media to claim that, unlike in the movie, Dylan traveled to Italy in 1962 in pursuit of Suze Rotolo — named Sylvie Russo in the film and played by Elle Fanning — who had left New York to study abroad. In 1962, Rotolo left the Greenwich Village apartment...
Italy yields many culinary delights, including wine, pasta, and beer. While Italian beer hasn’t enjoyed the same international limelight as its German or Belgian counterparts, it has a story worth telling. With a fusion of culinary creativity, regional pride, and brewing innovation, Italian beer is quite popular. Let’s dive into what sets it apart...
Italy is one of the world’s most beloved countries. Everyone knows or wants to visit Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Milan, and the Amalfi Coast. And with so many visitors, some Italian cities, like Venice, are taking measures to control tourism. But rather than mount one of the unfortunate “Tourist Go Home” campaigns racking countries from Spain...