A Tour of Brunello Cucinelli's Solomeo, the Umbrian Village That Has Become His Lifelong Project
All over Italy, there are thousands of picturesque, perfect towns, with Medieval stone walls and Etruscan caves banked into hilltops from which the 360-degree vistas are interrupted only by the appearance of the next picturesque, perfect town. And all over Italy, these towns are dying. According to a 2016 census, there are nearly 2,500 rural Italia...
Mona Lisa’s Famous Smile May Be Due to a Medical Condition
Mandeep R. Mehra, medical director of the Heart & Vascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, took a long look at Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, “Mona Lisa,” while standing in line last summer at the Louvre. That was when he decided that the Italian noblewoman Lisa Gherardini, who the work is thought to be of, likely suffered from...
A Piece of Paradise: Friuli Venezia Giulia Region in Italy, Part I
London, Paris, Berlin and Udine. Yes, Udine. And let’s not forget about Grado, Salice and Trieste, most definitely Trieste. This is the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy, spread across the far northeastern corner of the nation. I first read about this stunning region of diverse landscapes, languages and cultures over 15 years ago and swore that...
Iconic Perugina chocolate 'kisses' turn pink for limited edition
Italy's iconic Baci chocolates are now available covered in ruby-tinted cocoa. Their star-studded sparkly silver wrappings have been a mainstay at Italian restaurants across the peninsula since 1922. They are an essential Valentine's Day gift and a safe offering at any wedding, dinner party or special event. The hazelnut and gianduia-filled chocol...
Italy’s Captivating Isle of Capri
With its spectacular scenery and elegant vibe, it’s no wonder Southern Italy’s Isle of Capri was once a favorite vacation hideaway of Roman Emperors and European elites. Its stunning natural beauty has been an inspiration to poets, lovers, and travelers throughout the centuries. Almost every artist, designer, movie star and member of royalty hav...
Voto all'estero 2018: lo studio Altreitalie
Uscirà nei prossimi giorni per la collana del Centro Altreitalie sulle Migrazioni Italiane, il volume “Autopsia di un diritto politico. Il voto degli italiani all’estero nelle elezioni del 2018”, a cura di Simone Battiston e Stefano Luconi, con una postfazione di Piero Bassetti (Accademia University Press, Torino, 2018, € 14). “Guardare all’estero...
Mystical allure of scenic Scanno
A slice of paradise was created by a landslide at Mt. Rava a thousand years ago, forming Lake Scanno, a heart-shaped mountain lake 1,050 meters above sea level in the Sagittario Valley of Abruzzo. “It boasts incredible biodiversity just waiting to be discovered,” says Enzo Gentile, a local who volunteers at the Museo della Lana, a museum that tells...
15 Ways To Dress And Shop Like A Roman
Milan and Florence serve up the latest in Italian ready-to-wear, but Rome, Italy’s fashion capital during its dolce vita heyday in the 50s and 60s, has its own distinct style, one that manages to be both timeless and timely. “Roman fashion is very personal and not global,” says Barbara Lessona, founder and owner of Countess Concierge, a custom trav...
Zegna family says buying US label Thom Browne is “the perfect fit"
The fourth-generation Ermenegildo Zegna Group announced this week it had reached an agreement with Sandbridge Capital and Thom Browne (below), the 53-year-old American designer. Zegna bought 85% of the Thom Browne brand leaving Browne the founder as the sole remaining shareholder. He will continue as chief designer and run the company independently...
Meet the Italians: five types of women you’ll find in the Bel Paese
La donna Italiana: timeless like la Loren, mesmerizing like Milva, beautiful like la Bellucci, intelligent like la Montalcini, strong like la Fallaci. Good in the kitchen like all nonne, eternally charming, she knows how to be a leader without forgetting femininity, she is a temptress, but never forgets her evening prayers. Yes, Italian women are a...
A look at the oldest and most famous Italian universities
Italian universities stand out in the world for their reliability and competitiveness and still today play a fundamental role. Some of those currently still in activity are the oldest and most renowned universities in Italy that have an important and prestigious history. Italian Traditions will lead you on the discovery of these ancient institution...
2019 fly Bologna-Philadelphia
Starting from June 2019 a new agreement between American Airlines and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport will see the introduction of direct flight between the city of Bologna and the USA. Angelo Camilletti, American Sales Manager Southeast Europe says of the news: “I’m enthusiastic about the introduction of our first direct flight from Bologna Airp...