Corciano, a medieval jewel to discover in Umbria
As the Corcianese writer Maria Sticco said: “…who will want to believe a corner of the earth poor, that possesses these two treasures: the pure beauty and the unobtainable peace?” And just like that Corciano welcomes you when you cross the walls of its walls, dated between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. This small village retains a charmi...
Milano Cortina 2026: Top things to know about next Olympic Winter Games
Italy is preparing to host its third Olympic Winter Games when the cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo welcome Milano Cortina 2026 in just over three years' time – 70 years after Cortina hosted the 1956 Games and 20 years after Torino 2006. In February 2026, around 2,900 of the world's best winter sport athletes will gather to compete for 114 set...
Concorso Ferrari & Friends: A Spectacular Event for Supercar Enthusiasts and Charity Supporters
On Sunday, June 25, car enthusiasts and supporters of Connecticut Children's are in for a treat as the official Concorso Ferrari and Friends show takes place. From the early hours of the morning, Italian supercars and special invitees will roll into the event, culminating in a grand display of nearly 300 magnificent vehicles. Spectators eager to wi...
Learning Film History in Bologna, Italy
Mia McGarity ‘24 participated in one of Chapman’s many travel courses, and the experience showed her a whole new world in Bologna, Italy. The class spent eleven days abroad, which included an international film festival and a myriad of tourist activities. McGarity always knew that she wanted to take her studies abroad. “I originally wanted to do a...
Bonolio Becomes Latest European Producer to Open U.S. Facility
The largest Sicilian olive oil exporter to the United States said it would open a new multi-purpose facility in Landing, New Jersey. Bonolio, which recently won four awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, plans to significantly expand its presence in the U.S. market. The new 2,000-square-meter building includes the company’s warehou...
What to do in Noto like a local: 7 travel tips
The most representative city of Sicilian Baroque is eager to enchant you: let it cast its spell. It's difficult to resist such magic when everything around seems somehow dipped in gold. The effect is due to the material used for the buildings erected after the 1693 earthquake, a local stone in amazing golden and pinkish shades. Noto is the highest...
'La Notte Italiana Brilla' at West Orange High School
West Orange High School came alive on June 2 with a celebration of Italian culture as the anticipated “La Notte Italiana Brillava”–Italian Night--shone. The event was organized by students of the Italian Club and Italian Honor Society, along with advisors Rosanna Zamloot and Vincenza Amabile, and showcased many of the rich traditions and diversity...
Italian curiosities: why is there a Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara?
Ferrara, a city steeped in history and graced with architectural marvels, harbors a jewel within its urban fabric — the Palazzo dei Diamanti or, to say it in English, the “Diamonds Palace.” As one of Italy’s most unique and recognized buildings, Palazzo dei Diamanti stands tall with its distinctive “diamond” cladding, a visual nod to the brilliance...
Felina Steak restaurant takes over Terra e Mare space in Jersey City
Felina Steak, a steakhouse version of Italian restaurant Felina in Ridgewood, has taken over the space at Terra e Mare, the sleek one-year-old chophouse on the shores of the Hudson River in Jersey City, as a rebrand. Landmark Hospitality, the events management company that owns a slew of restaurants in New Jersey including The Ryland Inn in Whiteho...
Tower of Palms, its stone houses and flowered balconies
Torre di Palme is a charming village located in the province of Fermo, Marche, Italy. Characterized by its stone houses and charming flowered balconies, this place offers visitors an unforgettable experience among art, history and nature. Let's discover together the main attractions of this charming village. The beauty of stone housesStone houses a...
Campo Italiano set to get under way
Members of the Italian American Cultural Club who serve on the Campo Italiano planning committee, got together at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern to discuss final preparations for the week-long day camp set for June 19-23 at the Italian Village. Following the registration’s deadline of May 31, members reviewed the current number of campers, youth...
Rome's Pantheon to charge entry fee from 1 July
Visitors to the Pantheon in Rome will be charged an entry fee from 1 July, Italy's culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano confirmed on Sunday. The minister, speaking to veteran television journalist Bruno Vespa at the Forum in Masseria, stressed that the Pantheon is Italy's most visited site. "With the proceeds from the tickets we will be able to pro...