The Ameglia community and La Spezia anti-fascism remembered the 80th anniversary of the Nazi massacre at Punta Bianca. It was March 26, 1944: the victims were fifteen American soldiers of the Oss, the corps employed for special operations. The members of the commandos were chosen from among soldiers with family origins in the target countries of th...

If you’ve had the chance to spend Easter in Italy, you’ll know that settimana santa (holy week) is taken seriously. The religious holiday is marked up and down the country with street processions and devotional ceremonies in the lead-up to Easter Sunday, or Domenica della Resurrezione. Given Italy’s mania for all things food, it comes as no surpris...

La Dolce Vita Orient Express announced that it will soon be ready for guests to book tickets for what could arguably be called the most luxurious train journey in the world. In a press release shared with Travel + Leisure, the train operator shared it will open its virtual ticket window in April, with the train's specific run dates coming later thi...

An innovative and ingenious idea was brought to life by an insight from Sergio Gamberini, founder of the leading underwater equipment company, Ocean Reef Group. The Italian engineer, along with his company’s team, has created a new scenario for future sustainable agriculture. The world’s first underwater garden was born in Liguria, on the seabed of...

Sanremo sits on Italy's northwest coast, a standout spot on the Italian Riviera. It's not just a pretty face; it's a cultural powerhouse, home to the Sanremo Music Festival and the Milan–San Remo bike race. Forget the myth of Saint Remus; the name really comes from "Sant'Eremo di San Romolo," nodding to Romulus of Genoa. Historical Overview Long ag...

What is Pesto? So you’ve decided to venture into the world of Italian cuisine, and you’ve stumbled upon pesto sauce – a herby condiment that has graced dishes for generations. The aroma of fresh basil and the delicate combination of garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil make this green gold a delicious and versatile addition to pasta, s...

The interaction between Wineries and Design represents a trend of great topicality and extreme interest. More and more wineries, especially in recent years, have transformed their cellars into authentic works of Design. In this article we will consider a few Italian examples, having before us a panorama of dozens and dozens of fascinating ones. In...

Genoa-born chef Ivano Ricchebono looks like a Hollywood actor playing a chef in a movie. His restaurant The Cook is in a 14th-century palazzo in the old town, and as I step into the dining room I stop and stare – the entire place is covered with frescoes. It’s wildly romantic. “People get engaged here all the time,” Ivano says with a smile. Awarded...

The Galata Museo del Mare in Genoa presents from March 14 to April 14, 2024, Giovanni Cerri's exhibition "L'Italia che partiva. Via mare verso l'America," bringing attention back to one of the most pregnant social and cultural phenomena of Italian history, which saw between 1876 and 1925 more than six million Italians leave their country to reach t...

Picture the Cinque Terre’s colorful, cascading villages, practically falling into the pristine Mediterranean Sea. Hear the hum of wooden Rivas as they cruise the rocky shoreline, focaccia picnic in tow. Beyond the sea breeze, smell the scent of basil and pasta al pesto invading restaurants, homes, and the cobblestoned streets of quaint towns. This...