by Andrea carli   Since the mid-14th century, Genoa was a great naval and commercial power. The seat of the city's political power was the Ducal Palace: the residence of the Doge. Today, during the exhibition "From the Impressionists to Picasso," 52 artworks - European painting masterpieces from the 19th and 20th century - will be hangi...

When traveling to Italy, there are many great cities to choose from. Everyone knows about Rome, and many have seen its splendors through the eyes of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Fashion lovers will find the catwalks and shops of Milan to be inspiring. Those who love romance often head for Venice.   The architecture lovers head for Floren...

Anche gli sposi americani privilegiano l'Italia rispetto ad altre destinazioni per trascorrervi la loro luna di miele definendola "imbattibilmente la più romantica" tra le 20 maggiori destinazioni più richieste.   Il nostro Paese, infatti, già decretato vincente da parte delle giovani coppie in arrivo dalla Cina e dall'India, si è aggiudicat...

Join us this coming Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of fun. We will be showcasing 13 short films (3-4 minutes each) produced in Genova, Italy this past summer. These films were created by University of Utah by students while studying abroad! Where: Post Theatre (Fort Douglas, UofU) 245 S. Douglas Blvd, SLCWhen: 09/17/2014Time: 7:00 p....

By Luisa Taliento   New places of encounter, contemplation and peace, where you can enjoy experiences without conflict, because the stars here aren't people but plants. The concept behind the success of horticultural travel couldn't be simpler, and in Great Britain it inspires one person out of three to take a trip.   This is a type o...

Sarà dedicata permanentemente al comandante Piero Calamai e al suo equipaggio la sala del Galata Museo del Mare dove è allestita la mostra "Andrea Doria, la nave più bella del mondo" (la mostra resterà aperta fino al prossimo 30 maggio) . La cerimonia di scoprimento della targa, il 28 dicembre, alla presenza del sindaco Marco Doria, con i familiari...

by Rick Steves   Even when it's hot, crowded, or on strike, Italy is lots of fun. More than any other Western European country, though, travelers to Italy need up-to-date information to travel smart, saving both time and money. Here are a few updates to help you make the most of Italy in 2014:   Florence is notorious for long lines at...

by Claudia Baroncelli   Sustainability is the key word of the challenging project, called Nemo's Garden, promoted and carried out byMastel Safety, an Italian company operating in the underwater field that created a submerged greenhouse in Noli (Savona) where they cultivate all types of vegetables: from basil and courgettes to salad and radis...

Genoa hosts the anthology of the Italian photographer known abroad as the Poet of Photography. The exhibit Gianni Berengo Gardin – Stories of a Photographer runs in the Palazzo Ducale (February 14 –June 8) with approximately 200 photos that retrace the career of this Italian grand master, from the 1950s to today. The exhibit also features an entire...

by Michael Kelly   He was a charming Italian named Franco with a little wooden fishing boat. She was a tourist from Omaha named Holly, visiting a small village on the Italian Riviera with a friend. Franco was flirtatious at first when they met in 1982, but he was 15 years older. Their relationship, Holly says, never became romantic.&nb...