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Fondazione Arezzo Wave Italia is bringing the energy of Italian music to Los Angeles with "Arezzowave in Los Angeles," during the prestigious Musexpo in Burbank on the 17th and 18th of March. This unique event aims to promote and enhance Italian music in America and around the world, just like the Italian Music Office, a department of FAWI dedicate...

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The Romans called it marmor lumensis, referring to the port of Luni in Liguria that managed its commercial trade during its most flourishing years. Today, Carrara marble is one of the most prized in the world, a true raw diamond that, over the centuries, has inspired the finest generations of sculptors.  But what is the origin of such grandeur and...

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Every country in the world has its own Father's Day. In Italy, on 19 March, people thank their fathers for the gift of life and what they do for their children day after day. All children recite a poem or prepare greetings cards with a thought for their father. Father's Day is the opportunity to thank fathers for their sacrifices. For some years no...

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Visiting Italy is a vacationer's dream. Its history dates back thousands of years, and the architecture and countryside are astonishingly beautiful. The food is beyond belief, too, whether you're up for prosciutto pasta, Caprese salad, or gelato. For sightseeing, maybe you're thinking of the Forum and Colosseum in Rome, the Statue of David and pric...

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A few months ago, I published a guide to 72 hours in Florence, but what if you have more than 72 hours? That’s the question a reader recently asked me via email. “My nephew is studying in Florence next semester. I'm flying over to see him with my sister and sister-in-law,” she wrote. “Two of us have been to Rome before so we wanted to maximize our...

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If you are looking for a relaxing and scenic getaway in Italy, consider Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tuscany. Famous for its rolling hills, cypress trees, medieval villages, and wine production, this region offers a captivating weekend escape. Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural beauty of Val d’Orcia, discovering its delect...

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Leanne Davis has always had a taste for wine. The California native runs her own winery, Via Romano Vineyards, outside Sacramento. So it's perhaps little surprise that her love of the grape is leading her to her next home: Tuscany, the lush enclave in central Italy famed for its vine-covered hills and bushy olive trees. A decade ago, Davis and her...

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Lucignano is one of those small villages in Italy that you probably never heard of. But if you are traveling in Tuscany, visiting Lucignano can be an escape from the throngs of tourists in big cities like Florence and Siena. Perched on a hilltop, this hidden gem is waiting to be explored, a virtual portal to the past that allows visitors to step ba...

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Walk the quiet stone streets of Lucignano and it’s easy to see why it was named one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. This small fortified village in Tuscany, not far from Arezzo, is famous not only for its cultural and historical significance but also for its efforts to preserve and promote an authentic way of life. The Beautiful Towns of Ital...

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Welcome to Savoring Italy's go-to Siena guide, the essence of Tuscany. Siena mixes history, tradition, and Italian country flavors. It's medieval and unspoiled. We'll dive into a place where Piazza del Campo beats with life, cobblestone paths surprise, and every corner dishes out Siena's culinary history. Gothic buildings, lively markets, and hills...

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