Overwhelmed by the endless options in Italy’s capital? Narrow it down with the top 20 essential things to do in Rome, whether it’s your first visit or your twenty-first. Italy’s capital is so full of treasures, you could spend years here and not manage to see them all. So what hope is there for the […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on the trend towards the ‘albergo diffuso’ as part of a more sustainable tourism… Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Un gran numero di turisti Huge numbers of tourists Immutate per generazioni Unchanged for generations Un ritmo sempre […]
Penny Wainwright steps back into Sardinia’s rich and fascinating past as she heads to the wilds of western Sardinia… With its beautiful sandy coves and turquoise sea, Sardinia is already well known as a beach destination. And yet, there is so much more to discover, not least around Oristano and the Sinis peninsula. Here, in […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull discusses the trend towards using historic buildings for modern-day music events Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Ha suscitato molto scalpore Has caused quite a stir Intelligenza artificiale Artificial intelligence Scatenando un putiferio Causing an uproar Non sarebbe la […]
There is a side of Rome that many visitors never see: the one-of-a-kind markets in the outskirts of Rome. For an authentic slice of life in the Eternal City, let Elisa Colarossi take you on a tour of her favourite mercati romani. Welcome to Rome, home to timeless history, stunning art, and mouthwatering dishes. But […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull looks at the bigger story behind Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in Venice Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Per attrarre i super ricchi To attract the super-rich Investire il loro denaro To invest their money Tassazione forfettaria […]
With its iconic bridge and elegant architecture, the Rialto district of Venice is steeped in history. Joe Gartman tells the story of Fondaco dei Tedeschi It may be on a spring day, when the faded facades of old palazzi are reflected in the gently flattering mirror called the Grand Canal; or an autumn evening, when […]
Jenny Oldaker traces the 15th-century origins of Sulmona’s world-famous confetti, discovering how these sugar-coated treasures became the vibrant heart of Italian celebrations and Abruzzese culture. Taking a stroll down Sulmona’s Corso Ovidio is a colourful affair. Wander any length of this elegant thoroughfare and you’ll soon be greeted by scores of shops brimming with pops […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull tells us about La Settimana Enigmistica, Italy’s most popular puzzle magazine Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Centinaia di migliaia di Hundreds of thousands of Durante gli anni Over the years È rimasto pressoché inalterato Has remained more or […]
Who was Maria Montessori? Learn about this influential educator in a brief history of Italy’s first female physician Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was a pioneering physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name. Today, her model for schools is a global standard, found in nearly every country. While her approach […]