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19th Medieval Festival of Malmantile: Back to the Past

Published on 2012-05-24 02:55:07

In Malmantile, a hamlet of the town Lastra a Signa located near Florence, preparations for the 19th Medieval Festival are under way: once again, such an event will bring the medieval atmosphere of the village back to life. This year, the festival will take place on 26th and 27th May, 2nd and 3rd June at [...] > read more

Carrara Marmotec 2012: marble, technologies and design

Published on 2012-05-21 02:52:48

The appointment with Carrara Marmotec 2012, currently in its 31st edition, comes back from Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th May in the historical centre of Carrara. Carrara Marmotec is the International Fair of marble, technologies and design linked to the stone sector that takes place in the city of Carrara, marble capital. One of the [...] > read more

Festa della Sensa and La Vogalonga: Venice and the sea

Published on 2012-05-17 04:57:39

Every year Venice sees thousands visitors attracted by two events of great importance taking place in the month of May: the “Festa della Sensa” and “La Vogalonga”. The Sensa Festival was celebrated by the Venetian Republic on the day of Christ’s Ascension that in Venetian dialect is “Sensa”. The festival commemorates two important events in [...] > read more

I Profumi di Boboli, a garden in the garden

Published on 2012-05-15 03:05:58

The event “I profumi di Boboli” – whose meaning is “Boboli Perfumes” – will come back in the most beautiful garden in Florence, Boboli Gardens. It is an itinerary among the perfumed essences taking place from 17th to 20th May 2012. This is the only event in Boboli Gardens offering the chance to sell products. [...] > read more

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia and the Compeed Golden Gala: tennis and athletics together in Rome

Published on 2012-05-10 04:38:34

Two international events of great importance will be held in the Italian capital, Rome: the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and the Compeed Golden Gala. In May, tennis and athletics stars will meet in Rome to take part in two of the most awaited sport competitions. > read more

61st edition of Camogli Fish Festival

Published on 2012-05-07 03:57:45

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Chibidue 2012 in Milan: Costume Jewellery and Fashion Accessories

Published on 2012-05-03 04:05:57

Those who are fond of fashion accessories can’t miss Chibidue exhibition in Milan from 11th to 14th May 2012 at Fiera Milano City. Chibidue is one of the biggest trade fairs specialized in costume jewellery, fashion and hair  accessories, an extraordinary exhibition putting on display all the accessories that fascinate women’s world: bijoux, bags, belts, foulards/neckerchiefs, [...] > read more

The 25th edition of Turin International Book Fair

Published on 2012-04-30 02:43:09

The appointment with the biggest bookshop in Italy comes back: the 25th edition of the International Book Fair will take place in Turin from 10th to 14th May 2012 at Lingotto Fiere, a masterpiece of industrial archaeology. > read more

May Day Concert 2012 in Rome

Published on 2012-04-26 04:54:15

One of the most awaited concerts in Italy is coming: the May Day Concert in Rome, as usual, will see hundreds of young people coming from all over Italy to watch the musical festival organized by the Italian trade unions CGIL, CSL and UIL on the occasion of the International Workers’ Day. > read more

“Imperia in 35 mm”: Video Festival Imperia 2012

Published on 2012-04-23 04:56:47

  Imperia, the 7th edition of Video Festival Imperia (International Festival of    Cinematographic    Digital Art) is going to start from 24th to 28th April 2012. Each year it  becomes more and more  a centre of national and international attraction for professionals  from all over the world: the  number of participants increases, there are [...] > read more

Florence, 76th Edition of The International Handicrafts Trade Fair

Published on 2012-04-20 03:43:46

With the new 2012 advertising campaign, “In the City of Beauty, you recognise angels from their hands”, the International Handicrafts Trade Fair starts off in Florence: from 21st to 29th April 2012, the Fortezza da Basso turns into the “City of Beauty”, where handicraftsmen coming from all over Italy and over 50 foreign countries will [...] > read more

51st Milan International Furniture Exhibition: “Salone del Mobile”

Published on 2012-04-16 07:50:12

Edition 2012 of Milan International Furniture Exhibition is ready to start again: from tomorrow 17th to 22nd April, the exhibition will be open only to exhibitors, whereas on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd it will be also open to visitors. A real international benchmark for launching and promoting the best home furnishing and design brands. [...] > read more

The Roman Colosseum

Published on 2012-04-12 03:26:02

No tour in Rome would be complete without a visit to the Roman Colosseum – easily the most famous structure of the Roman Empire. Also known as the Flavius Amphitheatre, the Colloseum is the Roman world’s most imposing and biggest building. Its construction was started by then Emperor Vespasian of Flavia family and was then [...] > read more

5 Romantic Getaways in Italy

Published on 2012-04-10 04:12:06

Ah, Italy. Just hearing its name conjures up thoughts of rolling Tuscan hills, tucked-away piazzas, winding cobbled streets and warm summer evenings. Italy can quite literally claim to be the home of romance, considering the word ‘romance’ originally meant ‘from or about Rome’. With scores of romantic spots across the country the only hard part [...] > read more

Torino Comics – Comics and Games invade the city of Turin

Published on 2012-04-05 04:35:07

Dear comics-addicts, make sure you are free on 13th, 14th and 15th April because there will be great surprises in Turin, Italy! “Torino Comics” – Comics, games and cosplays – is coming back to Turin at Pavilion 3 of Lingotto Fiere with a programme full of events, meetings with special guests, initiatives and games open [...] > read more

Van Gogh’s and Gauguin’s masterpieces on display in Genoa, Italy

Published on 2012-04-02 05:54:06

Until 1st May 2012, the exhibition entitled “Van Gogh e il viaggio di Gauguin” will be on display at Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) in Genoa, Liguria Region. Here, visitors will have the chance to marvel at many Van Gogh’s masterpieces and one of Paul Gauguin’s most famous paintings Where Do We Come From? What Are [...] > read more

“Skim World: a mushroom in the meadow” – a street art exhibition in Prato

Published on 2012-03-30 05:26:32

Until 11th April 2012, at the venue of Confartigianato Imprese in the city of Prato (viale Montegrappa, 138), visitors will have the chance to marvel at some of the masterpieces of a genius, a street artist called SKIM. An extraordinary side of art that used to be only on the city walls, but now it [...] > read more

Venice – The City of Bridges

Published on 2012-03-28 04:54:26

Venice, Italy isn’t called the City of Bridges for nothing. Aside from offering a romantic setting to couples, the city is also famous for its breath-taking and beautiful bridges. If you are in Venice, make sure you don’t miss the chance to explore the city’s bridges, as well as the usual attractions – that is, [...] > read more

Easter in Florence is “Scoppio del Carro” – “Burst of the Cart”

Published on 2012-03-26 05:50:22

Easter is coming and this year it will be on Sunday 8th April 2012. Whoever will visit Florence this Easter, don’t miss the fabulous, traditional event called “Scoppio del Carro”, which every year is celebrated by the whole city. The Burst of the Cart is an old Florentine tradition and one of the most striking [...] > read more

Milan Marathon 2012…everybody is gonna start running

Published on 2012-03-22 06:32:19

On Sunday 25th March 2012, the new edition of Milan Marathon…Stramilano! Once again, Milan, the capital of fashion, wants to pay homage to open-air sporting events, solidarity, reflection and fun, and hosts this spectacular event gathering every year thousand visitors. Stramilano International – Half marathon, is one of the fastest and most famous urban routes [...] > read more

Expo Pisa 2012, the trade fair of Tuscan handmade products

Published on 2012-03-19 06:29:09

From 23rd March to 1st April 2012, the 24th edition of Expo Pisa will be held in the city of Pisa, Tuscany. This important fair in Pisa every year wants to show the best of Tuscan handmade and manufacturing products, and thousands visitors come from every corner of Italy. Promoted by Confesercenti Pisa and sponsored [...] > read more

Florence during Spring Time

Published on 2012-03-16 04:45:22

Spring is the best time to visit the wonderful city of Florence, Italy. Not only is the city rejuvenating during this time, the weather is milder and the festivities are fun and exciting. If you and your friends are still thinking about whether or not to visit the city in spring, here are a few [...] > read more

Rome Marathon 2012. Ready to upset the Capital

Published on 2012-03-15 07:39:57

Ready to go? Start is near and the city of Rome is already shivering with excitement. Rome Marathon comes back with its 18th edition on Sunday 18th March 2012. Participants will start  at 9 am at Fori Imperiali and you will also have the chance to watch the whole events on TV on La7 channel [...] > read more

Discovering South Pole. One Hundred Years Later

Published on 2012-03-08 10:04:02

If you’re planning a trip to Genoa or you’re there now on holiday, don’t miss the chance to visit an extraordinary exhibition about the discovery of South Pole that took place one hundred years ago. “Race. Alla conquista del polo sud” (“Conquering the South Pole”) is the exhibition held by the American Museum of Natural [...] > read more

55th Palio dei Somari in Torrita di Siena

Published on 2012-03-05 04:57:18

The 55th edition of Palio dei Somari, a race among donkeys, will take place in Torrita di Siena (a town located near Siena, in Tuscany) from 17th to 25th March 2012. It is a competition among 8 donkeys, each one representing one of the eight contradas (districts) of the city and it has become a [...] > read more

“The Dalì Universe” in Venice until 18th March

Published on 2012-03-01 05:26:40

You still have a few days for marvelling at Salvador Dalì’s artworks in Venice. An exhibition entitiled “The Dalì Universe” will be held until 18th March 2012 at S. Apollonia Museum in Venice, a few steps away from the charming and famous Piazza San Marco. This exhibition, dedicated to one of the greatest artists of [...] > read more

Cioccolatò: a tempting Chocolate Fair in Turin

Published on 2012-02-27 04:47:42

From 2nd to 11th March 2012, a sweet initiative will be held in the city of Turin, Cioccolatò, the famous, yearly chocolate fair taking place in Piazza Vittorio Veneto. The 9th edition of this event will be entitled “O ci vai o ci sei”, a funny sentence cross-referring an Italian way of saying (“Ci sei [...] > read more

Falling in line: Maya Attoun and Hilla Ben Ari in Rome

Published on 2012-02-23 04:27:51

Two Israeli contemporary artists, Maya Attoun and Hilla Ben Ari, present their artworks at the Marie-Laure Fleisch gallery in Rome until 25th February 2012. Their works are exhibited for the first time in Italy by the gallery in an exhibition entitled “Falling in Line”, the first of a cycle of four exhibitions scheduled in a [...] > read more

“Steve Jobs 1955 – 2011”. An exhibition in Turin to remember the Genius

Published on 2012-02-20 04:10:29

The first exhibition dedicated to the founder of Apple Steve Jobs, ongoing at the Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali (Regional Museum of Natural Science) in Turin, will be held until 15th April 2012. This exhibition has been extended for being a success with critics and having popular appeal. Devoted to the Californian businessman, inventor and [...] > read more

8th edition of ArteGenova: Exhibition Market of Modern and Contemporary Art

Published on 2012-02-16 09:26:14

The renowned exhibition market of modern and contemporary art is going to come back in Genoa, Italy from 24th to 27th February 2012. As usual, the event will be hold at the exhibition centre placed in Piazzale Kennedy in the city of Genoa (Region of Liguria). At ArteGenova2012, visitors will enjoy a general overview of [...] > read more

2012 edition of Danza in Fiera in Florence: Let’s Dance!

Published on 2012-02-13 10:54:14

“Danza in Fiera”, the greatest European event dedicated to dance, is ready to come back in Florence from 23rd to 26th February 2012. Four days in which Fortezza da Basso will host several events and live performances belonging to the whole world of dance: classic, contemporary, modern, Latin-American, ethnic dance, tango, hip hop, musicals, waltz, [...] > read more

62nd edition of Sanremo Festival: listen to the Best Italian Songs

Published on 2012-02-09 05:02:07

From 14th to 18th February 2012, the popular Sanremo Festival comes back on Italian TV screens. This is the 62nd Festival of Italian Song and the show will be hosted by the Italian singer Gianni Morandi, the actor Rocco Papaleo and Ivana Mrazova, together with two comedians Luca and Paolo. The festival schedules: - a [...] > read more

Pietrasanta presents Tomaino’s artworks in an Exhibition

Published on 2012-02-06 11:28:01

The Italian artist Giuliano Tomaino took inspiration from Italo Calvino’s novel and called his exhibition “Il cavaliere inesistente” (“The Nonexistent Knight “). The personal exhibition of this artist will take place in Pietrasanta (province of Lucca, Tuscany) at Complesso di S. Agostino until 12th February 2012. Like in Calvino’s novel, the exhibition is set in [...] > read more

Venice Carnival 2012 begins, with special care to Theatre and Environmental Protection

Published on 2012-02-03 10:24:16

Are you ready? Come to Venice and show ff your best mask! Carnival 2012 is ready to begin. Tomorrow 4th February many dances, masks, parades and theatre performances will liven up Venice! This year the theme of the carnival will be the theatre: “Life as a Theatre!”. So, several theatre performances and many more theatre-related [...] > read more

Mugello Circuit awarded as “BEST GRAND PRIX 2011″

Published on 2012-02-01 03:51:50

Probably for motorbike lovers it’s a confirmation: the Mugello circuit is the most favourite by all riders and motogp followers. And now it’s official, since Mugello circuit has just won the “Best Grand Prix 2011” prize. The trophy is given directly by pilots, mechanics, sport journalists and experts through the IRTA association. The prize has [...] > read more

Brera Art Gallery and Moscow Pushkin State Museum in a unique Exhibition in Milan, from Matisse to Picasso

Published on 2012-01-30 10:46:09

Visitors still have a few days for taking advantage of this great chance: visiting world-known masterpieces created by the greatest artists ever. Artworks by Cézanne, Gauguin, Monet, Matisse, Renoir, Picasso, Rousseau and Van Gogh are still on display at Brera Art Gallery in Milan until 5th February 2012. Such beautiful works come from the collections [...] > read more

Viareggio Carnival 2012 is ready to start

Published on 2012-01-26 10:21:23

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, adults and children, are you ready? Carnival time has come and Viareggio is ready to party with you as usual. As widely known, Viareggio Carnival is the most popular and entertaining Italian carnival in Europe, rich in masks, coloured dances and parades, floats and district night celebrations that every [...] > read more

“Must Have”: an Extraordinary Exhibition among art, fashion and Life, in Rome

Published on 2012-01-23 09:06:43

Since last December, 2nd, a special exhibition is under way in Rome at the exclusive gallery La Nuvola: “Must Have”. Until January, 30th 2012, the exhibition by Marcello Reboani will put on display about 30 artworks depicting all the must have objects in fashion: from not-to-be-missed clothes to cult accessories such as bags and shoes. [...] > read more

Picasso creations on Display in Pisa

Published on 2012-01-19 05:10:55

Visitors have still a few days for marveling at the wonderful artworks kept intact in the exhibition taking place at Palazzo Blu in Pisa since last October, 14th. As a matter of fact, until 29th January 2012 the old Palazzo Blu will hold the masterpieces of some of the greatest painting masters of all times. [...] > read more

69th Edition of Pitti Filati in Florence presents the New Trends of Yarns

Published on 2011-07-04 05:08:23

The appointment with Pitti Filati is coming up in Florence. Here, fashion never rests up and the agenda is full of not-to-be-missed events and appointments! As a matter of fact, from July, 5th to 7th 2011, Florence hosts the 69th edition of Pitti Fil > read more

Turin Traffic Free Festival 2011 pays homage to Italy

Published on 2011-06-30 06:59:27

Turin Traffic Festival 2011 has many surprises in store. This edition will show its very Italian side: the goal is representing about 40 years of Italian music during four evenings, with different themes by linking past, present and – why not – f > read more

Summer in Tuscany will wonder you: MotoGP 2011, Live Concerts & Much More

Published on 2011-06-27 06:02:48

The countdown for the most expected events in Tuscany has just begun: from 1st to 24th July in Lucca will be held the Lucca Summer Festival 2011, a series of live concerts introducing famous international and Italian musicians and singers. Actually t > read more

The Palio Horse Race 2011 is coming to Siena

Published on 2011-06-20 06:39:01

The long-awaited event in Siena is coming back to the Tuscan city: the Palio Horce Race, one of the most famous events in the world. Horses, as usual, will run on July, 2nd and August, 16th and 10 contradas – districts of the city – will chal > read more

The Coloured Carpets of Sawdust decorate the beautiful city of Camaiore

Published on 2011-06-16 09:16:33

On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June, Camaiore welcomes once again the several coloured carpets made of sawdust, on the honour of the traditional festivity of Corpus Domini. As every year, there will be the traditional Corpus Domini procession in th > read more

Florence pays homage to its Traditions with Fireworks, Historical Parades and Football

Published on 2011-06-13 05:55:25

Once again, Florence celebrates its Patron Saint’s day on June, 24th: St John. This year, the patron Saint’s day of the cradle of Renaissance will be on Friday and this will be a perfect occasion for spending a curious and romantic week-end in Fl > read more

Once again Pisa celebrates its Patron Saint enlightening the whole City

Published on 2011-06-06 08:56:44

Even this year, in honor of Pisa’s Patron Saint Ranieri, the famous and much-expected historical event Luminara comes back. Since it is an ancient tradition, Luminara is celebrated by Pisa’s citizens on every 16th June night with a great illumina > read more

56th Historical Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics in Venice

Published on 2011-05-30 05:54:20

The traditional competition among the 8-rowers galleons representing the ancient Italian Maritime Republics, Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa and Venice, this year will take place in Venice on Sunday June, 12th 2011. As a matter of fact, such an event, born in 19 > read more

Potager Royal: teaching itineraries about Nature and Taste at Reggia di Venaria

Published on 2011-05-26 05:09:34

From last April, 16th, the wonderful gardens of Reggia di Venaria (Turin) will be the scenario of an interesting, wholly-natural initiative: 10 hectares of orchards and vegetable gardens in a scenery punctuated by flower and vegetable plots, fountain > read more

Elba Island: Beautiful Beaches, Deep Blue Sea, Sport and Nature

Published on 2011-05-25 05:22:17

Are you planning your next summer holidays? Why not to choose the sea and beaches of an Italian island? Choose Elba Island and you will soon discover that is not just sea and beaches, but much more! Every year, Elba Island, the largest island of the > read more

Events for 150th Anniversary of Italian Unity continue in Genoa

Published on 2011-05-24 02:50:49

From last March, 4th, two exhibitions have been being underway at Galleria d’Arte Moderna and Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti in Genoa (Region of Liguria) joined by the same theme: the Italian Unity, from Risorgimento to the New Century. Such exh > read more

En exhibition paying homage to the Italian Capitals of Art and Culture at Reggia di Venaria

Published on 2011-05-19 08:54:15

From last March, 17th – a very important date for Italy – at Reggia di Venaria (province of Turin) it is possible to marvel at sculptural and artistic treasures gathered for the exhibition La bella Italia. Arte e identità delle città capitali ( > read more

The 2011 edition of Slow Fish arrives in Genoa, Liguria

Published on 2011-05-16 05:11:10

From 27th to 30th May, the 2011 edition of Slow Fish, the fair dedicated to the “sustainable” fish, arrives in Genoa, in collaboration with Slow Food, Salone Internazionale del Gusto of Turin and Regione Liguria. So, from Friday 27th to Monday 30 > read more

24th edition of the International Book Fair in Turin

Published on 2011-05-12 04:09:03

The 24th edition of the International Book Fair will be held in Turin at Lingotto Fiere from 12th to 16th May 2011. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Italian Unity, the Fair offers a completely new layout. The 2011 Fair will be held in > read more

The Classic Cars’ Road Race “Mille Miglia 2011” is at the Starting Line

Published on 2011-05-09 04:48:58

From May, 12th to 14th, the historical commemoration of the Mille Miglia comes back in Italy. “The world’s greatest road race”, as it was called by Enzo Ferrari: 375 extraordinary classic cars on the historic Brescia-Rome-Brescia route. There&# > read more

Rome celebrates art and sport with Contemporanea 5th edition and “Internazionali BNL d’Italia” Tennis Tournament

Published on 2011-05-06 11:05:49

After the great May Day concert, beatification of Pope John Paul II, Rome continues with its several events that have as setting a beautiful and universal city renowned all over the world. Until June, 5th 2011, the 5th edition of “Contemporanea, Ar > read more

Venice and its traditions: “Festa della Sensa” and the “Bridal of the Sea”

Published on 2011-05-03 05:17:26

On Sunday 5th June 2011, Venice’ traditional celebration Festa della Sensa will come back in the beautiful lagoon gathering once again thousands visitors who arrive to marvel at the city’s treasures and many events. Festa della Sensa (or Ascensio > read more

75th edition of Handicrafts International Trade Fair in Florence: the art of making

Published on 2011-04-28 06:00:51

ART 2011 – the International Arts and Crafts Exhibition has reached its 75th edition and will take place at Fortezza da Basso in Florence from April, 30th to May, 8th 2011. The 75th edition of ART will be subdivided into six thematic areas as u > read more

Rome and Florence celebrate Italian Springtime with Music and Concerts

Published on 2011-04-26 07:59:42

At last, spring has come to Italy! The beautiful season seems to be here now and, with her, the music, which will give rise to vibrations in the largest Italian squares, including Rome and Florence. Yes, because also this year Rome won’t let us dow > read more

The Scientist and Researcher Rita Levi Montalcini celebrates her 102nd Birthday

Published on 2011-04-21 07:02:09

«I want to thank all the people who wanted to send me birthday wishes through the web. As a present I would like to receive more interest and support for research, which in the last years has been considered not so much […]. Italy is very rich in > read more

An Exhibition in Venice for paying homage to the protagonist of the city’s history: Glass

Published on 2011-04-18 05:30:01

There’s still a few days for you to visit the wonderful and striking exhibition in Venice dedicated to the art of glass. Until April, 25th (just in Easter time) it will be possible to visit at Correr Museum in Venice the retrospective called L’A > read more

Florence celebrates Easter Day with the Burst of the Cart

Published on 2011-04-14 10:41:53

This year you can’t miss on Easter day – Sunday 24th April 2011 – the most pyrotechnic and frisky way of celebrating the Resurrection. On April, 24th 2011, “the most traditional tradition” of Florence will come back: the very famous and lon > read more

Here it is how Turin celebrates 150th year of Italian Unity

Published on 2011-04-12 11:18:12

The city of Turin and the Region of Piedmont don’t get left behind and host the celebrations for paying honor to 150th anniversary of Italian Unity, an initiative called “Esperienza Italia” that will take place from March to November 2011. In A > read more

Shopping in Florence? Now it’s easy and cheap: a Guide to all the Factory Outlets in Florence

Published on 2011-04-08 08:22:07

For years and years, Florence has always been one of tourists’ favorite destinations, thanks to its wonderful architecture and culture, renowned art and museums, cookery and charm. But there’s one more thing that shouldn’t be undervalue > read more

International Furniture Exhibition celebrates its 50th edition

Published on 2011-04-07 04:58:14

The Milan event dedicated to design is just around the corner. The International Furniture Exhibition and Fuori Salone come back in Milan and this year celebrate a special event: the 50th anniversary of Salone del Mobile di Milano. Together with the > read more

The young Cinema Competition comes back in Imperia: 6th Video Festival Città d’Imperia

Published on 2011-04-05 05:07:01

Dear big screen’s addicts, even though it’s still very young – but already successful, it has got what it takes, the 6th Video Festival Città d’Imperia comes back in the Ligurian city from April, 12th to 16th 2011. The cinema competition rec > read more

Torino: Darbar, Oriental taste for a music festival

Published on 2011-03-31 03:45:55

The Museum of Oriental Arts (MAO) in Turin often organizes exhibitions in order to show at best the unknown and charming traits of the countries which have always been defined as Oriental. This spring, it will put on display what is difficult to put > read more

Enjoy your Breakfast in front of Florence Cathedral

Published on 2011-03-28 09:07:17

What would be to wake up and take a coffee in front of one of the most attractive monuments in Florence? We of the blog About Italy News Blog decided to discover it and called Giorgio from Residenza Giotto, a B&B that is placed exactly in front o > read more

Pisa Expo, sustainable development

Published on 2011-03-28 07:54:05

The yearly appointment with Expo-Pisa comes back with its commitment for economic recovery and sustainable development in this 23rd edition in collaboration with Aghape, a marketing company dealing with the combination of ethics and cultural diffusio > read more

Senzatomica: an exhibition for the nuclear weapons abolition. In Florence.

Published on 2011-03-25 09:26:52

Senzatomica exhibition represents the Italian stage of an international campaign for nuclear weapons abolition, that promotes the adoption of an International Convention on Nuclear Weapons to be submitted to UN by 2015. Senzatomica will take place in > read more

Chocolate and culture: this is the Italian March

Published on 2011-03-22 05:11:24

Spring has just arrived, temperature is rising and Italy is celebrating its 150 years of Unity. What better way to celebrate than tasting delicious chocolate and having a walk along the feasting streets discovering places ever visited but few kilomet > read more

Italian Unity, the birthday of a Nation

Published on 2011-03-14 06:19:24

We’re nearly arrived to the 150 years of Italian Unity eve and we’re all waiting curiously and quite impatiently for the celebrations in Italian cities to come. Lots of exhibitions, events, lessons and many kinds of initiatives are alread > read more

Wine and Food in Florence with Taste 6, the Fair presenting the typical Italian products

Published on 2011-03-10 04:47:54

Florence celebrates Italian cookery and flavor with the brand new edition of “Taste. In viaggio con le diversità del gusto” (Taste. Traveling with taste diversities), the wine and food fair at Stazione Leopolda, the salon of taste and ne > read more

Your Hotel in Milan is just a click away. Find your ideal accommodation with About Milan.com

Published on 2011-03-09 07:38:16

About Milan now has a new look. Yes, the original, practical tourist guide to Milan is just a click away and now has a brand new style. Besides being a rich source of information and useful tips about the history, culture, museums and monuments in Mi > read more

Saint Joseph Fair: La Spezia on party

Published on 2011-03-07 03:48:31

The traditional, yearly festivity involving the whole city of La Spezia is coming back for 3 special days dedicated to joy, good food and dads. Yes, dads, because on March,19th, besides being the fair starting day, it’s also the only day in Ita > read more

Clark Art Institute Collection and MilanoCard: art near at hand

Published on 2011-03-03 04:45:52

On March, 2nd, Sterling and Francine Clark Institute Collection will arrive in Milan, at Palazzo Reale, from America, travelling all around the world. Thanks to a special agreement between city government and the Institute, Milan will have the honor > read more

Find all the Fashion Malls and Outlets in Tuscany with this special Guide to Italian Outlets

Published on 2011-03-01 03:01:47

Tuscany had always been one of the favorite destinations for tourism, thanks to its wonderful landscapes, cities freighted with art, cookery and nature. But there’s one more thing that shouldn’t be forgotten: the importance of made in Ita > read more

The art of furnishing: Furniture Exhibition in Florence

Published on 2011-02-28 10:49:02

Would you like to adjust furnishings for your new home and you don’t have ideas? Are you searching for a special piece of furniture making your living room special? Would you like to give a modern twist to your rooms or simply to change the sof > read more

150th birthday of Unified Italy: Rome, the capital of celebrations

Published on 2011-02-24 04:59:20

The day is coming, fervish preparations are under way in all Italian cities: the 150th anniversary of the Italian Unity is just around the corner. We are talking about the 150th anniversary of Italian country under the unique crown of Vittorio Emanue > read more

Florence, dance passion

Published on 2011-02-21 03:21:34

Coming from the great success of previous editions, returns this year crispier than ever DanzaInFiera, the fair involving all kind of dance, from classical ballet to hip hop moves, from Latin-American to contemporary dance. Florence, once again, offe > read more

Venice Carnival 2011 is coming back

Published on 2011-02-17 03:31:57

After the preview, a week later starts the logn awaited Carnival in Serenissima. A very packed schedule waits for the whole city and its visitors, a festive and coloured flooding, full of XIX century costumes and traditions taking your breath away. A > read more

LATEST INCREDIBLE NEWS: according to Google, Berlusconi has never lost Elections… just like Bush and Sarkozy!

Published on 2011-02-16 09:01:12

Probably it was due to an oversight. Yesterday, a friend of mine (a famous Italian writer) pointed me out a bizarre fact on Google Translate. Win some, lose some: in the true sense of the word… There are several kinds of mistakes, but this one seem > read more

It’s time to say hello to 2011: Welcome Brunello!

Published on 2011-02-14 04:35:15

The wine experts and fans’ yearly meeting is back! Montalcino invites everyone, especially professionals in wine and food sectors, in Siena’s lands to celebrate the marketing of the new, world-famous red wine, the Brunello of Montalcino. Become f > read more

Art in Genoa is the rule: 7th edition of ArteGenova

Published on 2011-02-10 04:47:41

Once again, Genoa opens the doors to art by hosting the 7th edition of the famous Exhibition-Market ArteGenova. The exhibition’s venue will be even this year the trade fair show located in Piazzale Kennedy and the event confirms itself as a must fo > read more

A double-faced Milan: Tattoo Convention and Milan Women Fashion Week

Published on 2011-02-07 05:04:11

In February, Milan turns into an international pole of attraction hosting once again two long-expected events that will surely fill up the city with famous faces and visitors from all over the world. The Milan Tattoo Convention gathers every year hun > read more

Carnival of Viareggio: Burlamacco invites you all to the party!

Published on 2011-02-03 08:26:08

The new Viareggio Carnival edition is just around the corner: the Versilia’s city is getting ready to welcome again thousands of visitors coming from all around the world to marvel at the famous ornamental floats that will parade along seafront str > read more

Red Garter, Enjoy the oldest American Bar in Florence for your coolest Nights

Published on 2011-02-01 09:55:40

When the sun goes down and lights start to enlighten Lungarno (the roads along Arno’s banks) and the city center’s arrow streets, Florence takes a new face. The city known all over the world for its culture closes its museums, libraries and h > read more

Florence February Fever: Trend and Chocolate

Published on 2011-01-31 03:27:24

The city of Florence in winter time, the city of Florence waiting to be visited, the city of Florence dedicating space to suiting everyone’s fancy. Events, despite their young age, that entered Florence winter tradition and that kids and adults > read more

Venice, the Carnival take a run up ready to spread its wings

Published on 2011-01-27 05:24:21

The 150th anniversary of Italian Unity worths special appointments: so, while all the main Italian cities prepare their own contribution to this event to make March an unforgettable month, Venice Carnival second-guess everyone for a week. On the occa > read more

Outlets in Italy, the brand-new Website about all the Outlets in Italy. Find your favorite Italian Brands Here!

Published on 2011-01-26 04:20:03

The new and original website “Outlets in Italy” is now online. As the name already indicates, the website offers many useful information and tips about all the outlets in Italy. This website gives users the opportunity to search for their favorit > read more

Sanremo, Ariston’s lights get ready to shine: 61st Italian Song Festival

Published on 2011-01-25 09:23:44

Preparatives for the next edition of Sanremo Festival dedicated to Italian songs are already twitching for months. The much-talked-about hosts’ cast will be leaded by the singer Gianni Morandi (one of the most famous voices in Italy since 1964) > read more

Vincent Van Gogh comes back in Rome: out-of-time Countryside – Modern City

Published on 2011-01-20 09:43:07

After 22 years, the art genius Vincent Van Gogh comes back in Rome with an exhibition at Complesso Vittoriano with more than 60 artworks, besides the ones made by the masters who inspired and guided the Dutch painter to the development of his techniq > read more

Genoa Biennial: Mediterraneo. From Courbet to Monet and Matisse

Published on 2011-01-17 04:39:46

Mediterranean Sea Biennial gave to the city of Genoa a great range of cultural events attracting thousand of visitors. Within this initiative aspirating to become a recurring event over the years, the art exhibition “Mediterraneo. Da Courbet a > read more

Pisa, Palazzo Blu: Mediterranean myths through Joan Mirò’s eyes

Published on 2011-01-13 05:18:42

The city of Pisa, after the great success of Chagall dedicated exhibition, came to host one of the 20th century illustrious names at Blu: Palazzo d’Arte e Cultura (Blu: Art and Culture Palace) with Joan Mirò works’ exposition until Janua > read more

Published on 2011-01-10 04:43:03

Once again, this year haute couture comes back to flow through Florence‘s streets starting from the very beginning of the new year, and immediately the whole city is in ferment. On January,11th, the 79th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo will star > read more

The Kiss by Hayez on display in Italy: Trieste, Genoa, Palermo, Turin, Florence and Rome

Published on 2011-01-03 11:56:59

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Italian Unity, The Kiss, the masterpiece by the Italian artist Francesco Hayez that since1861 made generations dream with its charming and romantic gesture of love, will be put on display in Italy. A m > read more