Taormina, one of the pearls of Italy: “From fairy tale to reality…”
Hidden in Sicily since ancient Roman and Ancient Greek times, Taormina is one of Italy’s pearls, “representing beauty, resistance, rebirth and strength.”
Taormina Film Fest 2026
Taormina Film Fest 2026 One of Italy’s most prestigious film events, the Taormina Film Fest, returns for its 72nd edition from June 10 to 14, 2026. The festival will…
A Journey into Rome’s Golden Age: “Bernini and the Barberini” at Palazzo Barberini
A Journey into Rome’s Golden Age: “Bernini and the Barberini” at Palazzo Barberini Rome has long been one of the world’s great artistic capitals. Among the leading figures of…
June 2, the birthday of our Republic! 80
June 2, the Italians abolished the monarchy and elected a constitutional republican regime… On June 2, 2024, the Italian Republic turns 78.
How Ferrari’s prancing horse was born
The Ferrari logo, the splendid prancing horse, was present on Francesco Baracca’s plane. The aviator’s mother gave it to Enzo Ferrari in 1923.
Ferrari unveils Luce to public in Rome tomarrow
Ferrari unveils Luce to public in Rome tomarrow by Alessandro Romano Ferrari will unveil its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, to the public tomorrow (Saturday, May 30) at…
Rain of Roses at the Pantheon
One of Rome’s most spectacular traditions will take place this Sunday: rose petals raining through the oculus of the Pantheon.
Pentecost celebrated with the ancient rite. About six thousand red roses were dropped inside the Pantheon
Eurovision 2026: Did the Song Win, or Europe’s Mood?
Eurovision 2026: Did the Song Win, or Europe’s Mood? by Ayfer Selamoğlu “Bangaranga,” performed by Bulgaria’s representative Dara, won Eurovision 2026. However, the song stood out not only as…
La Fenice: Today is its birthday: 233 candles!
On May 16, 1792, after a couple of years of work and one of projects, we were born in Venice, inextricably linked to our myth
The fate of the Gran Teatro La Fenice, one of the jewel buildings of Venice, is similar to the mythical Phoenix bird, from which it takes its name. On 13December 1836 a fire destroyed the teatro la fenice in Venice, which was rebuilt on the model of the original built in 1790. The theater suffered another fire in 1996. La Fenice theatre was destroyed by arson on 29 January 1996. The theater was then rebuilt…
A French bride and Venus Victrix in Rome in 1700
We are faced with one of the most controversial works of history. Some talked about Pauline Borghese’s nudity, and some spoke about Antonio Canova’s extraordinary realistic touches, especially his ability to make one feel the softness and shine of living skin. However, a careful reading of the details of the sculpture suggests the union of two of the most powerful families in Europe.
Victims of Terror and the Mafia: Aldo Moro and Peppino Impastato
Victims of Terror and the Mafia: Aldo Moro and Peppino Impastato Some dates, some periods, and some names leave deep marks in people’s memories. May 9 is exactly such…
Mother’s Day, the story
Mother’s Day is an anniversary, always celebrated on the second Sunday of May. May is the month that the Catholic religion dedicates to the Madonna, mother of all mothers, but it is also the month of spring and the explosion of flowers to give to mothers.
