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Stendhal or Florence syndrome
by Maria Stella
Marie-Henri Beyle, known as Stendhal, was born today in Grenoble. The Stendhal syndrome, or the Florence syndrome, takes its name from him. Have you ever felt uncomfortable and harmful seeing an admirable work of art? While this may not have happened to you, it may have occurred to another art lover.
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Valentino Garavani, the Legendary Name of Fashion, Has Passed Away
Valentino Garavani, the Legendary Name
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VENUS: The New Exhibition on Valentino Garavani
VENUS: The New Exhibition on
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The black swans of venice
Beautifil Italy – City segrets
by Natalie Marino
The black gondolas have continued for centuries to be the characteristic symbol of Venice, the city of the Serenissima. People and systems change, but they keep dancing across the channel. Did you know that horses and chariots once ruled over Venice? And the gondolas? How and why did it appear? And why are their colours black? Let’s explore together …
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Why is Venice called the Serenissima?
by Isabella Laiden
Venice is known as “La Serenissima” thanks to its full epithet, “La Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia.” This honorific title underlines Venice’s long history as one of the Mediterranean’s most powerful and influential maritime republics.
Stendhal or Florence syndrome
by Maria Stella
Marie-Henri Beyle, known as Stendhal, was born today in Grenoble. The Stendhal syndrome, or the Florence syndrome, takes its name from him. Have you ever felt uncomfortable and harmful seeing an admirable work of art? While this may not have happened to you, it may have occurred to another art lover.
Valentino Garavani, the Legendary Name of Fashion, Has Passed Away
Valentino Garavani, the Legendary Name of Fashion, Has Passed Away Valentino Garavani, one of the most influential designers in the fashion world, passed away on January 19 in Rome.…
VENUS: The New Exhibition on Valentino Garavani
VENUS: The New Exhibition on Valentino Garavani In Rome, a door opens onto a feminine universe. Crossing this threshold, visitors encounter identities ranging from goddess to modern woman. An…
The black swans of venice
Beautifil Italy – City segrets
by Natalie Marino
The black gondolas have continued for centuries to be the characteristic symbol of Venice, the city of the Serenissima. People and systems change, but they keep dancing across the channel. Did you know that horses and chariots once ruled over Venice? And the gondolas? How and why did it appear? And why are their colours black? Let’s explore together …
Why is Venice called the Serenissima?
by Isabella Laiden
Venice is known as “La Serenissima” thanks to its full epithet, “La Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia.” This honorific title underlines Venice’s long history as one of the Mediterranean’s most powerful and influential maritime republics.
The Theme of the 2026 Venice Carnival: Olympics – The Origins of Play
The Theme of the 2026 Venice Carnival: Olympics , The Origins of Play The Venice Carnival has announced its theme for 2026 as “Olympics – The Origins of Play”,…
Pandoro Gate: Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Aggravated Fraud Charges
Pandoro Gate: Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Aggravated Fraud Charges Chiara Ferragni has been acquitted of aggravated fraud charges in the case known as the Pandoro Gate, bringing the proceedings…
Prince: You killed us again! We are in mourning…
Prince: You killed us again! We are in mourning… Humans, like us, who use the world for a limited time and then get involved with nature, love to celebrate.…
Marco Polo: the “traveller” who left an indelible mark on the world
City lights: Marco Polo
by Adalia Bernicia
Marco Polo was the Venetian explorer who left us precious testimonies regarding the territories of the East before the discovery of America and the subsequent era of great explorations.
Tricolore Festival, the Italian flag turns 229 years old
Tricolore Festival, the Italian flag turns 229 years old The Italian flag has been in force since January 1, 1948, but its history is much older. It has been…
Befanini sweet biscuits
Befanini are typical Epiphany desserts, tasty and cute to look at, to be prepared quickly and perfect for the Epiphany stocking.
Epiphany and La Befana
Being Italian: Epiphany and La Befana
We Italians take advantage of every opportunity to increase our time with family and friends… One of these is the feast of the Epiphany and La Befana.

