• 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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    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.

    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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    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.

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    Befanini sweet biscuits

    Befanini are typical Epiphany desserts, tasty and cute to look at, to be prepared quickly and perfect for the Epiphany stocking.

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    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.

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