Bernini in the spirit of Rome

Bernini, a brilliant architect of the Roman Baroque, died in Rome on November 28, 1680.
Roma and Bernini, two names that integrate with each other. Pope Urban VIII said to Bernini: “You are made for Rome. Rome is also for you …”

Beatrice Cenci: The tragedy of a young noblewoman

Beatrice Cenci: The tragedy of a young noblewoman by Andira Vitale “In this face of Cenci, there is more than I have ever seen in any other human face.” – J.W. Goethe “The face is smooth and beautiful, the gaze incredibly sweer and the eyes very large: they have the shocked air of a person […]

Secrets of the city: Fountain of Shame

Step by step Italy with Vita gazette: its treasures, secrets, legends, and fascinating places. But why is it called the “Square of Shame?” This is undoubtedly the first question that visitors ask.

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 …

The Godfather : Bar Vitelli

by Ayfer Selamoğlu

I am in the fairytale town of Taormina, which is postcard beautiful in Sicily. I want to explore the mountain village, which is among the places where the movie “The Godfather” was shot, which is at the top of my list of “classic films and immortal directors”. For this, I have to go to Savoca (Sicilian: Sàvuca), a medieval town of Mesina. From Taormina, I am participating in the day tour “Il Padrino-The Godfather-Father”.

Colosseum accessible to all with lift!

The installation work on the Colosseum glass lift, which has been going on for about 5 years, has been completed. The lift has been inaugurated to avoid the 100 steps. Those with walking difficulties will have the opportunity to explore one of the 7 wonders of the world more easily, looking at the magnificent panoramic view.

Where you live best in Italy?

According to the annual ranking of the Sole 24 Ore, the most livable province in 2021 is Trieste, followed by Milan and Trento. The capital Rome, on the other hand, took 13th place in the ranking.

Religious bond stretching from ancient Antioch to Taormina

Sicily’s pearl in the sea, the celestial star, Taormina, unexpectedly connects the most important date to the East is 40 AD, marking the arrival of the Bishop of Antioch, San Pancrazio. Let’s focus on the figure of San Pancrazio di Antiochia, because the first bishop of Taormina was truly a “Turk”!