A walk in the Ancient Rome – RomaFun
Posted on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
The 2010 edition of Rome’s Marathon — Maratona di Roma — is taking place on Sunday, March 21.
It is not only a day for athletes running the 42.5 km marathon.
The Maratona di Roma also features the non-competitive 4 km race, the RomaFun – “La Stracittadina”.
More than a race, it is a leisurely walk [...]
Taste: Learning the Secrets of Italian Food and Wine Culture in Florence
Posted on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Pitti Immagine is sponsoring the fifth edition of “Taste“, the Florence’s fair dedicated to excellence in Italian food as well as the biological diversities of foods in the global age.
Taste has become a regular salon of Italian taste, a meeting place for all the top Italian and international members of the high end gastronomic [...]
continue readingCaravaggio’s Exhibition in Rome
Posted on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio’s death, Rome’s Scuderie del Quirinale is hosting an exhibition including many of the great artist’s most representative works.
Among the great pieces are being displayed: the Bacchus from Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, the David With the Head of Goliath from the Borghese Gallery in Rome, the Musicians from the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the [...]
continue readingCioccolaTÒ: Tasting Chocolate in the Historic Cafes of Turin
Posted on Thursday, February 18th, 2010
The annual chocolate festival of Turin, “CioccolaTÒ“, will be held from February 22 until March 3, 2010.
Chocolate tasting as well as a number of cultural events and initiatives based on the theme of cocoa are to take place in the historic piazza Vittorio Veneto.
The Turin’s historic cafes host many of the events scheduled at [...]
Carnival Festivals in Tuscany
Posted on Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Those who are visiting Tuscany in February are likely to find Carnival festivals, float parades or masquerade balls, in any small town.
However we give advice about the arguably three most important Carnival festivals held in Tuscany. (See guide to major Carnival festivals in Italy)
- Foiano Carnival
One of the oldest Carnival festivals in Italy, Foiano Carnival [...]
Venice Carnival Video: Angel Flight
Posted on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
“Il Volo dell’Angelo” — “The Flight of the Angel” — is the event kicking off the Carnival celebrations in Venice.
Below’s a video of The Flight of the Angel that opened Carnival of Venice 2010.
Where To Spend Valentine’s Day in Italy: Verona
Posted on Monday, February 8th, 2010
“Verona in Love” offers you a week-end filled with Valentine and romance events in the city of Romeo and Juliet.
Theatrical interpretations of Romeo and Juliet, concerts, shows and many more events based on the theme of love are being scheduled at “Verona in Love”.
The “Dear Juliet” award (award of the most beautiful and romantic love letters [...]
Tasting Artisan Chocolate in Florence
Posted on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Chocolate lovers who are visiting Florence early February have a chance to enjoy chocolate tastings while visiting the historic Piazza Santa Croce.
The annual Florence’s Artisan Chocolate Fair, held every year in Piazza Santa Croce, features top chocolatiers displaying the art of chocolate making.
The programme is featuring tasting and sampling and many chocolate-themed events.
It is [...]
The Luxury of Simplicity – Latest Food Trends at “Identità Golose” in Milan
Posted on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
“Identità Golose” is a three-day food event held in Milan from Jan 31 through Feb 2, 2010. It is a premier event for those who would like to know more about the latest food trends.
“The Luxury of Simplicity” is the theme for 2010 edition of Identità Golose.
It is focusing on how to promote creativity [...]
Things To Do While Vacationing on Dolomites
Posted on Monday, January 18th, 2010
One of the events vacationers staying in Dolomites’ resorts can enjoy in January is the “Marcialonga di Fiemme e Fassa“.
It is a popular cross-country ski race taking place the last Sunday of January over two distances, 45 km (Marcialonga light Moena – Predazzo) and 70 km (Marcialonga Moena – Cavalese).
The complete program of Marcialonga [...]
