Parma Hosts the Verdi Festival
Posted on Monday, September 26th, 2011
With the Verdi Festival, the city of Parma celebrates its most famous citizen, Giuseppe Verdi.
The festival, that runs throughout October, features operas and concerts held at the Teatro Regio in Parma, at the Teatro Luciano Pavarotti in Modena and smaller venues located in the surroundings.
In order to find out more about the program of [...]
Artistic Handmade Jewelry Exhibition in Milan – Masters of the Jewel
Posted on Monday, September 19th, 2011
The best of Italian handmade jewelry is on display at the Milan’s historical Palazzina Liberty from October 7 until October 10.
“Maestri del Gioiello” — Masters of the Jewel — is an exhibition of handmade jewelry featuring jewels of art only, truly handmade by true goldsmith craftsmen and artists.
The exhibitors are selected based on their craftsmanship [...]
continue readingAdvice for High-end Shopping in Milan: Coin Excelsior Luxury Store
Posted on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
High-end shoppers who are visiting Milan will appreciate the new Coin Excelsior mega-store. Located in Galleria del Corso, the heart of the city center, Coin Excelsior brings together high-end fashion, food and design.politico.com reported.
The 7-storey mega-store provides the best of the well known brand items as well as the rising ones. Here is a quick [...]
continue readingPompeii Tour at Night: “Pompeii’s Moons”
Posted on Friday, August 5th, 2011
A moonlight guided tour of Pompeii — “Pompeii’s Moons” — brings to life how this partially buried Roman town-city looked and felt during previous times of the catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius that destroyed it in the year AD 79.
Pompeii’s Moons — in Italian: “Le Lune di Pompei” — is a tour offering the chance to experience a very exciting historical [...]
Cultural Events in Tuscany in Summer: Cortona Hosts Tuscan Sun Festival
Posted on Thursday, July 28th, 2011
The hill-top town of Cortona, in Tuscany, hosts the annual Tuscan Sun Festival from July 30 through August 7.
Tuscan Sun Festival is one of major cultural events in Europe.
It features classical music, art exhibitions and many other art events drawing some of the world’s finest musicians, authors, artists, critics, and historians.
Also, with the festival [...]
Battle of the Flowers in Ventimiglia – Ligurian West Coast
Posted on Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Ventimiglia, resort located on the Ligurian West Coast, in the surroundings of San Remo, hosts the “Battle of the Flowers“, the third week-end of June.
Below is a video of the event displaying locals throwing flowers everywhere and competing in constructing intricate displays for the colourful parade.
When: third week-end of June (Annual)
Where: Ventimiglia – Ligurian West [...]
Things To Do in Florence: Night Run – Nocturnal San Giovanni
Posted on Monday, June 13th, 2011
The “Notturna di San Giovanni” — “Nocturnal San Giovanni” — is an annual 10 km run taking place at night through the historic streets of Florence in June — the 2011 edition is scheduled on June18.
The race starts at 9.00PM in Piazza Duomo; finishing point is in the splendid scenery of Piazza S. Giovanni on [...]
continue readingThe Best Time To Visit Capri, Ischia and Procida – Islands of Naples Festival
Posted on Monday, May 23rd, 2011
The spectacular Neapolitan islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida will be hosting “Islands of Naples sea of wonders” festival from May 23 to 29. A festival dedicated to exploring the dual theme of theatre and food & wine.
Visitors will enjoy a week of theatrical performances and the chance to taste fabulous dishes created by restaurants [...]
continue readingIce Cream Tastings in Florence – Firenze Gelato Festival
Posted on Saturday, May 14th, 2011
Enthusiasts of Italian “Gelato” are gathering in Florence the last week of May to attend a major ice cream festival.
The “Firenze Gelato Festival” is an event entirely devoted to the Italian ice cream taking place from May 25 to 29, 2011 in Florence.
Ice cream makers from all over Italy as well as the ice [...]
Easter in Florence: Video of Colombina and Explosion of the Cart
Posted on Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Florence’s residents are used to start Easter day attending the ritual of “Sacred Colombina” and “Explosion of the Cart”.
The Colombina is a dove-shaped rocket flying out of the Duomo during the Easter Mass and igniting a huge wooden cart-structure — the Carro — in Piazza del Duomo square.
After setting fire to the huge array of [...]
