The uniqueness of Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro in Lucca is given by its singular elliptical shape. Also, by the frame of medieval houses that embrace it. They cover the entire…
The Italian Language This post is about the Italian language, including suggestions and ideas for understanding and speaking it. When we first visited Italy back in 2010, it was…
Padua (Padova in Italian) is one of the largest and most beautiful cities in northern Italy. The picturesque city is full of piazzas, old bridges, canals, and rivers, and the famous University of…
The Ponte Vecchio The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is found in Florence, Italy, and spans over the narrowest point of the Arno River. The bridge is made of wood…
Rigoletto was amazingly popular from its premiere in 1851, reaching London by 1853 and New York by 1855. Not much has changed over 150 years – this was the 9th most…
What do Italians Never do? Ahh, mamma mia… Italians never do certain things – some of it is because of tradition, while other things have to do with superstitions.…
Gelato | Warning: Not All Are The Same There are hundreds of places for gelato in Italy. Literally, hundreds. But are all places the same for that yummy cold…
Discover Milan Milan is a major metropolis in northern Italy’s Lombardy region. It is well-known as the global capital of design and fashion and for its high-end restaurants and…
