In the heart of Dolomiti, near Brunico, lies San Vigilio, a beautiful town where you can spend your holidays during winter, or during summer,too. This old romanic settlement today is one of the best destinations for skiing of the whole Dolomiti area. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are looking for a place in Italy where you can combine a beautiful sea and unspoiled nature with a full calendar of cultural events and activities, Liguria might be right for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Among the many music festivals that take place every summer around the world, Sound Res in Puglia region in Italy is definitely a different and fascinating event. Maybe it is the occasion to discover this land’s traditions starting from a different point.

The reasons are essentially two: this is an initiative that brings the musicians to work closely one with each other, famous and youngsters, experimenting and composing. The concerts, open to the public, are held in great locations, where history and magic bring to light hidden corners of Salento.

This territory, located in the South-East of Italy, the heel, has a long history: Messapians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Swabians and Turks had conquered and occupied it. Ancient musical traditions coexist one with each other, in a land where the pace is the inner heart of every living thing.

Here you will find land and sea, fantastic seafood and delicious wines, warm traditions and perhaps the best seaside that Italy has to offer along with Sardinia.

The seventh edition of the residency program for contemporary music invented by David Cossin (who pkays percussions with Sting), Alessandra Pomarico and Luigi Negro will take place in July (6 to 13) with Patrick Watson, a young and talentous Canadian musician, composer, pianist and extraordinary vocalist. Critics have said that “he has one of the most intelligent vision of the pop culture after that of Jeff Buckley”.

He will have also an extraordinary band, the Wooden Arms, with local and international guests, including Cesare Dell’Anna (trumpet) and Mauro Tre (piano), Melanie Belair (violin), dutch guitarist Jeroen Kimman and visual artist Luigi Presicce. This group will organize workshop with local talents, creating a real summer school.

Main appointments are on July 9, Sound Res for kids, on 10-11 July workshops for musicians, singers, composers and on July 13 the main show in Monterooni (Le).

Image Flickr creative commons license courtesy by: Paolo Margari

Pasta Trend is the first event worldwide completely dedicated to pasta and sauces. According to nutritionist and researcher Professor Calabrese pasta produces the hormone of good mood and it’s the first step to prevent depression crisis. Pasta is the central product in Mediterranean diet, meeting all needs of a healthy, balanced and varied alimentation that combines nutrition and health. Read the rest of this entry »

From Thursday 13rd to Sunday 16th, May 2010, the Royal College of Lucca will give hospitality to the second edition of Lucca Elegance, exhibition and  marketplace for art, antiques and high decoration. Read the rest of this entry »

In March 2010, from 13th to 15th, Marche Region will host a historic event: all the five provinces will get together for Tipicità, a show that exhibits the best products made in Marche. Read the rest of this entry »

Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, rich in history and monuments is visited annually by millions of tourists interested in learning more works of art museums and beautiful that it offers. Read the rest of this entry »

Siena might be considered a bull’s eye where wedges of Tuscany come to meet. From the Torre del Mangia in Piazza del Campo that rises above Siena’s rooftops, you may take in a 360° view over the province, with its rolling woodlands, cultivated fields and tiny towns. Read the rest of this entry »

As you may know the 8th of March is the International Women’s Day, called Festa della Donna in Italy. In Roman times March 8 was a sacred day to celebrate Ariadne, a sort of prototype of Mediterranean women. Read the rest of this entry »

Puccini Festival takes place since 1954 in Torre del Lago, the place where the musical composer Giacomo Puccini spent most of his life. Read the rest of this entry »

SuperWhites is a well established event in Rome dedicated to the great white wines of Friuli Region. The new edition will take place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February.

Friuli white wines are one of most famous whites in the world, appreciated by Romans too. The event is organized by Slow Food, the italian worldwide organization dedicated to good, clean and equal food. Read the rest of this entry »

Lake Garda is one of the best in Italy for a holiday, its characteristics make it a very popular destination for foreign visitors. Until the spring, many visitors come to Lake Garda for its natural resources very beautiful, for its mild climate and the fun here is possible in many different ways.

The presence of many lakeside amusement park is one of the major attractions in every season, Gardaland is the best-known park in the world, as well as other parks Canevaworld, Jungle Adventures, Movieland, are much visited by tourists each year.

A citation should be done separately for good food that can be found on the lake, many local products are in fact used for cooking and very tasty recipes can be tasted in restaurants. The most beautiful places to visit are Peschiera del Garda, Lazise, Brenzone, Salò, Sirmione, Bardolino, and many more waiting to be discovered for their unique characteristics and their breathtaking views.

Lake Garda you can find many ways to stay at the hotel very attractive in every category, there are also very good residences and apartments for vacation with his family. They are very fashionable hotels near Gardaland, very suitable for a holiday with the kids and family.

Many foreign tourists, fell in love with these places and have bought houses on the lake, many have even come to live permanently on Lake Garda.

Image Flickr Creative Commons License, courtesy by egonwegh

One of the most famous summer festivals in Italy is The Festival dei due Mondi (Festival of two Worlds) in Spoleto, a small city in Umbria region near Perugia. Spoleto is a fantastic place surrounded by the greenest valleys of Italy. Read the rest of this entry »

The Carnival of Viareggio is a great event that lasts a month in this beautiful city near Lucca and Pisa. Read the rest of this entry »

Ivrea is a nice city in the Piemonte Region, in the northern part of Italy, close to France. Founded by Romans Ivrea is nowadays well-remembered in Italy because it has developed during the 20th century an important industry called Olivetti. Read the rest of this entry »

The new edition of Cioccolentino, that is to be hold in Terni (Umbria Region – Italy) from 11 to 14 February has got one claim: Col Cuore in Gola, that means with heart close to the throat. Read the rest of this entry »

The Lake Garda is one of the most beautiful resorts situated in the north of the Italian peninsula, this lake is famous for its temperate climate and all the attractions it offers to its visitors. Read the rest of this entry »

Each year Legambiente, an italian association devoted to the protection of natural resources, along with Ambiente Italia - Environment Research Institute in Italy and the editorial assistance of Il Sole 24 Ore (economic newspaper), report statistics on environmental quality of the 103 provincial capitals in Italy, Read the rest of this entry »

From December 4th to 23 there will be in Bolzano a meeting point for lovers of handmade gift ideas: the bazaar organized by the Center for Human Relations. it proposes the production and sale of embroidered textiles, works on silk, jewelry, works Ceramic and glass and much more. Open from 10 am to 7pm. Read the rest of this entry »

At the Christmas Market in Bolzano the scents of mulled wine and cakes mix with the sounds of Christmas music in a concert like no other. Read the rest of this entry »