Siracusa è una città italiana molto famosa che si trova in Sicilia. Ci sono molte cose da vedere lì come i siti archeologici, grotte spettacolari, il museo archeologico, un grande castello e, ovviamente, la fonte di Aretusa. Siracusa is a very famous Italian city located in Sicily. There are many things to see there like …
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Christmas customs in Italy (Part 2)
Italy every region has its own traditions, especially at Christmas. However, some of these traditions are generally the same in the whole country. So, let’s see the most common Christmas customs in Italy. Christmas Eve Christmas eve is an important day in the whole country. However, traditions change a little bit depending on the region. …
Italian Christmas customs (Part 1)
Christmas is approaching fast. So, this year I’ve decided to talk about Italian Christmas customs. Of course, some traditions are different from family to family but I think that many of the points I’m going to touch today are so general that are spread all over Italy. Nativity scene As you know, the majority of …
The legend of the Verona arena
L’Arena di Verona è uno dei più famosi antichi anfiteatri in Italia. E’ stata costruita nel 30 AC ed è utilizzata per concerti e opere. The Verona Arena is one of the most famous ancient Roman amphitheaters in Italy. It was built in 30 AD and is used for opera performances and concerts. Però, pochissime …
Hidden gems in Florence
Firenze è una delle città italiane più belle e conosciute. Però, come ogni città italiana, anche Firenze nasconde delle vere e proprie gemme. Florence is one of the most beautiful and known Italian cities. However, as every Italian city also Florence has its share of hidden gems. Scopriamo una di queste gemme nascoste: La statua …
Carlina, the Italian ghost in the Milan Cathedral
Il Duomo di Milano è piuttosto famoso ma quanti di voi sanno che c’è un fantasma che lo infesta? The Cathedral of Milan is quite famous but how many of you know that there’s a ghost haunting it? E’ una delle tante leggende milanesi e parla del fantasma di Carlina. This is one of the …
Italian churches built in weird places
In Italia ci sono alcuni edifici che sono stati costruiti in posti strani e includono chiese, santuari e templi. In Italy there are some buildings that were built in weird places and they include churches, sanctuaries and temples. Perciò, oggi vorrei parlare di un tempio italiano costruito in uno di questi posti strani: il Tempio …
Italian churches built in the rock
As you surely know, in Italy there are many churches with an incredible history and architecture. However, did you know that there are also some churches that are built in the rock? Today I’d like to talk about some of these churches that can visit while you’re in Italy. Eremo di San Colombano Eremo di …
Things that contribute to make Italy special
Italy is known for its incredible historical and cultural heritage, however there might still be one thing or two you don’t know about this wonderful country.So, today I’d like to make a small list of some of the things that contribute to make Italy special. Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy How can a pharmacy contribute to …
Three stunning mountain huts in Italy
If you come to Italy and you love the mountains, you’ll soon realize that we have a lot of mountain huts – rifugi. Mountain huts aren’t only a place where you can rest after a long – or short – walk but they are also places where you can meet new people – the atmosphere …
