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5 things to know about Easter in Italy

April 8, 2022April 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Easter in Italy is a blend of solemn religious observance and joyful celebration, rooted in centuries-old traditions. From processions and fireworks to symbolic foods, each region adds its unique touch to the festivities. Here are five facts about Easter in Italy.

Procuratie Vecchie in Venice opens to public for first time in 500 years

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice’s ancient government complex, the Procuratie Vecchie (Old Procuracies) in St Mark’s Square, is open to the public for the first time in 500 years.

59 people to stand trial for Genoa bridge collapse

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, an Italian judge ordered 59 people, including former Atlantia CEO Giovanni Castellucci, to stand trial over the collapse of a bridge in Genoa four years ago. 43 people died.

Rome villa with Caravaggio mural fails to sell again

Once again Rome villa with Caravaggio ceiling mural fails to sell

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Casino dell’Aurora, the Rome villa which is home to the world’s only surviving Caravaggio ceiling mural, went up for auction for the second time on Thursday. Once again, there were no bidders.

Remembering the victims of the L’Aquila earthquake

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the early hours of 6th April, a torchlight procession was held to remember the victims of the devastating L’Aquila earthquake, thirteen years ago. 309 people died when the Abruzzo town shook to its core.

Forbes Rich List 2022 - Giovanni Ferrero

Forbes Rich List 2022: Italy’s Richest People

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Forbes Rich List 2022 has been released. Italy has 15 entrants with estimated worth ranging from 36.2 to 3.8 billion dollars.

one of Tripadvisor's Best of the Best cities - Naples tremor felt across Naples 1626 earthquake and tsunami killed around 70,000 in Naples area

3 Italian cities make TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best List

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tripadvisor released their Best of the Best list for city lovers. Three Italian cities are in the top 25 for giving travellers that “bright-lights-big-city kind of vibe”.

Uffizi in Florence is Italy’s most visited museum in 2021

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to rankings published by the art newspaper Giornale dell’Arte, the Uffizi Galleries was the most visited Italian museum in 2021. It beat the Vatican and Colosseum for the first time ever.

Robot dog in Pompeii. Image: Pompeii Archaeological Park

Spot, the robot dog, is new Health & Safety specialist at Pompeii

April 3, 2022April 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A robot dog will be used to identify safety and structural issues at the Pompeii Archaeological Park. The robot will also be delving underground to inspect the tunnels of relic thieves.

On this day in history: Casanova born

April 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The adventurer and author whose name is synonymous with ‘womaniser’ was born on 2nd April 1725. A Venetian, Giacomo Casanova travelled widely and wrote an autobiography Story of my Life.