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Domus de Janas, Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju By Christian Pinatel de Salvator - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62817243

What are the Domus de Janas?

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Italy seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for the Domus de Janas, many are asking: what exactly are these mysterious prehistoric tombs, carved into the Sardinian rock thousands of years ago?

vasari corridor with roman busts Image credit. Uffizi Galleries

Roman busts restore interest to Vasari Corridor

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Vasari Corridor has regained its artistic spirit with the addition of several Roman busts from the Uffizi Gallery. This brings new life to the historic walkway which has been empty since it reopened last year.

Arancini Photo by Anna Guerrero: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-ceramic-saucer-1765012/

The Food of Italy – Sicily and Arancini

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Sicily, arancini are more than just a popular street food, they are a symbol of regional identity. These deep-fried balls or cones of rice, golden and crisp on the outside, are filled with ragù, mozzarella, and peas, although variations abound across the island.

museum of rescued art. Credit: National Museums

Museum of Rescued Art reopens in Rome

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Museo dell’Arte Salvata (Museum of Rescued Art) reopens displaying archaeological treasures looted from Italian soil and later recovered from abroad. The museum, based in the Octagonal Hall at the Baths of Diocletian, reopened on Thursday after closing shortly following its 2022 launch.

The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Group shot

5 Italian eateries make 2025 World’s 50 Best Restaurants List

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the 2025 edition of the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Italy has five restaurants earning spots among the globe’s top dining destinations.

Ancient Roman head unearthed at Trajan’s Forum

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists in Rome have uncovered a colossal Roman head buried for centuries beneath Trajan’s Forum, Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced on Saturday.

Sculpture Arnaldo Pomodoro dies

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Renowned Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro has died at the age of 98, a day before his 99th birthday. He passed away in Milan on Sunday, 22 June.

Tourists break Van Gogh's chair in museum. Palazzo Maffei museum/ESN via AFP

Museum searches for tourists who damage art

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A museum has issued a manhunt for two clumsy middle-aged tourists who nearly destroyed a delicate work of art while posing for photos.

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Castles of Cannero to reopen on Lake Maggiore

June 15, 2025June 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One of Lake Maggiore’s most captivating historic landmarks is set to reopen after decades of closure. On 28 June, the Castles of Cannero, located on two rocky islets off Cannobio in Piedmont, will officially welcome the public again.

Area of Pompeii affected by earthquake swarm

Partial collapse in Pompeii following Campi Flegrei quake

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A partial collapse occurred at the Pompeii archaeological site on 5 June, following a series of small earthquakes in the Campi Flegrei area. The tremors, which reached a maximum magnitude of 3.2, were strongly felt in Naples and surrounding areas.