The Strait of Messina, a narrow waterway separating the Italian peninsula from the island of Sicily, has long been shrouded in mythology and maritime lore. Among the most enduring legends are those of Scylla and Charybdis, two mythological monsters.
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The Calabrian town of Taurianova is the Italian Book Capital for 2024, announced the Culture Ministry.
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Angelina Mango was proclaimed the winner of the 74th Sanremo Song Festival early on Sunday, triumphing with a track called La Noia (boredom).
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From 6th February, visitors to Rome’s Capitoline Museums have the opportunity to marvel at a life-size replica of the Colossus of Constantine.
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President Sergio Mattarella inaugurated Pesaro’s year as Italy’s Capital of Culture on Saturday in a ceremony in the Marche city.
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On this day, 17th January 1739, Giuseppe Bonomi, the visionary Italian architect, was born. Renowned for his exceptional architectural prowess, Bonomi played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of England during the 18th century.
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Today (17th January) is World Pizza Day, a global celebration paying homage to one of Italy’s most iconic and beloved culinary creations – pizza.
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Russell Crowe, Hollywood actor, is set to make a special appearance as a guest in the 2024 instalment of Italy’s prestigious Sanremo Music Festival, as confirmed by organisers today.
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A tourist has returned ‘cursed’ pumice stones, which she attributes to her breast cancer diagnosis, to Pompeii.
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A junior culture minister faces investigation over theft of a painting. The allegations are that a 17th-century painting in his possession was stolen from a castle over a decade ago. Vittorio Sgarbi, a prominent art critic, is also accused of altering the painting to conceal its true origins.
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