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Bid for Italian cuisine to join UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government is putting Italian cuisine forward as this year’s candidate to join the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.

Pantheon in Rome. Imagen de G-tech en Pixabay

Pantheon to start charging entrance fee

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tourists visiting the Pantheon in Rome will soon be charged a €5 entry fee. Proceeds from the new entry fee will be split between the culture ministry and Rome diocese.

International Women’s Day 2023

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For International Women’s Day 2023, we look at thirteen Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.

Palace of Caserta designed by architevt Luigi Vanvitelli. Imagen de Olivier en Pixabay

Caserta Palace opens Vanvitelli Halls

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luigi Vanvitelli was the architect of the Royal Palace of Caserta. To celebrate the 250th year of his death, the palace is opening a hall to honour him.

Save the date: 31st edition of the FAI Spring Days

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 25th and 26th March, the FAI Spring Days event returns for its 31st edition. Over the weekend, over 750 sites in 400 cities which are normally inaccessible will be open to visitors.

Mission: Impossible filming in Puglia

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to witnesses, Tom Cruise is shooting flight scenes for Mission: Impossible 8 in Puglia. The actor was seen boarding a helicopter in Bari for an unknown destination today.

Institue for Wine, Diet and Health promotes mediterranean diet pictured. red wine, fruits, veg, on picnic table

Institute for Wine, Diet and Health introduced in Italy

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new research institute for Wine, Diet and Health (Istituto per la Ricerca su Vino, Alimentazione e Salute) was presented in Rome today.

Sanremo Song Festival ends on a high note

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sanremo Song Festival ended on a high note early Sunday morning despite political rows. Some members of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s rightwing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party called for the decapitation or privatisation of State broadcaster Rai because of a perceived leftwing bias.

Milan opera house has launched La Scala TV

La Scala TV launched

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Last week, the La Scala Opera House in Milan started its own TV channel. Viewers can watch live or on demand shows.

Ancient symbol of Rome found on golden glass

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Excavation work for the Metro C underground line has revealed an artefact from Ancient Rome. On a piece of golden glass is the ancient symbol of Rome.