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The Food of Italy: Milan – Cotoletta alla Milanese

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ItalyNewsOnline series on the delights of Italian cuisine heads to the capital of Lombardy, Milan. This is the birthplace of Cotoletta alla Milanese.

Ativists glue themselves to Laocoön and His Sons statue

Activists glue themselves to Vatican statue

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Activists glue themselves to one of the Vatican Museum’s most famous statues. Italy’s Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) climate crisis action group want to highlight the lack of political will to addess climate issues.

Boboli Gardens to undergo major renovation. Crédito editorial: Bobica10 / Shutterstock.com

Boboli Gardens in Italy’s Florence set to be restored

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Uffizi Galleries announced a major restoration of the Boboli Gardens in Florence. The historic Kaffeehaus has already received attention and is due for reopening in October.

Italy starts proceedings against Slovenia over balsamic vinegar

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government says Slovenian plans to ‘standardise’ use of name threatens traditional balsamic vinegar producers in Modena.

On this day in History: Construction of Leaning Tower of Pisa Commences

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 9th August 1173, work began on the construction of a freestanding bell tower for the Cathedral in Pisa. The famous lean started during the building process.

Italy’s Other Leaning Towers

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is home to more towers with a tilt than just the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Italy News Online looks at Italy’s other leaning towers.

New Pompeii Discovery: Middle-class home unearthed

August 6, 2022August 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An excavation at the back of the ‘enchanted garden’ uncovers a middle-class home with a cupboard unopened for 2,000 years. The latest Pompeii discovery reveals more about daily life in the ancient city.

Roman baths at San Casiano dei bagni reveal treasures

San Casciano Roman baths in Siena reveal sacred treasure

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ancient site of Roman baths at San Casciano dei Bagni, a small hamlet in Siena, has revealed yet more treasures. The lead archaeologist calls it “a site without equal”.

Venice Film Festival 2022

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has five films in the running for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival 2022. American director Noah Baumbach’s White Noise will open the 79th version of the event.