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Top 10 Castles in Italy

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Europe abounds with castles, palaces and fortresses. Italy has its fair share with every region boasting at least one of note. Italy News Online picks its top 10 castles in Italy, from Veneto to Sicily.

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.

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”.

Nero's bridge which becomes visible when the river Tiber is very low

‘Nero’s Bridge’ revealed as river Tiber level drops

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Every cloud has a silver lining, as the saying goes. And whilst the severe drought in Italy is a rather large cloud, the lining is that an archaeological treasure – Nero’s bridge – has come to light.

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On this day in history: Death of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley

July 8, 2022July 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley died on 8th July, 1822 while travelling from Livorno in Tuscany to Lerici in Liguria. He was sailing his boat, Don Juan, in in the Gulf of La Spezia.

Verona floor mosaic could have been part of ‘Theodoric the Great’s’ villa

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gas pipe replacement uncovers floor mosaic at Montorio outside Verona. It is believed to be part of a villa owned by Theodoric the Great.

Eau de Cologne creator Johann Maria Farina

On this day in history: Perfumier Johann Maria Farina born

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Johann Maria Farina, the Italian perfumier, was born on 8th December, 1685. He invented the fragrance, Eau de Cologne.

Sponsored by Agostino Chigi - Loggia fresco by Raphael

On this day in History: Agostino Chigi born

November 29, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A major sponsor of artists during the Renaissance, banker Agostino Chigi was born on 29th November, 1466 in Siena.

On this day in history: Giuseppe Volpi born in Venice

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Businessman and politician Count Giuseppe Volpi of Misurata was born on 19th November, 1877 in Venice. He brought electricity to Venice and founded the Venice Film Festival.

On this day in history: St Peter’s Basilica Rome consecrated

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 18th November 1626, St Peter’s Basilica in Rome was completed and consecrated. It replaced the fourth century Basilica constructed over what was believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter.