Turin and chocolate: 10 days of sweetness
The 2024 Turin Chocolate Festival, also known as Cioccolatò, will take place from November 28 to December 7 at Piazza San Carlo in Turin, Italy. The festival will feature: Tastings,…
Shopping Weekend in Italy
Outlets in Italy, your alternative holiday in shopping villagesDo you want to experience a different kind of holiday? Without the thought of carrying around beach umbrellas and children’s games or…
Michelangelo’s Naked David: Art or Pornography?
In the USA – and not only there – a debate has flared up about one of the most famous statues in the world: Michelangelo’s naked David. In Florida, a…
Is the Italian Man a Prototype of the Dream Man?
Smart, tall and beautiful – or is everything different?
Excursions around Florence: Where to go for the weekend?
Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy and a perfect destination for a weekend trip. There are many sights to discover here that should not be missed. One of the highlights is the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge that crosses the river Arno.
Contemporary Art: Chianti Sculpture Park
Art exhibitions are beautiful when they are outdoors and highlight the artists’ creations, where you can perhaps reach out and touch the structures, but unfortunately these exhibitions are often temporary. We want to tell you about a magical place, a permanent exhibition of contemporary art, the: Parco delle Scultura Del Chianti.
Winegrowing in Tuscany
Winegrowing in Tuscany – a millennia-old tradition
Tuscan cuisine
Traditional Tuscan cuisine is considered “cucina povera”, i.e. poor people’s cuisine with a rural-peasant flavour.
A Poet Falls in Love with Italy: Goethe’s Journey
Countless artists have published their love of Bella Italia in the past – today’s generation is following suit.
Italy’s pick-me-up – espresso
Who doesn’t love this pick-me-up aromatic drink served in small cups? It originated in Milan, where it became fashionable around 1900. In terms of machines, there are various ways to prepare an espresso: Semi-automatic and fully automatic machines as well as hand-lever machines and single- and double-circuit machines are common options.