Rockefeller Center has nothing on this tree. The largest Christmas tree in the world is, in fact, in Gubbio, Umbria. But this is not any tree. No, this is not a tree at all. Gubbio’s Albero di Natale is a dazzling neon feat – and Guinness Book of World Records holder – that has been [...]
World’s Biggest Christmas Tree
by Melanie on 04. Dec, 2009 in Destinations, Festivals and Events, Things To Do, Umbria
Italy Exhibits Guide Fall 2009
by Melanie on 20. Aug, 2009 in Arts and Culture, Event Roundup, Museums and Exhibits, News
Here is a sampling of exhibits beginning or ending this fall in Italy. For a longer list, check out Ansa, the Italian news service, or visit our tourism boards page and click on the area you are interested in. BOLZANO – Museo Archeologico dell’Alto Adige: Iceman joined by more than 60 mummies from Ancient Egypt, [...]
Ramble On: Tuscany Walking Festival
by Melanie on 13. Apr, 2009 in Destinations, Eco Travel, Festivals and Events, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Specialty Travel, Things To Do, Tuscany
Tuscany, with its beautiful vistas and thousands of hectares of nature preserves and woodlands, offers numerous opportunities for serious hikers and casual trekkers alike. This is the also the thought of the organizers of the Tuscany Walking Festival, a yearly event that happens goes on roughly between the first days of spring until the end [...]
What’s On In Italy: April 2009
by Melanie on 03. Apr, 2009 in Event Roundup
We missed March’s event round-up and we’re late for this month’s. So here we go… Easter: Last month, we posted the Vatican’s Holy Week Calendar. The website whatsonwhen.com lists two of Italy’s most famous Easter celebrations: Florence’s Scoppio del Carro and Madonna che Scappa in Piazza (Madonna who runs in the square) in Sulmona (Abruzzo). [...]
What’s On in Italy: February 2009
by Melanie on 02. Feb, 2009 in Destinations, Festivals and Events, Lazio, Lombardy, Milan, Rome, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto, Venice
Here’s the event round-up for February: Carnevale 2009: Carnival celebrations will run for approximately 2 weeks, from February 13 to 24, with big events, parades, and fairs. The biggest of these, of course, will be in Venice and Viareggio. Other Carnival festivals, according to the Italy Guide on About.com, can be found in Sardinia and [...]
What’s On in Italy: December 2008
by Melanie on 04. Dec, 2008 in Event Roundup
Dear readers, I realize I’ve neglected you for a while now. But, for good reason. I gave birth to my second son – Leo – on November 19. So, since then, I’ve been recovering and getting to know the little fella. Blogging has been furthest on my mind, as you can imagine, but now I’m [...]
What’s On in Italy: November 2008
by Melanie on 06. Nov, 2008 in Event Roundup
November is typically a slow month for tourism in Italy. So listed below are only a few events going on in the country. On the other other hand, this November is hardly slow for me. I’m awaiting the birth of my second child in about a week’s time. So, be prepared for fewer posts for [...]
The 2008-2009 Opera Season
by Melanie on 17. Oct, 2008 in Arts and Culture, Campania, Destinations, Festivals and Events, Lazio, Lombardy, Milan, Naples, Rome, Sicily, Veneto, Venice
Although many cities in Italy incorporate opera events as part of their summer festivals, the opera season typically begins in the fall and runs through spring. According to UK’s Italy Magazine, this year’s opera offerings are expected to excite, with Milan’s La Scala staging an opulent Aida; Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera performing Aida and La Traviata, [...]
What’s On in Italy: October 2008
by Melanie on 30. Sep, 2008 in Arts and Culture, Destinations, Emilia-Romagna, Festivals and Events, Lazio, Le Marche, Museums and Exhibits, Rome, Umbria, Veneto, Venice
Lots of art exhibitions going on in Italy this fall, especially this month. So, let’s get started: Bellini in Rome. The works of Venetian Renaissance master Giovanni Bellini will be on display in Rome’s Scuderiere del Quirinale through January 11, 2009. According to ansa.it, the exhibition – one of the largest ever featuring Bellini’s works [...]
What’s On in Italy: September 2008
by Melanie on 05. Sep, 2008 in Campania, Destinations, Emilia-Romagna, Festivals and Events, Florence, Food and Wine, Le Marche, Lombardy, Milan, Naples, Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto, Venice
Hard to believe it’s September again! Here’s a rundown for the beginning of the fall – a marvelous time to be in Italy! Time for Wine! One of the reasons it’s so great to travel in Italy in the fall is for all of the wine sampling to be done. Oenological Week in Montefalco, Umbria, which [...]
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Hi! I'm Melanie Renzulli. I've been writing about travel to Italy for over a decade and on this blog since 2006. Find me on Twitter and Facebook for travel tips, Italy news, and more. Read more About Italofile or Contact Me.
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A Year in Italy Video Giveaway
12. May, 2010
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Five Favorites: Italian Words
15. Jan, 2010
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Favorite Italian Words: The Sequel
29. Apr, 2010
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An Italian Wedding
25. May, 2010
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iPhone Apps for the Italophile
13. Mar, 2010
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Romantic Hotels in Tuscany
18. Aug, 2010
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Scenic Drive on the Amalfi Coast
12. Aug, 2010
- Italian Cities Contributing Writer for About.com 15. Jul, 2010
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A Bribe-Free Holiday in Sicily
13. Jul, 2010
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Five Favorites: The Amalfi Coast
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