Tag Archives: Mantova
Two New World Heritage Sites in Italy

Two New World Heritage Sites in Italy

by Melanie on 04. Sep, 2008 in Arts and Culture, Destinations, Lombardy

Time to add two more Italian sites to the UNESCO World Heritage List. In July, UNESCO inscribed the Po Valley towns of Mantua and Sabbioneta and the Rhaetian Railway, which passes through the Swiss Alps into Tirano, Italy. Both new sites are located in the region of Lombardy. Mantua (Mantova) and Sabbioneta were selected for [...]

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Italian Program for European Day of Jewish Culture Announced

Italian Program for European Day of Jewish Culture Announced

by Melanie on 21. Jul, 2008 in Arts and Culture, Destinations, Festivals and Events, Lombardy, Milan, Religion

I’m always fascinated to learn about Jewish heritage in Italy. So, here’s a Jewish cultural event that will be going on this fall. September 7 marks the European Day of Jewish Culture, and, according to Ruth Ellen Gruber’s blog Jewish Heritage Travel, “Italy is consistently probably the most enthusiastic country that takes part.” This year’s theme [...]

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