Category: Culture & Lifestyle
Posts about culture in Italy. Festivals, religion, etiquette, language, and more.
These Amazing Italian Gardens Near Naples Are Shaped Like a Violin
Did you know that the landscape around the Reggia di Caserta was designed to look like a violin? Learn more about this UNESCO Heritage Site near Naples.
Learn Italian! The Best Resources for Improving Your Italian
Learn or improve your Italian now in anticipation of your next visit. Here are several resources and tips for learning Italian online.
‘What Would Sophia Loren Do?’ Documentary Contemplates the Twists and Turns of Life
A touching new documentary short from Netflix asks “What would Sophia Loren do?”
Blessing the Animals in Assisi on the Feast Day of Sant’Antonio Abate
The Piatto di Sant’Antonio Abate is a winter festival near Assisi that features a parade of horses and a blessing of animals.
‘Reno Italiano’ Is the Only Italian Home Renovation Show You Will Ever Need
“Reno Italiano” is a new home renovation show on HGTV starring Rome-based interior designer Arlene Gibbs. Trust me, you’re going to love it!
My Roman Diet: How I Ate Pasta Every Day and Still Lost Weight
I lost weight when I lived in Rome without cutting out pasta or wine. Here’s is how I structured my days and my diet.
Pino Daniele, Soul of Naples
Si ‘mmuore solo quanno ‘o munno nun s’aricorda più di te. Se no, ci si allontana solo fisicamente. “You die only when the world doesn’t remember you anymore…otherwise you only move away physically.” This quote — partly in Neapolitan and partly in Italian — appears in a video tribute to Pino Daniele, the legendary singer…
Book Excerpt: ‘La Tragedia: An Italian Immigrant’s Quest for Justice’
‘La Tragedia: An Italian Immigrant’s Quest for Justice’ by Elissa DeNunzio is based on a true story. Read an excerpt.
