The expression “happy as Easter” is used to indicate a state of great happiness or contentment. Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which symbolizes rebirth. Easter celebrations are experienced as a liberation from bonds and restrictions. Easter is linked to spring, which represents the awakening of nature. Popular wisdom hasContinue reading “HAPPY AS EASTER”
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Ferrara has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for 30 years: the city of the Renaissance
Since 1995, Ferrara has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the title of City of the Renaissance and in 2025, to celebrate 30 years since the great event, it has organized a calendar of many events from May to December to liven up the city. From signature cuisine to the cycling soul,Continue reading “Ferrara has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for 30 years: the city of the Renaissance”
DOLCE VITA EXPRESS
A journey to discover Italy Surrender to the enchantment of La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Immerse yourself in the elegance and exclusivity of an iconic train. Prepare for an unforgettable journey through Italy and its unmistakable lifestyle. A dream that came true 150 years ago, when Georges Nagelmackers created the first luxury train in Europe,Continue reading “DOLCE VITA EXPRESS”
24 MARCH EUROPEAN ARTISAN ICE CREAM DAY Celebrate at the best artisanal ice cream shops
TAKE PART IN GELATO DAY ON MARCH 24 EVERY YEAR European Artisan Gelato Day, celebrated on March 24 since 2013 In March 2009 the idea took shape. The request to establish European Artisan Gelato Day was officially presented to the Strasbourg Parliament
March 17
The anniversary of the Unification of Italy is an anniversary that falls annually on March 17 and celebrates the birth of the Italian State, which occurred following the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy on March 17, 1861 in Turin. the complete unification of the national territory, however, occurred only in the following years: inContinue reading “March 17”
UNIBO SINCE 1088
There is a place in Italy where knowledge has been passed down for almost a thousand years. In 1088, while Europe was still living in the Middle Ages, Bologna gave birth to the first university in the Western world, an institution that would change the face of culture forever.Just think: when printed books did notContinue reading “UNIBO SINCE 1088”
The picturesque Carnival of Comacchio, on the water and one of a kind
In Comacchio, a fascinating area in the province of Ferrara, a truly unique event of its kind has been taking place for a few years now: a Carnival on the water, full of magic, colours, fun and unmissable events. Also in 2025 the “craziest” party of the year is ready to take off in thisContinue reading “The picturesque Carnival of Comacchio, on the water and one of a kind”
The Blackbird Days begin: what they are and why they have been called that for millennia
Among the many traditions linked to winter, there is one that seems to contain the very essence of frost: the days of the blackbird, three dates that mark the heart of winter, 29, 30 and 31 January. According to popular belief, these would be the coldest days of the year, capable of announcing what springContinue reading “The Blackbird Days begin: what they are and why they have been called that for millennia”
A masterpiece from the 19th century: here is the only Italian city that has an entire covered square
SALA BORSA Bologna has stood out for centuries for its cultural fervor and its unique and varied historical fabric, and it is easy, even when visiting, to often miss some more hidden or hidden masterpiece. This is perhaps the case of an extraordinary architectural jewel: the covered square of Sala Borsa, which is located inContinue reading “A masterpiece from the 19th century: here is the only Italian city that has an entire covered square”
The Italian “tricolor” flag was born in Bologna!
Did you know that the Italian flag, as we know it today, was born in Bologna? The history of our flag began while Napoleon Bonaparte was conquering Piedmont: for the first time, in some historical documents, traces of the use of a flag hoisted outside the buildings, a symbol of revolution and renewal. In fact,Continue reading “The Italian “tricolor” flag was born in Bologna!”
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