Today is Pasta Day, the symbolic dish of Italy in the world.

Italians are the largest consumers with 23.3 kilos per capita per year, but almost 60% of Italian pasta production ends up on tables all over the world, with exports reaching over 200 countries. It’s always the right day for a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce, but today even more so because we celebrate WorldContinue reading “Today is Pasta Day, the symbolic dish of Italy in the world.”

Che cos’è la schita, la focaccetta pavese che si mangia con salumi e formaggi. What is schita, the Pavese focaccia eaten with cured meats and cheeses?What is schita, the Pavese focaccia eaten with cured meats and cheeses?

In the countryside of the province of Pavia, a dish survives that embodies the essence of peasant cuisine: schita, also known in some areas as schiscia. It’s a thin, pan-fried flatbread made with flour, water, a pinch of salt, and a little lard or oil. It originated as an everyday dish, when homes cooked withContinue reading “Che cos’è la schita, la focaccetta pavese che si mangia con salumi e formaggi. What is schita, the Pavese focaccia eaten with cured meats and cheeses?What is schita, the Pavese focaccia eaten with cured meats and cheeses?”

The Cavalcade of the Assumption

The Cavalcade of the Assumption is the oldest historical reenactment based on attested written sources in Italy. It is held annually in Fermo to celebrate the city’s devotion to the patron saint, the Virgin Mary, assumed into heaven. Everyone knows the famous Palio di Siena, but similar, age-old traditions exist throughout Italy. Today we moveContinue reading “The Cavalcade of the Assumption”

Why is Republic Day celebrated on June 2nd? Why is Republic Day celebrated on June 2nd? June 2nd is Republic Day: it celebrates the referendum with which on June 2nd and 3rd 1946 Italians democratically chose whether to maintain the monarchy that had governed the country since its unification or abolish it and establish aContinue reading

Domani l’inaugurazione della mostra fotografica “Campioni – Ha vinto Bologna”

Sarà inaugurata il 27 maggio in Sala Borsa la mostra fotografica “Campioni – Ha vinto Bologna”, allestita dal Bologna FC 1909 con gli scatti di Maurizio Borsari, Michele Finessi e Gianni Schicchi. La mostra, che sarà visitabile gratuitamente fino al 7 giugno, ripercorre tutta la stagione 2024-25 del Bologna, dalle indimenticabili notti di Champions LeagueContinue reading “Domani l’inaugurazione della mostra fotografica “Campioni – Ha vinto Bologna””

June 21 – 29 Piazza Maggiore XXXIX edition of Cinema Ritrovato

Here are the first previews of the 2025 edition: the musical documentary, including the popular subgenre of rockumentary, the cinema of Mikio Naruse, one of the four masters of classical Japanese cinema, Norden Noir the films that started the season of Nordic noir, cinematic precursors of today’s popular Scandinavian TV series, the films of WilliContinue reading “June 21 – 29 Piazza Maggiore XXXIX edition of Cinema Ritrovato”

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”