This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page the rightwing deputy mayor of Diano Marina in Liguria suggested on his Facebook page that Kyenge frequented an area used by prostitutes Kyenge, 48, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and moved to Italy 30 years ago, has grown accustomed to the intolerance of rightwing Italian politicians, notably Roberto Calderoli, a former government minister with the Northern League party, who compared her to an orangutan in July Since being appointed minister for integration in April Kyenge has pushed for a law granting Italian citizenship to children born in Italy to immigrants and more recently suggested second homes in Italy could be rented out to homeless people who allegedly called Kyenge a "dirty black monkey" on his Facebook page last week prompting a debate in the wine world about boycotting his wines As Italy experiences large scale immigration for the first time in its history such as the human chain formed in the sea by bathers in Sicily this month to help migrants land in rough water from their beached vessel But racist attitudes hold out on football terraces particularly at Lazio in Rome where one section of stadium was closed at the weekend after racist chanting Northern League member and European MEP Mario Borghezio predicted Kyenge would force "tribal conditions" on Italy and create a "bongo bongo" government In June a local councillor for the Northern League called for Kyenge to be raped so she would understand the seriousness of the attempted rape of two women in Genoa by a Somali Bananas were thrown at Kyenge during a speech in July saying his comments were "in bad taste and offensive" adding he had made them because he was under stress from having to pay high Italian taxes "This is the umpteenth episode in a constant attack that is not only targeted at me but anyone in this country who dares to think differently," said Kyenge Flower Riviera Palms Riviera Genoa and surroundings Portofino and the Tigullio The Cinque Terre Gulf of Poets The streets of downtown Diano Marina smell delicious a showcase of agri-food dedicated to aromatic plants and excellence products of the Ligurian Riviera will bring three days dedicated to taste in the city of oranges but there are numerous initiatives on Aromatica’s schedule throughout the Dianese Gulf: guided tours to discover the most characteristic villages and the hinterland https://turismo.dianomarina.im.it/en Stai già fantasticando su un viaggio in Liguria?Trasforma la tua fantasia in realtà e pianifica la tua prossima vacanza Are you already fantasising about a trip to Liguria?Turn your dream into reality and plan your next holiday Are you already fantasising about a trip to Liguria Turn your dream into reality and plan your next holiday Stai già fantasticando su un viaggio in Liguria Trasforma la tua fantasia in realtà e pianifica la tua prossima vacanza Dichiarazione di accessibilità Accessibility statement Amministrazione trasparente fino al 28.02.2025 Transparent administration until 28.02.2025 Amministrazione trasparente dal 01.03.2025 Transparent administration from 01.03.2025 PagoPA who was awarded the racial integration portfolio in Enrico Letta’s left-right coalition in April The latest in a barrage of insults came in a Facebook posting from Cristiano Za Garibaldi This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “Educating Cécile” Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents George Simion will face Nicusor Dan, a mainstream candidate, in a run-off There are five luxuries it can no longer feasibly afford Friedrich Merz’s career is one of unforced errors and puzzling missteps. But he is serious about Europe Both Donald Trump and Ukraine’s diplomats will consider it a success In a wonderful custom whose origin is a 13th-century miracle many small towns in Italy make tapestries from thousands of flowers to cover their streets for the Feast of Corpus Domini The sheer artistry is astounding: reproductions of famous Renaissance paintings Locals lovingly create flower carpets from petals or whole flowers for a striking 3-D effect marking borders with soil or coffee grounds which means “decorated with flowers.” A procession led by the local priest or bishop then walks the carpets on the feast day children are invited to play on and destroy the carpets The gorgeously photogenic carpets are gone—until next year “This tradition is very strong in the center and south of Italy where people are more religious and connected to local traditions,” says Claudia Fanini of The Italian Planners local celebrations are part of people’s identity and territorial heritage.” Some towns have celebrated the tradition for decades; one check to confirm they’re still on in 2021.) The oldest and biggest infiorata is less than 20 miles south of Rome in one of 13 towns in the green Alban Hills called the Castelli Romani About half a million flowers (about 50 tons!) wishbone flowers for blue and broom for yellow compose 15 panels of designs on the street leading from the Church of Santa Maria While flowers were first placed in mosaic-like designs in 1625 inside St Peter’s Basilica in Rome by the Vatican’s head florist for the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul Italy’s first outdoor infiorata took place in 1778 in Genzano Over 100,000 people visit Genzano’s festival annually which features a different theme each year (Fashion designers like Versace and Fendi signed their names in flowers years ago.) the theme was la via della bellezza (“little things that make life beautiful Sicily’s most beautiful Baroque town a UNESCO-designated gem packed with sandstone palaces and churches has held an infiorata since 1980—unlike other towns leads uphill to a church on the Via Corrado Nicolaci Myths and legends around the world was the theme in 2016; in 2018 and flag-wavers are part of the extravaganza in this town in southeast Sicily This tiny hill town of stone houses brimming with flowerpots and narrow streets paved with brick is known for very elaborate flower carpets about a mile long often breathtaking reproductions of famous paintings by Botticelli and Giotto and herbs only—no artificial materials—in the infiorata locals gather and preserve plants and herbs from nearby Mount Subasio and the Apennine hills plans for next year’s designs and colors start A Museum of the Infiorate exhibits photos and drawings from past festivals When the Villa of Mosaics museum opened in 2018 10 artisans created a large flower carpet depicting its Roman mosaics the annual festival isn’t enough: citizens also compete for the loveliest flower displays on balconies The site of the 13th-century miracle that inspired the feast day this town in northernmost Lazio honors it with almost two miles of flower carpets a visiting priest was reportedly celebrating mass when blood started flowing from the communion wafer onto the white altar cloths declared it a miracle and had the cloths placed in the Cathedral of Orvieto a hilltop town in Umbria almost 15 miles away and announced the Feast of Corpus Christi the following year It wasn’t the first miracle for the town on Lake Bolsena one of Europe’s biggest volcanic crater lakes is named for a Christian convert who was thrown into the lake by her pagan father with a rock tied to her feet to weigh her down and wild onions in addition to flowers like roses compose the designs (whose borders of black sawdust lend a stained glass-like effect) In this mountain village at the foot of a 14th-century castle in northern Sicily surrounded by the forested Madronie mountains the festival is much more rustic and local than the world-famous version across the island in Noto and olive tree leaves are gathered from the countryside for sweet-smelling carpets that depict religious scenes and local buildings A little-over-an-hour hour drive east of Palermo which was once owned by one of Sicily’s top noble families So parades include historical costumes and musicians playing brass instruments and drums Located in the so-called “Valley of Round Hamlets,” this village is about 15 miles inland from Monterosso al Mare the northernmost of five pastel towns clinging to cliffs on the Mediterranean coast that is Cinque Terre A village of 1,300 people in a pristine green river valley about 40 miles east of Genoa (Liguria’s capital) it’s one of many picturesque towns whose houses and streets were built to encircle their medieval cores religious symbols like chalices and angels and floral designs dominate the flower carpets Restaurants and bars offer special menus and a street market sells crafts and food for the infiorata In this state best-known for its breathtaking Amalfi Coast this medieval town of gray limestone (population: 4,000) built around Colonna castle is almost 40 miles northeast of Naples high in the green hills of Matese Regional Park and swirls adorn flower carpets on streets which was first built in the 10th century and then rebuilt in 1550 The International Infiorata Festival in 2013 even featured a flower carpet of tango dancers from a contestant in Buenos Aires (Argentina has a large Italian community; its most famous Italian export is Pope Francis.) In this tiny Southern Italian village of under 200 people in the state on the toe of the “boot,” the face of Jesus, the Madonna and child, and Jesus on the cross are some of the Bible scenes depicted, with realistic skin shading and contours that are a wonder to behold. Four districts compete for prizes in this village that belongs to Briatico, a port on Calabria’s Mediterranean side studded by cliffs, bays, and turquoise sea. Between April and June, the Bel Paese dresses in color. Let’s discover together all the Infiorate in Italy, the flower carpet festivals  Corpus Domini (Body of the Lord) is generally celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost, so the dates vary each year. It is a religious event accompanied by processions and deeply felt by the public. This year, it will happen on Sunday, June 22, so most of the Infiorate will take place on the weekend of June 21–22, 2025. From Noale to Noto, passing through Spello, here we want to recommend the most beautiful and fascinating Infiorate in Italy you should not miss. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da proloco fucecchio (@proloco_fucecchio) Infiorate in Northern Italy come alive in several towns; here are the most famous.  Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Alessia Cavalli (@ale.cavalli13) Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Pian Dei Boschi Camping & Residence (@piandeiboschi) Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Mario Cadeddu (@mariocadeddu) Let’s complete our tour of northern Italy in Emilia-Romagna, in the town of Alseno (Piacenza), a Roman-era village also home to the Cistercian Abbey of Chiaravalle, founded in 1136. Each year, the Abbey hosts the Infiorata for Corpus Christi. Unlike traditional street carpets, the event takes place indoors, along the central nave of the Abbey, where religious paintings are surrounded by elaborate floral frames. The peaceful Gothic cloister and frescoes make this event doubly worth a visit. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Residenza San Jacopo (@residencesanjacopo) Moving to Central Italy, the flower festivals are truly numerous, and it’s hard to resist the temptation to see at least one. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da proloco fucecchio (@proloco_fucecchio) Also not to be missed is the traditional Infiorata of Fucecchio (Florence) - the dates are also still to be determined. If you’re near there, it’s a great opportunity to take a trip to Florence: take advantage of the Florence Pass to explore the city - saving time and money. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Marta Guastaveglia (@martaguastaveglia) The lush Umbria shines with its Infiorata in Spello It features a route of one and a half kilometer orchestrated by master infioratori who work on their designs throughout the year the compositions have become increasingly refined often conveying complex religious and social messages that require careful planning The masters themselves collect the materials in the surrounding countryside The images can range from 24 to 70 square meters and the floral carpets from a minimum of 12 meters to a maximum of 15 meters long The 2025 Infiorata will take place on the weekend of Corpus Domini but related events will begin the week before when the streets of this picturesque Umbrian town come alive with floral artists of all ages The Infiorata in nearby Assisi is less spectacular, but the town itself is well worth a visit, so why not go during the flower festival, which also usually takes place on the Corpus Domini weekend? Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Sara Bizzi (@sara_bizzi) Among the most well-known Infiorate in the Marche region is that of Montefiore dell’Aso (Ascoli Piceno) where a long floral carpet flows through the town The origins of this tradition—and even the town's name—seem to be connected to the goddess Flora Other notable events include the Infiorata of Cupra Montana (Ancona) and the one of Fermignano and Piobbico (Pesaro and Urbino) a beautiful medieval village at the foot of the hill crowned by the Brancaleoni Castle the event is called La Fiorita del Corpus Domini and your eyes won’t be able to look away from the brilliant yellows of broom flowers blending with the reds of roses and the greens of savory Also not to be forgotten is the Infiorata of Servigliano, in the province of Fermo, whose beautiful floral creations decorate the town streets and attract large crowds of local residents and visitors. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Alberto Proli (@albertoproli) Our Grand Tour of the Infiorate brings us to Latium. Let’s start with the largest of them all, the one of Alatri (Frosinone). The event is particularly meaningful here, due to the presence in the old city center of a relic from the Eucharistic Miracle of 1228, depicted in frescoes on the cathedral walls and preserved within the church itself. Also worth mentioning is the Infiorata of Bolsena, in the province of Viterbo, which will take place on June 22, 2025. Here too, stunning thousand hues tapestries will adorn the streets of the lake town, creating a moment of joy and wonder for all. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Ortona Live (@ortonalive) Let’s complete our floral journey through Central Italy in the Abruzzo region, with the Infiorata of the picturesque town of Roccascalegna (Chieti). Nestled among Abruzzo’s wild valleys, this village is also home to the famous and beautiful Castle. A local legend says that on Corpus Domini day, the first person to step on the noble floral carpet will be the parish priest, who then exits the church in a solemn procession carrying the Blessed Sacrament. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Gira_con_noi_sicilia (@gira_con_noi_sicilia) And here we are in the South. There are many Infiorate here as well, each worth admiring. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Antonella Lombardi (@lomb63) Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da (@nerobianco_settezero) In Campania, two flower carpet festivals stand out, both located in the province of Benevento. In San Bartolomeo in Galdo, alongside flowers, petals, and other natural elements, the artworks are also decorated using colored salt, seeds, sawdust, and coffee grounds. A continuous stream of shapes and shades weaves through the historic center, extending out to the neighborhoods and even the outskirts. The Infiorata of Cusano Mutri is also worth mentioning: thanks to the accurate work of volunteers who scour the countryside in the week leading up to the event, the village is filled with vibrant floral canvases, portraying not only religious themes but also social and contemporary topics. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da InApulia (@in_apulia) Apulia also boasts its own Infiorata. Heading toward the “heel” of the peninsula, you’ll find Patù (Lecce), in the lower Salento region, at the southern tip of Capo di Leuca. Here, simple flowers with intense colors are used to reflect the character of this land. The petals can also be turned into a fine powder, used to define the intricate details of the designs. The Infiorata is a perfect occasion to visit this charming Salento village, dressed up for the feast of Corpus Domini. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Andrea Giunta (@andregiu88) Continuing into Calabria, we find the Infiorata of Potenzoni di Briatico (Vibo Valentia), a tiny hamlet of just 250 residents. Four neighborhoods challenge, doing their best to honor this important tradition that brings the village to life - especially younger people, who take part in designing and creating the images. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da francesco raffa, messina (@francky7305) Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Tortolì in Fiore (@tortolinfiore) The end of our long floral journey lies in Sardinia reaches its twelfth edition this year and is beloved for its spectacular celebration of springtime in the Ogliastra region some of the most skilled flower artists in Italy fill the streets with intricate designs made of flower petals Music and good food accompany the festivities The Infiorate are a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser-known towns and villages and live their traditions Take advantage of the occasion—whether to learn more about this ancient craft or simply to admire these enchanting works of art They’re absolutely unmissable but just temporary and most of the Infiorate festivals will take place that weekend (though Be sure to check the official websites for the Infiorata you're interested in especially if the dates haven’t been confirmed yet Italy offers countless beautiful flower carpets festivals Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter dedicated to the Italian culture Check your email to confirm your subscription and receive special offers Top Attractions Colosseum Santa Maria Maggiore Vatican Museum Uffizi Gallery Pompeii Ruins Milan Cathedral Pantheon Vesuvius Florence Cathedral Sant'Angelo Castle Doge Palace Verona Arena Experiences Positano,Sorrento&Pompeii Tour Chianti Tour& San Gimignano Lake Como from Milan Romantic Sunset Boat Tour in Naples Capri Private Motorboat Tour Private Electric Cart Tour in Rome Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardy Marche Molise Piedmont Apulia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Trentino-Alto Adige Umbria Aosta Valley Veneto Italy like a local Hidden gems How to go to Attractions and Tours Unesco sites Latest news Best Tours and Experiences Art and culture Food and Flavours Best Places to Visit in Italy Places and Tours Exhibitions, events and shows History and Traditions About us Advertise with us Contact us Work with us The SNCF is taking over from Thello (Trenitalia) but remains cautious Journeys between Nice and Milan had become more complicated since Thello stopped the service between Marseille The SNCF plans to put the French Riviera to Milan service back on track as of 2023 The train will only connect Milan and Nice There will no longer be three daily round trips The train will depart from Nice on Fridays Arrival is therefore scheduled for 12:35 or 22:35 The last train will leave on Monday mornings any late passengers will have to wait until Monday morning for the last train before the following weekend If you decide to spend a short weekend on the Ligurian coast rather than in the fashion capital of the world since there is no need to change trains for Ventimiglia and Genoa June is a time when footballers traditionally have a bit of a break before pre-season training. With some of today’s players using the interlude as an oppportunity to have a lie down in the street we thought we would have a rummage through the archives to see what the footballers of yesteryear got up to on their downtime June is a time when footballers traditionally have a bit of a break before pre-season training. With some of today’s players using the interlude as an oppportunity to have a lie down in the street we thought we would have a rummage through the archives to see what the footballers of yesteryear got up to on their downtime Photograph: Rolls Press/Popperfoto/Getty Images Photograph: Bentley Archive/Popperfoto/Getty Images we’d like to thank you for joining the debate - we’re glad you’ve chosen to participate and we value your opinions and experiences Please choose your username under which you would like all your comments to show up Please keep your posts respectful and abide by the community guidelines - and if you spot a comment you think doesn’t adhere to the guidelines please use the ‘Report’ link next to it to let us know Please preview your comment below and click ‘post’ when you’re happy with it Your guide on where to find the most delicious and regionally representative pizza in the country that invented it Tourists in Palermo invariably make their way to Frida Pizzeria at some point in their trip get there early and smile politely when you're told how long you'll be waiting Named after Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo this pizzeria believes each pie should be a work of art Guests can choose between four kinds of pizza—each with numerous options: Classiche which features a thicker crust; and the Frida's specialty which is a square pizza with crust framing sauce cheese and toppings sitting like a perfect painting but if you're making your way through la citta di moda and crave something crispy SPIB offers a thin crust but very wide pizza The pizza is a thin crust pizza and with more than 40 types of pizza available Ask a local in this coastal town where to go for pizza and four out of five will say Frá Diavolo (the fifth will say their mother's house) It's popular with families for the group seating and reasonably priced menu If it's a sit-down beer and pizza meal you are after then L'Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba is your place it's one of Naples' oldest pizza taverns and is said to be the world's first pizzeria Tourists on their own personal pizza pilgrimage must stop here not just for the history of the place itself but because the pizza is cooked in a lava-lined wood-fired oven do as the Romans do and indulge in Roman-style pizza usually the result of high heat in a wood-burning oven Roman pizza was created with the idea that less is more the tradition is upheld with a crunchy yet pliable crust on a pizza so light you'll want seconds Bill Clinton is famous for two things: being the President Il Pizzaiolo del Presidente (renamed after Clinton's visit) is where Clinton famously ate his five-euro pizza standing up in front of the ovens the pizza at Presidente is folded in half once then folded again for a quad-fold package that fits right into your hand Antonio Starita's Pizzeria Starita has topped many "best pizza" lists Though the traditional-style pizza here is some of the best in Naples it's the Montanara pizza that has really put Starita on the map The dough is deep-fried before being topped with smoked mozzarella and homemade sauce it's finished in the oven for a creamy and crispy effect that's unlike pizza anywhere else Pizzeria Brandi is reportedly the place that first made a pizza Margherita back in 1889 coining the term to honor a queen of the same name (Pizza with the ingredients of a Margherita wasn't new but calling it a Margherita was.)The pizzeria dates back to 1780 when it operated under the name of Pizzeria di Pietro The pizza here might not have been anything new to Italians Raffaele Esposito is credited with the Margherita's creation and crowds flock here hungry for a slice Only those looking for true pizza nirvana will visit La Notizia which is a bit farther outside of town than most tourists will venture (keep your wallets duct-taped to your pants) Here Enzo Coccia experiments with artisan pizzas that are the result of his childlike and playful experimentation with yeast and fermentation Just a minute and a half is all it takes to create a masterpiece of pizza unlike any on the peninsula Take advantage of his experimental nature and start with something simple before moving onto the pizza bianca smeared with lard The great Carnival party arrives in Liguria: get ready pancakes and sweets: all you have to do is have fun Here are five Ligurian festivals from January 22nd to February 26th 2023 Hilly landscapes UNESCO heritage, woods, vineyards, splendid medieval villages, excellent typical products, examples of excellent art and priceless historical evidence. In Toscana it really has everything a fan of holidays en plein air could wish for! If you want to pop in Toscana for Christmas we'll let you know Arezzo. Until January 6 2025 makes Arezzo City of Christmas the calendar of events wanted by the Arezzo Intour Foundation and created with the Municipality The city celebrates the genius of Giorgio Vasari four hundred and fifty years after his death through the great exhibition The Theatre of Virtues and a series of events that pay homage to the artist and intellectual in his homeland. Learn more An evocative path of installations and light projections offers an unusual reading of architecture and historic buildings the large green area that dominates the city is transformed and becomes the Forest of Emotions with spectacular plays of light with very low energy impact The Medici Fortress which stands at the highest point hosts the Santa's house (attraction scheduled until December 24th) and the Village of the Elves (attraction scheduled until January 6th) Piazza Grande welcomes Brick House (until December 29) the house with forty works of art made with bricks inside the Palazzo di Fraternita Thanks to the hospitality of the Provincial Administration the Atrium of Honour of the Palace of the Province will host workshops for children dedicated to the beloved bricks In Cloister of the Library (in via dei Pileati 8) from December 5th to December 29th the market exhibition will be held Christmas Artisans which offers the excellence of local craftsmanship Original nativity scenes will be set up in the city's churches James Square e Piazza Risorgimento the small wooden houses of the market are located there Take a look at Piazza della Libertà e Piazza Sant'Agostino: will provide the backdrop for several surprise events Both rest areas are managed by Atam spa: to check the locations in detail you can consult the atamarezzo.it website. Discover all other Christmas markets in Italy and abroad Search other results... Search More results... Il vineyard landscape which has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site characterizes Canelli which it preserves a string of baroque churches and a castle of the Gancia family The town is divided into two districts (Village e Villanuova) panoramic roads unfold from which the view extends over the vineyards Don't miss a visit to the cellars that wind beneath the entire city in the bowels of the tufaceous hills At a constant temperature of 12-14 degrees They can be visited (by reservation only) are the Bosca A walk along the is a must lovers' street inspired by the boyfriends of Raymond Peynet Walking along the sternia (path in dialect) you will notice several works created by local artists inspired by love At least There are two events not to be missed in the village: Combine the PleinAir Festival with other experiences in Piedmont. It is less than 5 kilometers from Canellifarmhouse Cascina Fontenette affiliated with the PLEINAIRCLUB Here's a tip if you don't want to clock up too many kilometers but indulge a Sunday hit and run from the city Il Great Cremasco Carnival it is among the most beautiful in the Lombardia and among the most appreciated by those who travel freely Not only for the majesty of the displays but also for the camper rally organized by the local camper club which attracts dozens of traveling tourists every year For the thirty-sixth edition it is renewed the largest and most popular Carnival in Lombardy has its roots in the period when the city was under the dominion of the Serenissima the Gagèt opens the masked parade in Sundays of February 23 2025 accompanied by papier-mâché floats inspired by major current issues (artificial intelligence integration between peoples of different ethnic groups only the winning float will be rewarded on the last Sunday how it is represented and the animation prevails An "ad hoc" consortium formed by the union of the Barabèt and Amici groups will permanently take care of the preparation of the allegorical floats The meeting point is in the warehouse in via Fermi where around twenty volunteers meet to work on the idea on the papier-mâché masks and on the ingenious mechanism that guides and coordinates the movement of the floats in their majesty The floats are the highlight of the Great Cremasco Carnival the most famous in Lombardy especially in the world of campers The bizarre character wears the black suit of great occasions flashy stockings and a red and white cockade wears wooden clogs and wears a handkerchief around his neck with white gloves and the gianèta (the stick) that give it a touch of elegance On the last Sunday the winning float is awarded If you plan to participate in the Carnival while staying in Lombardy aboard your camper sign up for the scheduled camper rally from the 21 23 February organized by 3C Camper Club Cream The campers meet in theequipped area in via Giacomo Crespi For information write to camperclubcrema.3c@gmail.com For all information visit the place event Did you like this proposal for Carnival in Lombardy in a camper Do you want to combine Carnival with a ski holiday From 4 to 8 April a Prato makes TYPE Festival festival dedicated to industrial tourism to tell the story tradition and contemporaneity of Prato's textile excellence A full immersion to discover the industrial heritage of the largest textile district in Europe textile art workshops and conferences Many innovative to have experiences in the places of Prato's industry Because factories have many stories to tell is dedicated to tour to discover the industrial heritage of Prato Prato has known and still knows how to valorise worn-out things To give society the answers it needs (work enhancing the territory and its history and reducing waste and impact as much as possible laid down by the urban regeneration of former factories to the enhancement and redevelopment of multicultural and densely urbanized neighborhoods in an “inside and outside” between industrial archaeology and active factories The TIPO project is a journey to discover the heritage of the city of the textile district the Luigi Pecci Center for Contemporary Art the Mumat – Museum of Textile Machinery and much more present and future through the “Tuscany you don’t expect” Who wants instead give the gift of a short break weekend or holiday in the name of the unusual You can combine a visit to the contemporary city oriented towards green production and the classic one Among Prato's proposals also the high-end pastry shop, recognized internationally An example are Prato peaches of pastry New world of bags The pastry shop received Three Gambero Rosso cakes and is among the top 50 of the best in Italy The peaches are made up of two hemispheres of brioche dough the typical flavor of alchermes and nuances of vanilla Learn more on Prato For further information the Tourist Office answers 0574 1837859 Did you like this proposal for spring in Tuscany The role of Italian Capital of Culture 2023 it was covered by two Lombard cities: Bergamo and Brescia Discover the Museum card with the PleinAirClub card The administrations of Bergamo and Brescia have planned for the three-year period 2021-2023 important investments to make the two cities more welcoming and a seventy-five kilometer cycle path connect the UNESCO routes of Bergamo and Brescia along which numerous points of historical-cultural interest wind their way and are covered by three regional parks “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bicycle ride,” said John Fitzgerald Kennedy If you add to this pleasure a scenic square and a spectacular skyline And in Bergamo la bike it is the right way to savor its treasures: it is no coincidence that it won theUrban Awards 2022 with the large project Bergamoinbicycle In recent years the city has focused on sustainable mobility for daily travel with initiatives that are changing its face: the velostation inaugurated in March the reopening of the historic one Cycling workshop A new bike sharing service e bicycle box to park safely Waking up early in the morning and legs on your shoulders to discover the city of rational layout with the Modern Art Galleryto Carrara Art Gallery and Sentierone with the shops a handful of houses nestled on a hill that contains much of the cultural heritage of ancient Bergomum Surrounding them are over six kilometers of Venetian walls When you climb the network of steep stairs the ancient nucleus seems to float among the clouds framed by the Orobic Prealps In the maze of streets you come across terraces and vegetable gardens with the gardens of villas and palaces composing a green mosaic pleasing to the eye The inhabitants move up and down with the funicular In a few minutes from Viale Emanuele you arrive at Shoe Market Square Taking Via Gaetano Donizetti I reach Old Town Square The stand out Palazzo della Ragione dating back to the end of the 12th century and the civic tower over fifty meters high On the opposite side we note the New Palace in white marble which houses one of the most important libraries in Italy and The porch leads to cathedral dedicated to the patron saint Sant'Alessandro with its museum On Piazza Duomo four red and white marble lions introduce the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore with the adjacent chapel built as a mausoleum by the valiant leader Bartolomeo Colleoni Definitely worth a visit for the presence of frescoes Learn more on Bergamo away from the most obvious tourist destinations A widespread museum to be discovered by wandering without haste because it is a place with great historical richness The traveler who sets foot there for the first time will find himself amazed to admire sought after buildings with elegant porticoes that communicate with modern works of art the Steel di Mimmo Paladino and in Quadriportico dangles the rhino of the installation The Weight of Suspended Time di Stefano Bombardieri In a former railway warehouse the Californian artist Colette Miller he painted his famous wings which stand out on walls all over the world and installations by well-known contemporary artists have been placed in the subway Palazzo Martinengo Colleoni hosts the Mocha a lively start-up incubator and crossroads of talent from the world of graphics and digital you can concentrate the visit into five essential stages The castle is among the largest fortified complexes in Europe on whose slopes the Pusterla urban vineyard From its ramparts you can enjoy a unparalleled visit to the city the Museum of Ancient Weapons Luigi Marzoli In the outdoor areas of the cafés in Piazza Vittoria with their rigorous rationalist architecture It owes its name to the verb “pirlare” which in dialect means to fall Campari mixed with white wine and with the addition of carbonated mineral water and a lemon or orange peel becomes a refreshing drink The historic center is largely pedestrian and in a few steps from here you reach the medieval Piazza Paolo VI with the Broletto Rotonda (the ancient Romanesque cathedral with a round plan that recalls the lines of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem) The exceptional rectangle of Piazza della Loggia it has a certain effect with the majestic Palace of the Loggia Just walk along Via Museums to have the feeling of traveling back in time You can wander around Roman ruins largest and best preserved in northern Italy and admire the finds in the Santa Giulia Museum which tell the story of the city from the Bronze Age to the present day a precious work of Carolingian goldsmithery In Tempio Capitoline instead you admire it Winged Victory very rare large Roman bronze dating back to the first half of the 1st century AD He comes back among the most important works of Roman times for composition It is exhibited to the public in the evocative display by the Spanish architect Juan Navarro Baldeweg From its redevelopment a dynamic social hub was born animated by a lively nightlife The austere facades of ancient buildings alternate with colorful murals made by street artists with old artisan shops that coexist with new venues The deconsecrated church of Saints Philip and James hosts the cultural association C.AR.ME which organizes exhibitions a former anti-aircraft shelter bunker built in the 1940s in Via Odorici has become Bunkervik Brescia is known for being la city ​​of the Mille Miglia which usually takes place in June and sees four hundred cars all rigorously built between 1927 and 1957 competing along the Brescia-Rome route and back is dedicated to the famous competition museum inside the monastery of Sant'Eufemia It is an essential stop for motor enthusiasts: it holds real mechanical masterpieces placed in installations and scenography that reconstruct the historical periods touched by the competition Learn more on Brescia When the sky is clear the view ranges from the city to the Alpine mountains At 22pm the chimes remind us of the ancient curfew: some say there are one hundred others say there are one hundred and eighty The keep with double curtain walls perched on the hill of Sant'Eufemia which houses the Museum of the Risorgimento Here the stories of the Bergamo volunteers who joined Garibaldi come to life The castle that defended the city since Roman times is reachable by funicular From the belvedere you can admire the Orobie Alps and the Milan skyline You then return to the terminus and walk back down towards Borgo Canale Brescia Card It allows you to access the main museums of the city and take advantage of the local transport network.It also gives the right to discounts and discounts at participating shops it can be downloaded for free from Google Play and the Apple Store and allows you to view points of interest as well as consult the routes and timetables of bus and subway lines also have parking areas available for campers In Brescia there is therest area of ​​the Poliambulance car park in Via Leonida Bissolati Parking without services in Piazzale Sferisterio There are also two interchange car parks at the Santa Eufemia-Buffalora (in Via Agostino Chiappa) and Prealpino (in Via Triumplina) metro stations Discover all the destinations for 2023 _______________________________________________________________________ All PleinAir itineraries on the Lombardy, Bergamo, Brescia and the other cities chosen every year as Capital of Culture you can read them in the digital magazine on your PC, tablet or smartphone. With a year of subscription at PLEINAIR (11 paper issues) you have at your disposal the special inserts the digital magazine and the digital archive from 2015 (with attachments) With your PleinAir subscription receive the next issues comfortably at home e savings ________________________________________________________ weekends and travel diaries on the digital magazine from smartphone For the registered with the PLEINAIRCLUB Access to the digital magazine is included With thesubscription to PleinAir (11 print issues) receive the magazine and special inserts comfortably at home and save The first village you absolutely must visit is Alberobello, a true Apulian jewel. Park your camper atCamper Parking Area In The Greenery This area offers complete services for campers you can easily explore the narrow streets of Alberobello and admire the unique trulli up close Ostuni will enchant you with its white houses that shine in the sun Park your camper atCamper Parking Area “Masseria Ferri” or the Camper Parking Area “Lido Morelli” Both areas offer essential services for campers and are an ideal starting point for exploring the historic center of Ostuni This circular village is one of Puglia's hidden treasures Park your camper atCamper Parking Area “Trulli Pietra Lecce” located a short distance from the center of Locorotondo This area offers basic services and allows you to immerse yourself in the suggestive atmosphere of this unique village The village of Cisternino will enchant you with its medieval charm Park your camper atCamper Parking Area “Cisternino Historic Center” This area offers basic services and allows you to easily explore the historic center of Cisternino with its cobbled streets and characteristic restaurants Located on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea Polignano a Mare offers breathtaking views and a romantic atmosphere Park your camper atCamper Parking Area “Polignano a Mare” located a few steps from the historic center This area offers complete services and allows you to comfortably explore the beauties of Polignano a Mare including the famous Lama Monachile beach and the restaurants along the coast Martina Franca is another enchanting village to visit in Puglia Park your camper atCamper Parking Area “Martina Franca Center” This area offers basic services and allows you to easily explore the center of Martina Franca with its baroque churches and charming squares Puglia is a region full of enchanting villages that deserve to be visited during a camper trip The villages to see in Puglia offer an authentic experience where you can immerse yourself in the local culture admire the characteristic architecture and savor the delicious Apulian cuisine and let yourself be fascinated by their unique beauty Park your camper at the recommended parking areas which offer the necessary services for a pleasant stop Enjoy the freedom of traveling by camper and discover Puglia in all its splendor La tua pubblicità sul giornaleRichiedi informazioni the traditional event returns to the MAR Civic Museum “Girolamo Rossi” in Ventimiglia located in the prestigious setting of the Annunziata Fortress for the exchange of holiday greetings with the citizens and the members of the International Institute for Ligurian Studies young archaeologists and researchers at the Institute respectively working at the “Girolamo Rossi” Museum in Ventimiglia and at the Civic Museum of Lucus Bormani in Diano Marina will give an interesting lecture titled: “From Saturnalia to Christmas,” focusing on the Christmas tradition and its ancient origins dating back to Roman times the two speakers will present the long and multifaceted history of the Roman festival of Saturnalia and the celebrations of December 25 for Sol Invictus After the institutional greetings from the Municipal Administration of the City of Ventimiglia The event will also be an opportunity to thank those who have supported the Museum and the Institute to present the young generations active within the International Institute for Ligurian Studies always committed to the training and growth of youth and will conclude with the traditional exchange of holiday greetings ahead of the upcoming festivities Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time The world's largest producer of pistachios is Iran healthiest (because grown without pesticides) and greenest come from Sicily Between 300 and 900 meters above sea level which yield the tasty fatty nuts in the summer They were introduced here about the tenth century by Arabs who then ruled Sicily and are therefore not called pistacchio in Sicilian which lives almost entirely from pistachio harvesting and processing The Bronte pistachio gets an intense aroma from the volcanic minerals and the Sicilian sun and dry air and is therefore usually not used as a savory snack but as a raw material for Sicilian sweets such as torrone and cassata as ingredient of sausage and mortadella and of course as a pasta sauce For example for the famous fusilli al pesto di pistacchio The Italian production of 3.900 tons – of which more than 3.800 in Sicily – is barely one percent of the world total but the demand is high and more than 60% is therefore intended for export the yield remains low and the harvest expensive because on the steep and rugged slopes of the volcano As a result, a kilogram of peeled pistachios costs 50 euros in wholesale, while imports from Iran cost little more than a tenth of that. No wonder, then, that in Bronte the local product is known as the 'green gold' No wonder that the pistachio from Bonte is one of the most imitated Italian delicacies with nuts from Syria or Turkey being sold as Sicilian In other cases it is legal fraud when companies based on Etna import and package cheap pistachios and then sell them as done of Confezionato a Bronte which is also often used with products such as (so-called) Tuscan olive oil In order to protect consumers and producers against this the EU introduced the real Bronte green pistachio the predicate Protected Designation of Origin (DOP: Guarantee of Origin) So don't just look for the word Bronte in the delicatessen (or on the internet) Bronte's green gold has been beset by in-house competition an agricultural community in the southern Sicilian province of Agrigento albeit on a smaller scale than Bronte – 400 tons against 3.400 – and Raffadalli also recently filed a DOP application They don't like that in Bronte and that was the reason for one of those wonderful regional prestige fights that Italian cities 'Our lava bottom gives our product a unique quality that nothing and no one can compete with!' argues the chairman of the Bronte's consortium of pistachio farmers His colleague from Raffadelli counters that there is nothing wrong with the calcareous earth in his region and that his nuts 'are the only ones containing palm oleic acid On the site of the consortium you can also read that centuries before they started on Etna pistachios were already being grown in the province of Agrigento so that Raffadelli actually has the oldest right but the region of Sicily has already agreed to the DOP application The Italian Ministry of Agriculture still has to give its approval and then it is the turn of the European Commission it could still be arranged this year after which Sicily will have not one but two pistachio DOPs rich In Bronte they shrug their shoulders demonstratively: 'Let them come pistachiopistachiosSicilystruggle Historian who has lived in Italy for more than 30 years 20 of which as a journalist and 12 as a press and political officer at the Dutch embassy in Rome Has been working as a journalist again since May 2022 the gourmet group of the foreign press association in Rome This is Italy is a web magazine by and for Italy lovers learn the Italian language with free and paid courses be inspired by Italian cuisine and culture Here you will also find everything about Italian regions the landscape of Italy and the famous Italian lakes Read more >> © 2009-2025 This is Italy is published by DYC media