and as expected by children as St. Nicholas or Santa Claus at home! 2- What is the history of the Befana? According to the story that children in Italy are told today, the Magi on their way to Bethlehem to give gifts to the baby Jesus asked an old woman for directions. They offered her to fol ...
What is commedia dell'arte? The commedia dell'arte is a genre of popular theater that appeared in Italy around 1550. This theatrical genre is characterized by stereotypical characters and slapstick situations. With the exception of love roles, all actors wear masks. The Italian expression 'comme ...
1- To enjoy the sandy beaches If the Seaside resort of Alassio is so well known and appreciated in Italy, it is because it has one of the longest sandy beaches in Liguria. This south-facing Beach is over 3 km long. This is often the reason why tourists go there and it is usually where the tour o ...
any, this day is a holiday and the Sternsinger bless the houses. These are children in disguise who go from house to house and sing. Christmas in Italy In Italy, Christmas traditions vary from region to region. In some regions, it is Santa Claus, 'Babo Natale' or the Little Jesus, 'Gesu Bambino' ...
Presentation Milan Capital of Lombardy and economic capital of Italy. Milan is often criticized for being a large metropolis, quite different from cities such as Rome, Palermo or Florence. However, the city is full of assets and charm. European capital of fashion, city of gastronomy etc. It will t ...
- Arles - Aix-en-Provence - the plateau of Valensole known for its lavender - Digne-les-Bains - Barcelonnette - Cuneo in Italy. This long-distance hiking itinerary has 33 stages in all, 24 of which are in France and 9 in Italy up to Borgo San Dalmazzo. It is a hikin ...
sturias, Cantabria and Galicia. For the finest palates, the Basque Country. As the Spanish poets used to say, Spain is a piece of Heaven on Earth. Italy Between green hills and stones that tell the story of a glorious past, Italy attracts the traveler with a unique charm that we will not find in ...
d'Arte Contemporanea and the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. The Castello di Rivoli Museo is one of the most famous contemporary art museums in Italy. It is a beautiful castle that houses an amazing art collection. The contemporary works are displayed in the castle's halls, creating a stu ...
A territory of mountains The Grand Paradiso National Park is located in Italy between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont. It covers about 70,000 hectares, in a mountain territory ranging from 800 m to 4061 m altitude at the summit of Gran Paradiso. This jewel box of preserved nature is not far from t ...
s trees in the world as it dominates the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and proudly displays over 3 million lights! 5- The Christmas tree of Gubbio in Italy Maybe you've never heard of the medieval town of Gubbio in northern Italy... Yet it can boast one of the 5 most beautiful Christmas trees in the ...
more memorable when you can admire it in an exceptional site. The last of our 5 unusual getaway ideas in Europe suggests you head to Lake Maggiore in Italy. This lake located on the border between Italy and Switzerland is home to three fabulous islands, the Borromean Islands. If you want to ex ...
these battles. The splendor of such a corso, of typically Nice inspiration, has seduced the United States, Quebec, England, Tahiti and our Neighbors Italy. Nice exports all over the world this know-how of elegance, beauty and charm that are the Battles of Flowers. The Corso At the opening of the ...
eter's Cathedral in Cologne in Germany, the cathedrals of Burgos and Leon in Spain, Westminster Abbey in England and Antwerp Cathedral in Belgium. In Italy, Milan Cathedral has no less than 135 jagged spires. You will find a photo gallery on the site below. ...
days maximum. The 27 countries in question are: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerla ...
atin in the oven at 180° (Th.6) for about 25 minutes. Serve hot. Did you know that? Polenta or 'polente' is a specialty that originated in northern Italy. However, it belongs to the culinary traditions of many regions of Europe: the County-of-nice and Savoy, Switzerland but also Bulgaria and Rom ...
neighbors. This holiday is also celebrated throughout Scandinavia (in Denmark, Norway, Finland) and in some southern European countries, including Italy, Iceland and Croatia. 3- This festival celebrates the light. The first name Lucia comes from the Latin lux, lucis, light, and Saint Lucia celeb ...
Why this name? Although its name may be confusing, the Pomodoro Method has nothing to do with tomatoes. It gets its name from the tomato-shaped kitchen machine that was used by the creator of this method, Francesco Cirillo. The latter developed this time management method in the 1980s when he ...
uliflower and its Italian variant the romanesco cabbage with conical florets so aesthetically pleasing 3- the broccoli which also comes to us from Italy 4- the Brussels sprout which is shaped like a tree one meter high. Its advantage is that it can be harvested throughout the winter. 5- Chi ...
of the year, the owners of the shop have planned a sort of signposted route, with a direction for the visit. Some do not hesitate to come from Belgium, Italy or even the United States and Asia to perfect their Christmas decoration with handcrafted and authentic items, in the purest tradition of ...
he human at the center of the image, even when his presence is only hinted at. From the United States to Southeast Asia, via Brazil, Cuba, Africa, Italy, Afghanistan and India, this exhibition offers a true world tour in images and, above all, an emotional exploration of Steve McCurry's world. ...
