This delicious sweet cake traditionally closes the Easter Lunch with the Chocolate Eggs, because since ancient times, eggs and doves have a strong symbolic value of peace, rebirth and love. Read the rest »
Santa Croce in Florence is one of the oldest Franciscan basilicas and one of the bigger. Beside the church stands the monastery with two cloisters, the novices’rooms, the Chapter House, better known as the Pazzi Chapel, and the refectory, where now the Museum is located. Read the rest »
Limoncello is a delicious Italian drink, made from the goodness of the best lemons and sipped, not only in Italy but also in many countries overseas. Read the rest »
It was named by the name of one of the owners. The sculpture is considered to be Michelangelo’s testament. Choosing an unusual pattern, he wanted to portray Jesus standing with the Mother supporting the effort of the dead body of her Son. Read the rest »
Built around 123 D.C. as a tomb for Emperor Hadrian and his family, Castel Sant’Angelo has an unusual destiny in art-historical landscape of the capital. Read the rest »
The Puccini Festival is held in Torre del Lago Puccini on the shores of Lake Massaciuccoli, in Tuscany, in the town of Viareggio. Read the rest »
San Giovanni Rotondo is a town of 26,442 inhabitants in the province of Foggia. It is part of the Gargano National Park. Read the rest »
