The castle of Valsinni is in the province of Matera, in Basilicata, and dates back to 1000a.D. It’s famous because it’s the place where the famous poet Isabella di Morra was borned and lived. The Morra family came into possession of the castle in the 16th century and owned it until 1638, when it became …
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What does così mean in Italian?
The Italian word così is widely used in Italy. Of course, this word can be used in different contexts. So, today I’d like to explain to you how to use the Italian word così properly. Let’s start. Così The first meaning of così is “in this way; in that way”. Examples: Se lo pieghi così, …
Typical Italian products: Puncetto Valsesiano
There are many typical Italian products Italy is famous for such as pizza, gelato, shoes, oil, wine, etc. However, there are also some typical Italian products that are completely unknown to the majority of people, even Italian people. I think one of these products is Puncetto Valsesiano. So, let’s see what this Italian product is …
What does allora mean in Italian?
Allora is a very useful word in Italian. It can have several meanings and it can be used in different contexts. So, today you’re going to learn all the meanings of the Italian word allora and how to use it. Allora The first meaning of the Italian word allora is back then. As Italian synonyms …
Mardi gras recipes – Italian chiacchiere
In Italy every year we celebrate Mardi gras. Mardi Gras, literally fat Tuesday, was celebrated because it was the last day Catholics could eat fatty foods before starting a 40 days light food diet for Easter. Today Mardi Gras in Italy is mainly a celebration day where people dress in costumes and gather to watch …
