Ice cream, in Italian gelato, is one of the most famous Summer desserts in Italy. If you go to Italy during Summer you’ll see plenty of people walking down the streets while eating gelato. It’s a tradition and it’s also one of the most delicious sweets you can taste in Italy – surely, if you …
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Five things that bring good luck in Italy
As I already mentioned in a few articles, Italians are rather superticious. So, also in Italy, as in any other country, you’ll find some object or practices that are thought to bring good luck. In this article, you’re going to learn some of the objects and practices that are considered to bring good luck in …
Basic Italian phrases about good luck and bad luck
In some previous articles I talked about the importance superstition has for Italians. In particular, I talked about some of the gestures and objects used to ward off bad luck. Today I’d like to go a step further and talk about some basic Italian phrases Italians use to talk about good luck and bad luck. …
Italian catacombs to visit
As you well know in Italy there are many interesting historical places to see. One of these places are Italian catacombs. Catacombs are ancient underground burial places. Originally the term referred only to Roman catacombs but in the XIX century it was estended to any underground burial palce with similar features. The most famous Italian …
Ten common Italian expressions about fish
In Italy summer is approaching fast and Italians can’t wait to go on holidays to relax. Usually, Italians either go to the mountains or to the sea. So, since my mind is already riding towards golden sands and crystal clear waters, I’ve decided to write a post that is somewhat linked to it. Today, you’re …
