Italian cooking is famous for its delicious dishes. However, few people know that each Italian region has its typical products and dishes. So, today I’m starting a new series of articles related to Italian regional food. In this article I’m going to talk about some Piedmont’s traditional dishes and products. BACI DI DAMA Baci di …
Italian culture
Mysterious places in Tuscany
Talking about Italy, people always think about places like the Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, Canal Grande, etc. However, in Italy there are also other places that are off the tourists’ radar. Places where history mixes with mystery, superstition and legend. In this article I’m going to talk about two mysterious places you can visit …
Italian drama film – Three films you might like
Watching Italian films is surely a way to learn Italian better and to understand or discover some aspects of the Italian culture. In a previous article, I listed five Italian comedy films, today, I’ll list three Italian drama films you might like. Roma città aperta Roma città aperta – Rome open city – is a …
Places to visit when in Turin
Many tourists when come to Italy visit the most famous city like Rome, Milan, Florence, Pisa, etc. However, really few of them know that Turin, the largest city in Piedmont, is rich of interesting places to visit. Turin has been a literary center of great importance in 19th century and many intellectuals and artists like …
What’s your favourite Italian Carnival mask?
In Italy Carnival is a festive season that is generally celebrated during February or March. During Carnival there are parades and street parties where people usually wear masks and costumes. Carnival is a special period of time where social roles are suspended. So, everyone can mock everyone, even the authority. It’s not surprising that nowadays …
