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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Authentic Italian crafts – Murano glass
Every region in Italy is famous for producing some specific authentic Italian crafts. Today I’d like to talk about one of the most famous Italian crafts in the world, that’s to say Murano glass. The most famous Italian area for Murano glass is, as the noun itself says, without any doubt the island of Murano. …
The legend of Sicilian Moor’s head
If you’ve ever been to Sicily, you have surely noticed peculiar vases shaped as human heads. These special vases are called Testa di Moro – Moor’s head – and are a typical Sicilian product made of pottery. But what are the origins of the Sicilian Moor’s head? Well, there’s a creepy legend about it. Let’s …
The spring of Arethusa – Siracusa’s legends
Siracusa è una città italiana molto famosa che si trova in Sicilia. Ci sono molte cose da vedere lì come i siti archeologici, grotte spettacolari, il museo archeologico, un grande castello e, ovviamente, la fonte di Aretusa. Siracusa is a very famous Italian city located in Sicily. There are many things to see there like …
The legend of the Verona arena
L’Arena di Verona è uno dei più famosi antichi anfiteatri in Italia. E’ stata costruita nel 30 AC ed è utilizzata per concerti e opere. The Verona Arena is one of the most famous ancient Roman amphitheaters in Italy. It was built in 30 AD and is used for opera performances and concerts. Però, pochissime …
