Etna is one of the most known Italian volcanoes. But did you know that there’s a legend about the Italian volcano Etna? If not, you’re about to learn it. The legend about the origin of Etna The legend about the origin of the Italian volcano Etna sees two main characters: Zeus, the father of the …
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The biggest Celtic festival in Italy
Every year many Italian towns organize special festivals. One of these festivals takes place in Montelago, a small town in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region. The one organized in Montelago is the biggest Celtic festival in Italy. Why is there a Celtic festival in Italy? Well, in the 3rd century BC the …
What to see in Turin and nearby
Turin is an important city in northern Italy with many things to see. It’s the capoluogo (administrative center) of Piedmont and it’s surrounded by the Alpine arch and the Superga hill. In the past, it was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy and it was the main intellectual and political center during the Risorgimento. …
The Italian May Tournament in Cuorgné
Durante la primavera e l’estate molte città italiane organizzano eventi storici. Uno di questi eventi è organizzato dal comune di Cuorgné nel mese di maggio. During summer and spring many Italian cities organize historical events. One of these events is organized by the town of Cuorgné in May. Cuorgné è un comune piemontese che ogni …
Isabella di Morra and the castle of Valsinni
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 …