Pantheon: 2000 years of history

Pantheon: 2000 years of history

LEARN MORE The Pantheon in Rome is one of the most famous monuments of the city and perhaps the most enigmatic building of the whole Italy. This splendid church dedicated “to all the gods” was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27...
How about a cooking class?

How about a cooking class?

THE ART OF COOKING Taking a cooking class while on vacation in Italy is very popular among travelers, who often choose to take part in one and couple it – say – with a nice wine tasting or a fine (hopefully!) dinner, that they themselves will have prepared...
Christmas Markets in Italy

Christmas Markets in Italy

SEASONAL FESTIVITIES I Mercatini di Natale (Christmas Markets) are a big tradition in Europe and Italy hosts many of those in either big cities or small villages. They may last for a couple of days to a month or even go on after Epiphany on January 6th. It is a lovely...
Espresso, macchiato o cappuccino?

Espresso, macchiato o cappuccino?

THE ART OF COFFEE Coffee is undoubtedly one of the most popular beverages in the world. It made its first appearance in Venice in 1570 thanks to Prospero Alpino, a physician from Padova, who returning from a trip to the far East, took a few bags of coffee with him,...