Culture, travel, food, traditions — the Italy you don't see on postcards.
Lucio Battisti was an Italian singer-songwriter who left an indelible mark on the music industry. Born on March 5, 1943, Battisti began his musical journey at a young age. He gained recognition in the 1960s as a member of the band I Campioni before transitioning to a successful solo career. Battisti’s distinctive voice and innovative […]
Certainly you have already heard about Focaccia, the beloved Italian delicacy that has been enjoyed for generations. Here is a traditional recipe for making authentic Italian focaccia at home. It is very simple, but attention… Focaccia is so irresistible, you won’t be able to do without it! Ingredients: Process: This authentic Italian focaccia recipe is […]
Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “A Night of the Utmost Elegance” in Italian. This reading is best suited for Intermediate students… but if you are just getting started with the Italian language, don’t worry! You can still […]
Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “A Perfect Love” in Italian. This reading is best suited for Intermediate students… but if you are just getting started with the Italian language, don’t worry! You can still have a great […]
“The Barber of Seville” is a comic opera written by Gioachino Rossini. It premiered in 1816 and remains one of the most popular operas in the repertoire. Today, after over 200 years, this opera is one of the top three most loved and often performed operas in theaters around the world. Here you can find […]
For Italians, football is one of the fundamental pillars of life. It is a moment of leisure and profound union. You can see it in this video, in which Bresh, a young Italian singer, performs excited and incredulous in the stadium of his favorite team: Genoa. Bresh wrote this love song for his favorite team […]
Discover the stunning beauty of the Isole Egadi. Prepare to embark on this virtual expedition. Imagine immersing yourself in a world of coral reefs and coming face to face with magnificent sea turtles as they gracefully navigate the underwater realm. You understood well: sea turtles can be spotted, and in Favignana, there is even a […]
1) What is the name of the archipelago where Favignana is? A) Eolie B) Egadi C) Marettimo 2) “Pane di Matera” is a specialty in the Basilicata region: how do you translate “pane” in English? A) bread B) pepper C) cereal 3) A Neapolitan mask that can’t keep secrets: A) Arlecchino B) Pantalone C) Pulcinella […]
“I Leoni di Sicilia” is an Italian television series directed by Paolo Genovese, a famous Italian director and screenwriter. Set in Sicily, the series tells the story of a powerful family of the 19th and 20th centuries: Florio family. In particular, it recounts the entire journey from the rise to the decline of the family, […]
Cinque Terre is a stunning destination located in the Liguria region that captivates visitors with its beauty. It is composed of five colorful fishing villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. They are described as colorful places because Cinque Terre is known for its colorful houses perched on cliffs overlooking the bright waters […]
Actually, that’s not the Colosseum! The Arena di Verona is a Roman amphitheater located in the city center. Built in the 1st century AD, it is one of the best-preserved ancient structures of its kind. The arena was originally used for gladiator fights and other forms of entertainment. Today, it is primarily known for its […]
