Do you understand what Festa della Repubblica means? The Festa della Repubblica is an important Italian national holiday celebrated on the 2nd June. It was estabilished to remember the birth of the Italian Republic. The 2nd June has not been chosen by chance: it is the date of the national referendum which took place in […]
How much do you know about the history of Italian Carnival? The history of Italian Carnival is really interesting: this festivity in Italy dates back to the Romans, who used to celebrate pagan rituals in honour of Saturn and to go down the streets singing and praising him. During the celebrations, people could mix all […]
Do you know where little Italy in London is? Little Italy in London is a very important area for all those Italians who arrived in this city in different periods: also known as Italian Hill or Italian Quarter, its boundaries are Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell Road and Rosebery Avenue. Firstly Italians migrated to London during the […]
How will the Festa della Repubblica 2020 be celebrated in Italy? The Festa della Repubblica 2020 on the 2nd June will be different from what we are used to. The tough times Italy has been through will obviously affect the traditional events organised every year. According to the new rules to be followed due to […]
How will Italians celebrate the Liberation Day 2020? The Liberation Day 2020 in Italy is going to be very different from what we are used to. As you probably know, the Liberation Day falls on 25th April and it’s a national holiday. The 25th April 1945 marks the liberation of Italy from nazi-fascism and the […]
Is Taormina your next Italian destination? We believe that Taormina is one of those unforgettable places you must see in Italy. Perched on the side of a mountain, Taormina has a strategic position. From there you can enjoy an amazing view of the coast and of the Etna volcano. The town is also magic! Its […]
