Just North of the Vatican lies this quieter area, often dubbed Rome’s white-collar neighborhood. As you walk the tree-line streets and admire the architecture, you’re sure to notice that this neighborhood has a different feel than the city center. Along the wide streets lined with shops and cafes, high schoolers meet to get coffee before…
You’re focused on the big questions while planning your next vacation: Where you will stay? What you will see? Where you will eat? One thing that might not be on your mind is how far your money will be going throughout your vacation. Here’s an idea of the different in cost of living in Rome versus…
Who Is Raphael? A Brief Look at the Artist. If Leonardo da Vinci was the Renaissance’s great mad scientist and Michelangelo was its master of grandeur and drama, then Raphael Sanzio da Urbino was the embodiment of the Renaissance’s elegance and grace. Born in the city of Urbino in 1483, Raphael was surrounded by art…
As you may know, Italy is one of the leading countries in fashion design with some of the most stylish clothes. Being stylish and up to date with the fashion trends is in the Italian culture, so you will see lots of very stylish people walking around Rome in beautiful clothes. If you get the…
A Zuccotto is a dome-shaped specialty said to be inspired by the large dome on the St. Croce cathedral in Florence. There are plenty of variations to this desert so feel free to be creative! The recipe starts with the basic Sponge Cake baked in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Ingredients for Zuccotto Italian Cake Sponge…
“Florence works” might well be the slogan for the blue-collar district of Oltrarno, just south of the River Arno. “Bohemian” also comes up frequently when describing this district, part of which lies in Florence’s historical center. Spring is considered the best time to visit due to comfortable temperatures, but expect showers. Autumn is also good,…
Who Is Giotto? A Brief Look at the Artist Giotto di Bondone is regarded as the most celebrated Italian painter of the 14th century and one of the most influential artists of the middle ages. He is considered the father of modern painting, having influenced the likes of Michelangelo, Masaccio, and Raphael. Giotto was born either…
When traveling in Italy, you are going to enjoy the best pizza, pasta, wine, and espresso. And, while you stroll down the sidewalk in the warm Italian sun, you are sure to stop and treat yourself to some gelato too. One thing to keep in mind is that not all gelato is created equal. The best…
Vitello (veal) is the name of the baby male cow who hasn’t reached 12 months of age and doesn’t weigh more than 250 kg. Because of its young age, veal meat is much leaner than beef, much more tender and easier to digest. It also contains much less cholesterol and is considered a “white meat”…
What words could be used to describe Leonardo da Vinci? Painter, inventor, sculptor, engineer? Inventor, musician, writer, geologist? Mathematician, astronomer, architect, botanist? All of these and more. The brilliant Italian was the epitome of the Renaissance ideal, and is considered by many to be one of the greatest geniuses of history. Born in Vinci in…