Below you'll find a list of all posts from March, 2010
The Associated Press reported that the ceiling of Roman Emperor Nero’s Golden Palace unexpectedly collapsed on Tuesday, but fortunately, no one was injured, as the collapsed area is currently closed for restoration. Officials believe heavy rains in Rome caused the partial collapse, reported BBC News. The damaged area, which measured roughly 645 square feet, is located in the tunnels in …
Looking for a new corner of Italy to explore? How about the coast of southern Lazio? Equidistant from Rome and Naples, filled with ruins, gardens and spectactular beaches. Then we head up to Chianti to check in with butcher Dario Cecchini and what’s new in town of Panzano. Did you know that agriturismi offer some of the best food in Italy? Especially this one in Piemonte… (8 pages)
Dario Cecchini helped put his hometown in Chianti on the map. Now he's expanded his butcher shop into several restaurants. Judy Witts Francini reports on Dario's sister's shop and new B+B and what else there is to see and do in Panzano.
Hitting the beach on the coast of Lazio Italy. We tell you where to stay and where to eat (especially that fresh seafood!) in Gaeta, Sperlonga, Sabaudia, Terracina and other beach resorts.
The area between Sabaudia and Formia is a 40-mile stretch that is 60 miles south of Rome and 60 miles north of Naples. There are hill towns, a national park, gardens, churches and beaches, and the remains of temples and villas.
The agriturismo in this area not only exemplifies the best of Piemontese hospitality, but the best of the local cuisine. Read on for details on this and how to get local recipes.
Rome’s most famous monument, the Colosseum, is getting a much-needed renovation. In its 2,000 years, the Colosseum has suffered from centuries of earthquakes and neglect, leaving its structure partially damaged and its walls covered in grime. Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno told Ansa News that the extensive project would focus on the cleanup and restoration of the landmark’s exterior walls. New …
In an effort to promote cycling internationally, organizers of one of the sport’s most prestigious races, the Giro d’Italia, have announced that the prologue to the race will be held in Washington, DC in 2012, according to The Washington Post. The Giro d’Italia, which takes place mostly in Italy, will bring thousands of acclaimed cyclists and enthusiastic spectators from around …
Little is known about the life and work of illustrious Renaissance artist Giorgione Barbarelli, but what survives lingers in a small museum in the artist’s hometown of Castelfranco Veneto, just under 25 miles west of Venice. The painter, known as Giorgione, was born around 1477 and died from the plague in Venice in 1510. His studies with renowned artists Giovanni …
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