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Glamour, Gourmet Food and…Gunfire? (October/November 2020)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Picture an Italy on high alert. Dread isn’t quite what’s afoot, exactly, but in the major cities—Milan and Rome, in particular—people look suspect. Bodies are quick to stiffen in public spaces. Sirens cry late into the night; carabinieri eyes linger on residents a little bit longer than they’re accustomed to or comfortable with. And glitzy, expensive restaurants with densely seated clients don’t exactly feel like the safest places to …

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The Women of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Portraits (August/September 2020)

This article originally appeared in the August/September 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Growing up in late 15th-century Florence, Leonardo da Vinci was surrounded by smart, beautiful women. While the young artist was learning from Andrea del Verrocchio, painters were busy depicting upstanding women in profile. In these portraits, the point was not to reveal anything about the woman’s personality, but rather …

Share Your Dream: A Friendship That Has Endured (June/July 2020)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. When I dream of Italy, I dream of the places I’ve been with my Italian friend, Liliana who lives in Milan, and the places in Italy we have yet to see together. Liliana and I were matched up, by happenstance, as pen pals in 1977. I was taking …

There’s Always Italy: A Chat with Frances Mayes (March 2020)

This article originally appeared in the March 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. One of my favorite things to say is, “no matter what, we always have Italy.” I know my friend Frances Mayes feels the same way, even during these impossibly difficult times as we go to press. Frances is a most calming presence both in person and in her prose. Hopefully …

World War II Resistance Museum Planned for Milan (December 2019/January 2020)

This article originally appeared in the December 2019/January 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Join to access the entire issue and over 170 others! Italy’s culture ministry has dedicated 15 million euros to build and open a museum dedicated to the World War II anti-Fascist resistance fighters in Milan. The Museo Nazionale della Resistenza (National Resistance Museum) will detail how these …

What’s New in Italy in 2019

This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Join to access the entire issue and 160 others! There’s a saying that comes to mind when we think of Italy: “Everything old is new again.” Italy may be known for ancient ruins but its also a country of innovation and rediscovery. So indeed, there’s always something new in …

What’s New in Italy in 2019 – Celebrating Da Vinci in Milan (November 2018)

This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main What’s New in 2019 article here. To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest minds of all time, the city of Milan is hosting year-long celebrations of the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci. The 15th-century Castello Sforzesco is the heart of the …

Tim Parks: “Translating” Italy For Readers (February 2017)

This article appears in the February 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. You probably know Tim Parks from his lively, witty and extremely well-observed books about Italy, which include Italian Neighbors (1992), An Italian Education (1996) and Italian Ways (2013). In those volumes, the British Parks details his life in his adopted country, where he moved in 1981 after …

Unique Experiences for Kids in Italy’s Five Major Cities

This article originally appeared in the April 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. If Italy is a full-on sensory experience for adults can it be much different for children? Absolutely not. Almost everything you can do in Italy – from a visit to a local market to soaking in some of the world’s greatest art – can be adapted into a fun …

Unique Experiences for Kids in Milan

This article originally appeared in the April 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Marionettes in Action Carlo Colla & Figli Theater and Workshop (39) 02 89531301 www.marionettecolla.org/en/ Price: 16€ for adults, 10€ for visitors under 25 The marionette shows of the Teatro Colla (a three-centuries-old endeavor) are a real treat for children old enough to sit through a performance. This spring the “company,” …

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