What’s New in Italy in 2019 – New Ticketing System at Uffizi (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. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, home of Michelangelo’s David, is infamous for its long lines that stretch from two to four hours in peak season. That’s about to change, as the museum has completely revamped its ticketing system, virtually eliminating queues for its …

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What’s New in Italy in 2019 – Reviving Solomeo (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. Like many small, rural towns in Italy, Solomeo’s population has dwindled to just 436 because of urbanization. Soon, though, visitors may outnumber residents thanks to Brunello Cucinelli, who has invested in this Umbrian town so thoroughly that the town is experiencing a rebirth. …

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What’s New in Italy in 2019 – Free Admission to State Museums (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. After four years of offering monthly free admission to the public, the Italian Ministry of Culture and Italian state-sponsored museums are introducing a new program in 2019 that will increase the number of free-admission days from 12 to 20. As in previous years, …

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What’s New in Italy in 2019 – Ducati Theme Park (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. Motorsport fans, rejoice! In 2019, Ducati World will open as an eight-acre themed addition to the Mirabilandia Amusement Park in Savio, Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region. Mirabilandia is already a destination for fun-seeking families and kids of all ages, and Ducati World will …

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What’s New in Italy in 2019 – Escher a Napoli (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. The Escher exhibit has been travelling for the past few years and has attracted a record number of visitors at most of its stops. Naples’ Palazzo delle Arti Napoli (PAN) is currently serving as the exhibit’s temporary home, and about 200 works are …

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What’s New in Italy in 2019 – European Wine City (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. The Sannio Falenghina territory in Campania, including the towns of Guardia Sanframondi, Castelvenere, Sant’Agata de’ Goti, Torrecuso and Solopaca has been given the prestigious title of European Wine City 2019 by RECEVIN, the European Network of Wine Cities. These municipalities, all in the …

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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 …

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What’s New in Italy in 2019 – Matera: Cultural Capital (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. ‘’In 2019, all eyes will be on Matera,’’ says Alberto Bonisoli, Italy’s Minister of Cultural Heritage. The magical city in the region of Basilicata is a European Capital of Culture for the coming year. This initiative aims to bring awareness, and hopefully …

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Lavazza Coffee Museum Opens in Turin (October 2018)

This article originally appeared in the October 2018 issue of Dream of Italy.  As the European capital of coffee culture, Italy has a reverence for the stuff ingrained in its national fabric. Lavazza, one of Italy’s largest coffee brands and the fourth-largest worldwide, has just opened a new coffee museum in Turin, where the brand was established in 1895. Visitors …

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Palazzo Merulana Shines Again (October 2018)

This article originally appeared in the October 2018 issue of Dream of Italy.  It’s hard to believe that what was formerly an eyesore on one of the most important streets in Rome has become a polished building of white walls and tall glass windows. The Palazzo Merulana, on via Merulana, sits between two of Rome’s major basilicas: Santa Maria Maggiore and …

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