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The Carnival parades along the Grand Canal

And if on Saturday evening the setting was Piazza San Marco, yesterday the celebrations for the opening of the Carnival of […]

Grand Ball at San Marco for the opening of the Carnival

Yesterday was a magical evening in St. Mark's Square for the opening of the Carnival, a blend of reality and cinematic influences. It was the Grand Ball […]

“Olympus”, the Venice Carnival from myth to game

And it couldn't be otherwise for the 2026 Venice Carnival. This year it will "travel" alongside the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, […]

In Venice, the Befane arrive by boat, amidst the cold, wind, and a few snowflakes.

The 45th edition of the Epiphany Regatta took place this morning in Venice, finishing under the huge stocking suspended over the […]

The Closing of the Holy Door in Rome: The Jubilee Is Over

Pope Leo XIV closed the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, marking the end of the 2025 Jubilee dedicated to […]

La Befana: the history, meaning, and magic of an all-Italian tradition.

The feast of the Epiphany, celebrated every year on January 6th, is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions of Italian culture […]

Italian Villages: When Identity Becomes Development and Opportunity

Italian villages represent one of the most authentic expressions of our country's cultural heritage. Small towns often far from […]

New Year's Eve, the night of taking stock: Italian traditions, memories, and hopes.

New Year's Eve has always been an emotional watershed for Italians: a symbolic boundary between what […]

St. Stephen's Day, December 26: History and Traditions in Italy

In Italy, December 26th isn't just "the day after Christmas." It's the feast of St. Stephen, a celebration […]

The Magic of the Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree is one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the holiday season. But how did this custom originate and how […]

In the shadow of the Christmas tree in St. Mark's Square

In the shadow of the great Christmas tree in St. Mark's Square, the notes of the Christmas Concert in the Basilica still echo. […]

Christmas in Italy: Three cities that tell the magic of the holidays

Christmas in Italy is an experience that goes beyond lights and gifts. It's a journey through traditions, atmospheres […]

Tombola: the Christmas game that unites all generations

Christmas in Italy is made up of simple but profound traditions, of gestures that are repeated every year and that […]

December 7: The Southern Tradition of Tuna Puccetta

On December 7, the eve of the Immaculate Conception, in many areas of Southern Italy – particularly in Puglia and Salento […]

A dream hotel in Catania, Palazzo Sangiorgio

Palazzo Sangiorgio is the name of the new five-star hotel located in Catania's Civita district […]

Restoration of the Fountain of Ceres: recovery of the heritage

The passage of time and exposure to the elements have slowly eroded the Fountain of Ceres, also known as the […]

The youngest bagpiper in Sicily is Attilio Vagliasindi from Catania.

At ten years old, Catania native Attilio Vagliasindi is already a multi-instrumentalist and the youngest bagpiper in Sicily. Here […]

Discovering Roman Catania: Circus Maximus and Naumachia

Walking around Catania, you may come across unfamiliar monuments or structures, immersed in neglect. […]

Traveling in Sicily, an exclusive book

Musical interlude in the presentation of Traveling in Sicily ph Angela Strano

The treasures kept at the Palazzo degli Elefanti

On very special and limited occasions, Palazzo degli Elefanti, the seat of the Municipality of Catania, opened its doors to welcome […]

Holywin, All Saints' Day celebrations come to Catania.

The parish of Santa Maria di Gesù is also organizing Holywin, the feast of All Saints, this year, an event that […]

A dramatized visit to the Infected Bastion

The evocative Bastione degli Infetti, on the occasion of the 2023 edition of Le vie dei Tesori in Catania, offers a theatrical visit […]

Le Vie dei Tesori 2023 in Catania: Here are the locations and experiences

Le Vie dei Tesori 2023 in Catania once again offers many places to discover and rediscover, as well as experiences to enjoy. […]

Librino: A "Green Plan" to Promote Antonio Presti's Works

Following the inauguration on April 14, 2023, we are considering how to make the Gate of Beauty accessible and safe and […]

The blessing of the students and school staff

A new school year begins, full of long weekends, initiatives, and new features for both students and […]

The sanctuary church of the Madonna di Ognina

The sanctuary church was built in 1392 and dedicated to the Madonna. It stands on the shore of Porto Ulisse in Catania, in Ognina. Madonna […]

The historic seaside resorts of Catania's cliffs

The long and evocative cliffs of Catania offer swimmers from Catania and beyond the opportunity to dive into the waters […]

Feast and Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Catania

On June 13th, Catania also celebrates the feast of Saint Anthony, one of the most beloved saints, in the church of the same name […]

The restoration of the Liotru, symbol of Catania

The restoration of the Liotru, the symbol of the city of Catania, began this morning at the request of the municipal administration following […]

The Sangiorgi Theatre, a theatre to experience and discover

Inaugurated in the early 1900s, the Sangiorgi Theater is an iconic example of Art Nouveau in Catania and a cultural and tourist space […]

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