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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Ingredients (Makes 4 Serving)</div><ul class="unIndentedList" style="text-align: justify;"><li>1 slice of garlic</li>
<li>250 ml of broth</li>
<li>8 Capesante</li>
<li>½ glass of oil or butter</li>
<li>80 gr of breadcrumbs</li>
<li>50 gr of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese</li>
<li>Pepper</li>
<li>2 spoons of grinded parsley </li>
</ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Preparation<strong> :</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>1- </strong>Clean out capesante carefully, they should be cleaned by separating them from their nut, washing them carefully and wiping them. The nut is typically used to serve them, so it is recommended to wash it as well, even using steel wool.Before cooking make sure to remove their filamentous and darker parts. Wash them under running water, as there is often some sand inside them. To open them, you can use a knife or, more simply, just throw them into hot water for a moment.<strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2-</strong> Prepare the stuffing for the au gratin: In a bowl mix breadcrumbs with parsley, cheese, grinded garlic, pepper, half of the oil and broth, and mix so as to obtain a homogenous; creamy but not liquid paste.<strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>3-</strong> Put all the capesante up on a baking sheet, after removing the nut's upper part, and cover them with the paste you prepared, wetting them with some oil.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>4-</strong> Prewarm your oven up to 200C and cook your capesante ten minutes or until the paste is well gilded. Serve hot.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Preparation Time: 20 Minutes, Cooking Time: 10 Minutes</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-55425415623508393362012-03-04T02:38:00.001-08:002012-03-04T02:47:04.596-08:00Bruschetta<div style="text-align: justify;">The word "bruschetta" has its origins in central Italy, and it's a slice of toasted bread.<br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Bruschetta's main seasoning is a very good extra virgin olive oil. Any lesser quality oil is not suitable.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The oil fragrances vary according to the area of origin, as well as its texture, density and acidity. Consider trying the oil from Puglia, Sicily and Calabria. Remember that if you use too much garlic you risk to cover the aroma and fragrance of the oil you've used. The breadcrumb should be oiled well, but not dripping wet and it should be seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the aroma and flavor.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The same remark about garlic, in my opinion, goes also for the other ingredients - less is more.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The various "innovations", from anchovies with capers, cheese, any flavorful sauce, are to be added in quantities that give flavor and color, but not in doses which will cover any other flavoring. You certainly have seen some "creative" bruschettas with huge amounts of various ingredients.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Normally, the unfortunate consumer does not know how to take a bite off of a very big bruschetta. They begin to eat the bruschetta and in the meanwhile the ingredients start to slip everywhere. They try to stem the fall with a napkin, and in the meanwhile the oil and tomatoes are smeared on the other hand; or if the bruschetta is not too large, they try to open thier mouth as much as possible and eat it in one bite. A real disaster! So the golden rule is simplicity. Instead of using a thousand ingredients all together, maybe it's better to prepare some more bruschettas, each one different from the other one.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Tomato Bruschetta</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.taste.com.au/images/recipes/sfi/2004/11/7976.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 242px;" src="http://cdn.taste.com.au/images/recipes/sfi/2004/11/7976.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ingredients for 4 people</p> <ul style="text-align: justify;" type="disc"><li>4 slices of Tuscan bread</li><li>2 ripe tomatoes</li><li>1 garlic clove</li><li>basil leaves</li><li>extra virgin oil</li><li>salt and pepper</li></ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">Preparation:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Wash the tomatoes, blanch them briefly in boiling water, drain, remove the peel, the seeds and the water inside. Cut them into cubes and collect them in a bowl.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Wash the basil leaves, dry them and add them to the tomatoes. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper. Stir and let it marinate for about an hour.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Toast the bread in the oven, rub each slice with the garlic and add the tomato. Serve the bruschettas warm or cold, as preferred.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-35690859136025460652012-03-03T02:16:00.000-08:002012-03-03T02:16:54.493-08:00Climate of Italy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Italy has a variety of climate systems. The inland northern areas of Italy (for example Turin, Milan, and Bologna) have a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa), while the coastal areas of Liguria and the peninsula south of Florence generally fit the Mediterranean climate profile (Köppen climate classification CSa).<br />
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Between the north and south there can be a considerable difference in temperature, above all during the winter: in some winter days it can be −2 °C (28.4 °F) and snowing in Milan, while it is 8 °C (46.4 °F) in Rome and 20 °C (68.0 °F) in Palermo. Temperature differences are less extreme in the summer.<br />
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The east coast of the italian peninsula is not as wet as the west coast, but is usually colder in the winter. The east coast north of Pescara is occasionally affected by the cold bora winds in winter and spring, but the wind is less strong here than around Trieste. During these frosty spells from E–NE cities like Rimini, Ancona, Pescara and the entire eastern hillside of the Apennines can be affected by true "blizzards". The town of Fabriano, located just around 300 m (984 ft) in elevation, can often see 0.5–0.6 m (1 ft 7.7 in–1 ft 11.6 in) of fresh snow fall in 24 hours during these episodes.<br />
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On the coast from Ravenna to Venice and Trieste, snow falls more rarely: during cold spells from the east, the cold can be harsh but with bright skies; while during the snowfalls that affect Northern Italy, the Adriatic coast can see a milder Sirocco wind which makes snow turn to rain—the mild effects of this wind often disappear just a few kilometres inside the plain, and sometimes the coast from Venice to Grado sees snow while it is raining in Trieste, the Po River mouths and Ravenna. Rarely, the city of Trieste may see snow blizzards with north-eastern winds; in the colder winters, the Venice Lagoon may freeze, and in the coldest ones even enough to walk on the ice sheet.<br />
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<strong>Tuscan landscape.</strong></div><br />
Summer is usually more stable, although the northern regions often have thunderstorms in the afternoon/night hours and some grey and rainy days. So, while south of Florence the summer is typically dry and sunny, in the north it tends to be more humid and cloudy. Spring and Autumn weather can be very changeable, with sunny and warm weeks (sometimes with Summer-like temperatures) suddenly broken off by cold spells or followed by rainy and cloudy weeks.<br />
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In the north precipitation is more evenly distributed during the year, although the summer is usually slightly wetter. Between November and March the Po valley is often covered by fog, especially in the central zone (Pavia, Piacenza, Cremona and Mantua), while the number of days with lows below 0 °C (32 °F) is usually from 60 to 90 a year, with peaks of 100–110 days in the mainly rural zones.[2] Snow is quite common between early December and early March in cities like Turin, Milan and Bologna, but sometime it appears in late November or late March and even April. In the winter of 2005–2006, Milan received around 0.75–0.8 m (2 ft 5.53 in–2 ft 7.50 in) or 75–80 cm (29.5–31.5 in) of fresh snow, Como around 1 m (3 ft 3.37 in) or 100 cm (39.4 in), Brescia 0.5 m (1 ft 7.69 in) or 50 cm (19.7 in), Trento 1.6 m (5 ft 2.99 in) or 160 cm (63.0 in), Vicenza around 0.45 m (1 ft 5.72 in) or 45 cm (17.7 in), Bologna around 0.3 m (11.81 in) or 30 cm (11.8 in), and Piacenza around 0.8 m (2 ft 7.50 in) or 80 cm (31.5 in).<br />
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<strong>Lake Garda from Riva del Garda.</strong></div><br />
Summer temperatures are often similar north to south. July temperatures are 22–24 °C (71.6–75.2 °F) north of river Po, like in Milan or Venice, and south of river Po can reach 24–25 °C (75.2–77 °F) like in Bologna, with fewer thunderstorms; on the coasts of Central and Southern Italy, and in the near plains, mean temperatures goes from 23 °C to 27 °C (80.6 °F). Generally, the hottest month is August in the south and July in the north; during these months the thermometer can reach 38–42 °C (100.4–107.6 °F) in the south and 32–35 °C (89.6–95 °F) in the north; Sometimes the country can be split as during winter, with rain and 20–22 °C (68–71.6 °F) during the day in the north, and 30–40 °C (86–104 °F) in the south; but, having a hot and dry summer does not mean that Southern Italy will not see rain from June to August.<br />
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The coldest month is January: the Po valley's mean temperature is between -1–1 °C (30.2–33.8 °F), Venice<br />
2–3 °C (35.6–37.4 °F), Trieste 4 °C (39.2 °F), Florence 5–6 °C (41–42.8 °F), Rome 7–8 °C (44.6–46.4 °F), Naples9 °C (48.2 °F), and Cagliari 12 °C (53.6 °F). Winter morning lows can occasionally reach -30 to -20 °C (-22 to -4 °F) in the Alps, -14 to -8 °C (6.8 to 17.6 °F) in the Po valley, −7 °C (19.4 °F) in Florence, −4 °C (24.8 °F) in Rome, −2 °C (28.4 °F) in Naples and 2 °C (35.6 °F) in Palermo. In cities like Rome and Milan, strong heat islands can exist, so that inside the urban area, winters can be milder and summers more sultry.<br />
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On some winter mornings it can be just −3 °C (26.6 °F) in Milan's Dome plaza while -8 to -9 °C (17.6 to 15.8 °F) in the metropolitan outskirts, in Turin can be just −5 °C (23.0 °F) in the city centre and -10 to -12 °C (14 to 10.4 °F) in the metropolitan outskirts. Often, the largest snowfalls happen in February, sometime in January or March; in the Alps, snow falls more in autumn and spring over 1,500 m (4,921 ft), because winter is usually marked by cold and dry periods; while the Apennines see many more snow falls during winter, but they are warmer and less wet in the other seasons.<br />
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Both the mountain chains can see up to 5–10 m (16 ft 4.85 in–32 ft 9.70 in) or 500–1,000 cm (196.9–393.7 in) of snow in a year at 2,000 m (6,562 ft); on the highest peaks of the Alps, snow may fall even during mid summer, and glaciers are present.<br />
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The record low is −45 °C (−49 °F) in the Alps, and −29 °C (−20.2 °F) near sea level (recorded on January 12, 1985 at San Pietro Capofiume, hamlet of Molinella, in the Province of Bologna), while in the south cities like Catania, Foggia, Lecce or Alghero have experienced highs of 46 °C (114.8 °F) in some hot summers.Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-83171763088078181582012-03-03T01:15:00.000-08:002012-03-03T01:15:49.609-08:00Geography of Italy<div>The diverse and exquisite nature of the Geography of Italy accounts for its attractiveness which has made the country a popular traveler's destination. The country is basically a peninsula with a unique boot shape, extending into the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Surrounded by seas on all three sides, Italy possesses a distinct beauty of its own. </div><div></div><div>The geographical features of Italy are varied; the south-western corner of the country is enveloped by Tyrrhenian Sea, while Adriatic Sea takes care of its north-eastern parts. The south-eastern Ionian Sea and the Ligurian Sea located in north-west Italy encircle the country from al possible sides and act as a shield of safety for Italy. </div><div></div><div>The Geography of Italy has two mountain ranges, namely the Alps and the Apennines. The Apennine mountain range is the literal backbone of the country, surrounding the north-western parts, from where it goes to join the Alps. The natural position of both these mountain ranges acquires the shape of an arc and this semicircular topography strengthens the northern boundaries of Italy against ant possible foreign invasions and encroaches. </div><div></div><div>Mont Blanc, popularly known as Monte Bianco, 4810 meters or 5,781 feet above sea levels, is the highest Italian mountain summit. The land also has two reputed volcanoes, among which Mount Vesuvius (1,281 m) close to Naples is presently in a dormant state. The other volcanic peak in Sicily, Mount Etna (3,326 m) is still very active, that seldom poses threat to the inhabitants of Italy. </div><div></div><div>Next to the mountains and the seas, come the valleys and the plain lands in the Geography of Italy . The Italian plain known as the Padan Plain is drained by the longest river of Italy - the Po (652 km) and its numerous tributaries and distributaries, mostly flowing down from the Alps and Apennines to join it. Some of the tributaries of Po River like Mincio, Dora Baltea, Trebbia and Secchia bring in extensive alluvial deposits on the plain, increasing its fertility and making it appropriate for cultivation. Some other notable Italian rivers include: </div><ul><li><div>Tiber or Tevere </div></li>
<li><div>Volturno </div></li>
<li><div>Tagliamento </div></li>
<li><div>Liri-Garigliano </div></li>
<li><div>Isonzo </div></li>
<li><div>Adige </div></li>
<li><div>Arno </div></li>
<li><div>Piave</div></li>
<li>Reno</li>
</ul><div></div><div>Italy is also a land of lakes. The largest lake in Italy - Lake Garda covers a land area of370 km². Mention may be made of some other lakes in the country too like: </div><ul><li><div>Northern Italy </div></li>
<li><div>Lake Como </div></li>
<li><div>Lake Iseo </div></li>
<li><div>Lake Maggiore </div></li>
<li><div>Central Italy </div></li>
<li><div>Lake Bolsena </div></li>
<li><div>Lake Bracciano </div></li>
<li><div>Lake Trasimeno </div></li>
</ul><div></div><div>All these fresh water lakes add to the scenic beauty of the land, making it more and more alluring to international tourists. </div><div> More or less, the Geography of Italy is such that it has led to the growth and development of tourism industry in the country, Travelers from all over the globe visit this place to glance through its picturesque sceneries. This is a land which receives real admiration and acclaims from the ardent nature lovers.</div>Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-51232717923350690152012-03-03T01:07:00.000-08:002012-03-03T01:07:29.307-08:00History of the Italian languageThe main language of Italy is Italian (a recent proposal aims to declare it the official language), a descendant of the Tuscan dialect and a direct descendant of Latin, but several regional languages are also spoken to varying degrees. Other non-indigenous languages are spoken by a substantial percentage of the population due to immigration.<br />
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The Tuscan dialect (or Florentine language) spoken in Tuscany was promoted as the standard due to the socio-economic power associated with Florence as well as its literary heritage (Dante's Divine Comedy is often credited with the emergence of the Tuscan dialect as a standard). Pietro Bembo, a Venetian influenced by Petrarch, also promoted Tuscan as the standard literary language (volgare illustre). The spread of the printing press and literary movements (such as petrarchism and bembism) also furthered Italian standardization.<br />
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When Italy was unified in 1861, Italian existed mainly as a literary language. Many Romance regional languages were spoken throughout the Italian Peninsula (Italian dialects), each with local variants. Following Italian unification Massimo Taparelli, marquis d'Azeglio, one of Cavour's ministers, is said to have stated that having created Italy, all that remained was to create Italians (a national identity).<br />
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The establishment of a national education system led to a decrease in variation in the languages spoken across the country. Standardization was further expanded in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to economic growth and the rise of mass media and television (the state broadcaster RAI helped set an Italian standard).Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-64056252919850449072012-03-03T01:02:00.000-08:002012-03-03T01:02:04.066-08:00The Ethnic Group of ItalyItalians (Italian: italiani) are an ethnic group native of Western Europe that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence (though the principle of jus sanguinis is used extensively and arguably more favorably in the Italian nationality law), and are distinguished from people of Italian descent and, historically, from ethnic Italians living in the unredeemed territories adjacent to the Italian Peninsula.<br />
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In addition to the 55 million Italians in Italy and 28,000 in San Marino, Italian-speaking, autochthonous groups are found in neighbouring countries: about 500,000 in Switzerland, a large, but undefined population in France (Nice, Corsica), and smaller groups in Slovenia and Croatia, primarily in Istria. If regarded as an ethnic group, they constitute one of the world's largest.<br />
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Because of wide-ranging and long-lasting diaspora, about 4 million Italian citizens and over 70 million people of full or part Italian ancestry live outside of Italy, most notably in South America, North America, Australia and parts of Europe.<br />
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Italians have greatly influenced and contributed to science, the arts, technology, culture, cuisine, sport and banking abroad and worldwide. Italian people are generally known for their regionalism, attention to clothing, family values and devoutness to the Christian faith and association with the Catholic Church.Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-33354268302332899072012-03-03T00:31:00.003-08:002012-03-03T00:35:56.783-08:00Top Ten Cities in Italy - Italian Cities Worth a VisitItaly has many beautiful and historic cities worth a visit. Travel to cities is best done by train as driving in Italian cities may be very difficult and the extensive Italian train system is inexpensive. Most city centers are well-suited to walking and parts of the city centers may be closed to transportation. Large Italian cities generally have good public transportation, too.<br />
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1. Rome - Roma<br />
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Rome is the capital of modern Italy. Rome is full of history everywhere you look. It has many ancient monuments, interesting medieval churches, beautiful fountains, museums, and Renaissance palaces. Modern Rome is a bustling and lively city and has some excellent restaurants and nightlife. The Vatican and St. Peter's are also found in Rome.<br />
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2. Venice - Venezia<br />
<b>Basilica San Marco</b><br />
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Venice is a unique city built on water in the middle of a lagoon. Venice is one of Italy's most beautiful and romantic cities as well as one of the most popular for visitors to Italy. The heart of Venice is Piazza San Marco with its magnificent church. There are many museums, palaces, and churches to visit and wandering along Venice's canals is interesting. Venice is in the northeast of Italy and historically was a bridge between East and West.<br />
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3. Florence - Firenze<br />
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Florence is one of the most important Renaissance architectural and art centers. Its Duomo and Baptistery are magnificent but crowded with tourists as is their large piazza. Florence has several interesting museums with many famous paintings and sculptures. There are also Medici palaces and gardens. Florence is in Tuscany.<br />
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4. Milan - Milano<br />
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Milan, one of Europe's richest cities, is known for stylish shops, galleries, and restaurants and has a faster pace of life than most Italian cities. It also has a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Its Duomo, with its beautiful marble facade, is magnificent. La Scala is one of the world's most famous opera houses.<br />
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5. Naples - Napoli<br />
<b>Castel dell'Ovo </b><br />
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6. Verona<br />
<b>Roman Arena</b><br />
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Verona is known for the story of Romeo and Juliet and for its Roman Arena, the third largest in Italy and the venue for a top opera festival. Verona has a good medieval center, Roman remains, and an interesting castle complex. It's the fourth most visited city in Italy and well worth a stop on a northern Italy travel itinerary.<br />
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7. Turin - Torino<br />
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Turin, host of the 2006 Winter Olympics, is a major cultural hub with excellent museums, elegant shops, and good restaurants. There are also some very nice examples of baroque architecture and historic palaces. Turin has many historic cafes, artisan workshops, and arcades. Turin is in the northwest of Italy, between the Po River and the foothills of the Alps.<br />
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8. Bologna<br />
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Bologna is known for its beauty, wealth, cuisine, and left-wing politics. Its streets are lined with beautiful arcades, making it a good place to walk even in the rain. It has one of Europe's oldest universities and a nice medieval center. There are several attractive squares, lined with buildings with nice porticoes. Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy.<br />
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9. Perugia<br />
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10. Genoa - Genova<br />
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Genoa, on the northwest coast of Italy, is Italy's principal seaport. Genoa was a 2004 European Culture Capital; money flowed into the port city made famous by Columbus and now it's a better place than ever to visit. Genoa has a fascinating aquarium, an interesting port area, and a historic center said to be the largest medieval quarter in Europe, with a wealth of churches, palaces, and museums.Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-69022295931292158042012-03-02T22:55:00.000-08:002012-03-02T22:55:08.575-08:00Italian Travel and TourismLife In Italy is not a comprehensive travel and tourism site. We offer two general categories of Italian travel information. First we provide useful general information for foreigners traveling to Italy, including many helpful points not always offered by the normal tourism web site. For example, we have pointers to help you use you American telephone in Italy as well as how to drive here. We include information about summer festivals put on by many Italian cities such as the Estate Romana that includes free concerts and other festivity held in historic locations and parks in the warm summer evening.<br />
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The second category is a collection of articles about specific Italian locations. This section is growing and we are continually adding articles but recognize that our task of covering Italian tourist locations can never be completed. If you have visited an out-of-the-way location and wish to contribute with an article, please use the contact us form and inform us.<br />
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DISCOVERING SARDINIA<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bugbog.com/images/main/italy_travel_guide/spargi-beach-sardinia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://www.bugbog.com/images/main/italy_travel_guide/spargi-beach-sardinia.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Sardinia is one of the most popular destinations for tourism in Italy. Best known for the sea and the strong and thriving nature, the region has long been synonymous with luxury tourism and exclusive locations. But the truth is that Sardinia has many wonderful spots accessible to everyone. Let's go discover them. <br />
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In the 1960s the Indian Prince Aga Khan, conquered by the beauty of the Gallura coast, then empty, purchased it with the intent to build a refuge for elite tourism. The result is the Costa Smeralda, famous for its beautiful beaches, clear blue sea, and lush islands. The builders kept in mind that this was the poorest areas of Sardinia, and the architecture took much of its inspiration from the typical local styles, creating a modern and elegant enclave inserted harmoniously into the landscape.<br />
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Porto Cervo is the center of the Costa Smeralda. The port is modern and efficient, and summer home to the yachts of celebrities from entertainment, politics, and industry. The Piazzetta is the meeting point for those who want to see and be seen, and for those who want to show off. Inside and on the waterfront are nightclubs and restaurants that have made a fortune of this stretch of coast.<br />
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Although not part of the Costa Smeralda, Porto Rotondo is commonly associated with it. It tends to be a tourist destination for young people, and it is one of the areas in which it is easy to spot VIPs.<br />
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The archipelago of islands of La Maddalena is also famous for its breathtaking beaches. Among all, the Pink Beach.<br />
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Alghero, in addition to the beauty of the surrounding sea, is distinguished by the important monuments and archaeological sites found inland.<br />
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Cagliari, the capital of the region and seat of the university, is the richest city of the island and was the epicentre of the Island's power, especially during the rule of Savoy. The cathedral, the affluent suburb Castle, and the Roman amphitheater are some of its most famous monuments. Worth a visit also are the charming alleys and quaint streets of this elegant seaside town.<br />
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All the beaches of Sardinia are beautiful, but we must not forget the interior. The island has been inhabited by proud people since prehistoric times, as testified by the remains of dolmens and the nuraghe, the main type of ancient megalith found in Sardinia.<br />
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Nature is harsh and there are areas a few kilometers from the main tourist centers that are still completely unexplored. The local variety of elements that characterizes the island makes it feel like a real miniature continent. The fauna is diverse and many protected species inhabit the coasts and the interior.<br />
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Sardinia is also an island of strong traditions. Religious festivals, linked to agriculture or related to pagan legacies, follow one another in every season of the year. The cuisine is rich and powerful, made of the simple and natural ingredients derived from the sea and from the interior. After the meal you need to drink the myrtle, a typical product of these lands.<br />
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The entire region is a wonderful area, and should be on everyone's list.<br />
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The story of great Italian cuisine is a colorful one.<br />
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Most of the more traditional dishes are what we call evolution of the poorer cuisine, inventive driven by needs that over time become the cornerstone of one of the most renowned cuisines in the world, one that uses only the best and most fresh natural ingredients.<br />
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Other traditional dishes, like the ones based on games and fowls, originates in the kitchens of the upper classes, foods reserved for the nobles, with an eye for genuine and pure flavors. Italians aren't fond of complicated sauces and elaborate dressings and preparations that mask the true flavor of their dishes.<br />
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And don't forget the influxes from the many populations that inhabited Italy, from the natives to the invading Germans, Arabs, French, Spanish, and the many more that the Italians got in contact with while trading with the East.<br />
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Each Italian region with its own unique history has left its mark on Italian cooking. In this section we explore the history and cultural significance of Italian foods and traditions linked to the cuisine.<br />
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Italian cooking is all about fresh ingredients, locally grown and prepared simply.<br />
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From risotto and polenta, to pasta, gnocchi and of course, pizza, it always seems to taste so much better when in Italy. Albeit big distribution, supermarket and foreign markets make available fresh ingredients all year long, Italians know that a given food tastes great only in its season. Think about the elusive artichoke.<br />
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In this section you will learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine: how make your own pizza or cook your pasta the Italian way, and many other secrets.<br />
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Of course, nothing beat using the right ingredients. That's why we will dispel some popular misconception about Italian cuisine (no, we don’t use salad dressing, even if the can says original Italian) and we'll try to suggest alternatives to those ingredients that are difficult to find outside Italy.<br />
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Italian men and women like things to last, and their choices in fashion reflect this. They would only buy clothes that are good quality, remain stylish longer, and are comfortable enough to wear on various occasions. A touch of fantasy or a dash of whimsy is not unwelcome, and have become quite an indispensable part of Italian clothing over the past few decades.<br />
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These characteristics of Italian fashion have made it the world leader in various streams of la moda, be it men's fashion, women's fashion, beauty and make-up, or fashion accessories. Italian style has begun to rule the world, having first conquered it in the middle of the last century. Some of the most powerful fashion houses now call Italy their home.<br />
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In the Fashion category, Life in Italy will keep you updated in the latest and the best that happens in the world of Italian Fashion.<br />
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It's now autumn and an ideal time to visit Italy. Not only do you miss the intense heat of July and August (when most Italians are escaping cities to beaches or breezy mountains), but you also beat the crowds and travelling at this time of year is more economical than in peak season. Generally this time of year it's not too hot and not too cold and if you're lucky you'll find some of the loveliest weather of the year. Autumn in Italy is often characterized by warm days without the humidity of the summer, but it is a season of change and sometimes things can turn cold quickly so knowing how to ask about the weather is important. Read on for some temporal tips:<br />
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Com'è il tempo? = What's the weather like?<br />
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Soleggiato = sunny<br />
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Ventoso = windy<br />
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Vento = wind<br />
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Temporale = thunderstorm<br />
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Giornate fresche = cool days<br />
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Mite = mild<br />
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Foschia = mist<br />
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Brina = white frost<br />
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Brezza, venticello = breezy<br />
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Si muore dal caldo qui dentro! = You die of heat in here! (It's very hot)<br />
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Afoso = muggy (humid)<br />
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Appiccicoso = sticky<br />
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Lampo = lightning<br />
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Umido = humid<br />
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Hot = caldo<br />
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Sole splendente = bright sunshine<br />
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Brezza rinfrescante = cooling breeze<br />
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Tromba d'aria = whirlwind<br />
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Grandine = hailstones<br />
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Caldo = very warm/hot (in summer, hot or very warm means more than seven degrees Celsius above normal temperatures).<br />
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Bassa pressione = low pressure<br />
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Uragano = hurricane<br />
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Cyclone = cyclone<br />
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Velocità del vento = wind speed<br />
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Sabbia = sand<br />
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Precipitazioni = precipitation (the falling to earth of any form of water, ie. rain, snow, hail, sleet or mist)<br />
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Visibilità = visibility<br />
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Tramonto = sunset<br />
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Alba = dawn<br />
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Cielo sereno = clear sky (virtually cloud- free)<br />
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Buona visibilità = good visibility<br />
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Raffica di vento = gust<br />
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Indice di calore = heat index (an index that combines air temperature and humidity to give an apparent temperature, ie. how hot it feels).<br />
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Ondata di calore = heat wave (a period of abnormally hot weather lasting several days.)<br />
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Arcobaleno = rainbow<br />
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Siccità = drought (a shortage of rainfall)<br />
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Brezza di mare = sea breeze<br />
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Piogge scarse = scattered showers<br />
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Turbolenza = turbulence<br />
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Mite = mild<br />
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Easy Ways to Describe the Weather<br />
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it's sunny = è soleggiato<br />
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it's cloudy = è nuvoloso<br />
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it's raining = sta piovendo<br />
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it's snowing = sta nevicando<br />
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it's foggy = è nebbioso<br />
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it's a clear day = è sereno<br />
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it's cold = è freddo<br />
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it's hot = è caldo<br />
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it's too cold = è troppo freddo<br />
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there's plenty of sun = cè molto sole<br />
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there's a lot of rain = c'è molta pioggia<br />
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it's colder than yesterday = è più freddo di ieri<br />
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it's raining more than yesterday = piove più di ieri<br />
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it's a... = è....<br />
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...foggy day = una giornata nebbiosa<br />
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...rainy day = una giornata piovosa<br />
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...misty day = una giornata umida<br />
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...cloudy day = una giornata nuvolosa<br />
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...sunny day = una gionata soleggiata<br />
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...windy day = una giornata ventosa<br />
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It's only a shower = è solo uno scroscio (di pioggia)<br />
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C'è una pioggia scrosciante = it's pouring<br />
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Sta diluviando = it's bucketing down<br />
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Piove tutto il giorno = it's been raining all day<br />
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Sono bagnata fino alla pelle= I'm soaked to the skin<br />
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Sono inzuppata = I'm drenched<br />
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E' bello e caldo oggi = It's nice and warm day<br />
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E' veramente caldo, non è vero? = It's pretty hot, isn't it?<br />
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Abbiamo un'ondata di calore = we are having a heatwave<br />
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Caldo afoso, soffocante = stifling<br />
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Qui si gela = It is freezing cold here<br />
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Ieri notte è gelato = There was a frost last night<br />
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E' una giornata piacevole = it's a lovely day<br />
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E' una bella giornata soleggiata, non è vero? = It's sunny day, isn't it?Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-26953081808787115032012-03-02T21:03:00.001-08:002012-03-03T00:13:58.874-08:00Weather in ItalyWhen I think of Italian cars, I personally think of Fiat. Unfortunately, people regard this as Fix It Again Tony. Note the Fiat 124 Spyder below:<br />
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These are some marques that display classic Italian design. With lines, curves, structure, and grace placed into each and every Italian designed car, engineers have captured the marvel that makes Italian automobiles a little more exciting than your average car today. The driver's seat of that special Italian car becomes sort of a pedestal, like only a favorite car can. With style and cunning technique Italians have created many poster cars, especially Lamborghini and Ferrari. A car that makes you think it's not of this world and looks fast, even when it is not moving. Italian automobile designers have many great achievements, especially the design house ItalDesign, known even for non-Italian designs, like the BMW M1, and the original Volkswagen Golf.<br />
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Each and every car begins with a drawing, and a sketch that is then brought to life by the great minds of engineering and design gurus, and with the help of skillful hands the design becomes an assembly built production car. It is then usually fitted with unique rear or mid engines that is shipped over, sent to your local dealership prestigious enough to handle and sell such marques, and placed in your hands to enjoy a car that not only looks great but also performs. Most Italian carmakers started out the same way, which was racing, and there are so many cars to see.<br />
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From Le Mans to Formula 1, Italians know how to take on the biggest names in the racing world, and continue to compete for the win. When a production car comes into racing circuits, you're sure to see that it has fared well in reliability and performance and has been famed as an all around top notch vehicle.<br />
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When it is the other way around, you see the rarest of rare, a car sold to the general public due to racing regulations stating that there must be a certain amount sold to before it can be raced, a great example of this in action is the Maserati MC12.<br />
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Racing creates amazing one-off cars that in years will be worth their weight in gold and usually sold to the highest bidder. There are cars made specifically to take on competition, and Italians still produce a car that not only looks stunning, but is also a fierce competitor in any battle. The cars themselves become idolized and renown throughout the world, like the original Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. Italian marques take their knowledge and skill to create a grand touring car that not only performs like a racecar but can be driven on the street. Another excellent example of this would be the innovative and new 2006 Enzo Ferrari.<br />
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With more technology placed into this auto than most other cars in the world, it has been made specifically for the track, yet is sold to the public for street use. Mind you there were only 349 made, and Ferrari has a strict policy on who can purchase the car, and only those who have purchased Ferraris in the past can get their hands on this automotive marvel. It has more technologically advanced features than most cars today, including wind tunnel molding, carbon fiber sculpting, and an engine proven to take on top speeds and quick times, this specific supercar is the pride and joy of an engineering master, hence its name.<br />
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Italian sports cars are created with one thing in mind, to take what they have learned from the track and place it into your hands, and that is why these supercars make Italy one of the premiere carmakers in the world.Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-38942663852326685652012-03-02T20:52:00.000-08:002012-03-02T20:52:16.219-08:00Italian MusicSome Americans seem to equate Italian music with O Sole Mio and Funiculi Funicula.Meaning no disrespect to these great songs, Italy has a popular music tradition that provides strong competition to popular and rock music from other countries such as the United States and England.<br />
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I would divide Italian popular music into four different categories (that overlap to some extent).<br />
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Tony studied piano in his childhood under the tutelage of Maestro Luigi Salerno and later with renowned jazz pianist Bud Conway. Tony went on to make a name for himself as a jazz musician in the Southern California region and also formed his own popular variety dance band, which is still active today.<br />
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In 1990, together with his wife Giovanna, Tony formed the Roman Holiday ensemble and is happily spreading the joy of Italian music to audiences across the country. <br />
Giovanna grew up in the heart of Pittsburgh's Italian American community. Although her career took her to places in two continents, she never forgot her Italian roots and the wonderful music she remembered from her childhood.<br />
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Utilizing her experience and education in musical theatre, Giovanna became the co-founder and lead female vocalist of Roman Holiday and Heritage Productions, which incorporates a variety of ethnic shows. Fluent in German, Italian and French (she spent a decade working in Europe), she brings a distinct authenticity to her performances. <br />
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Though she wears many hats (she currently is a very active travel writer and photographer under her business name, Joanne DiBona), Giovanna is happiest when she is on stage bringing alive the lively and passionate music of Italy! Check out her photo web site at: San Diego Scenic Photos and her travel site at GetThePictureTravel. <br />
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Roman Holiday never skips a beat, thanks to drummer and vocalist Jon Oren. His career as a musician spans several decades, highlighted by national tours, cruise ship performances and casual engagements in the Southern California region.<br />
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No doubt about it, Jon keeps Roman Holiday right in time, no matter what we're playing! <br />
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Joe "Giuseppe" Dyke brings the best of Italian and German music to ROMAN HOLIDAY and BAVARIAN HOLIDAY. His talent on the trumpet is phenomenal, and his music adds that element of festivity and fun to all our Italian and German events. Joe is not only an accomplished musician, but also a music professor and arranger who is highly respected in the San Diego music community. <br />
The passionate and resonant voice of our male vocalist Tony Soraci literally thrills the crowds--and for good reason. Tony's style and phrasing reflect his Italian heritage and musical education.<br />
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A native of Messina, Sicily, Tony's musical career spans two continents. He's performed for festivals and events nationwide and in Europe, and also spent many years performing on the cruise ship circuit. As if his beautiful voice is not enough, he is also an accomplished guitarist and adds a wonderful flavor to the band's overall presentation.<br />
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Take a listen to Tony singing Lauretta or Parla Piu Piano (on our CD page), and we bet you'll get goose bumps when you hear his poignant and passionate renditions of those songs, among others. Tony's genuine and constant smile will cheer you, and his passionate voice will bring you back to Bella Italia, for sure! <br />
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"Arturo" Art Fisher is a man of many talents--and they are all pretty evident when you watch him on stage with Roman Holiday! He feels equally at home playing the sweet tones of the flute or the hot sounds of the sax, or belting out a lively rendition of "Brown-Eyed Girl" during our variety dance show segments. <br />
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Arturo is one of San Diego's premiere musicians and entertainers. He is also one of the nation's most sought-after DJs, as he combines his singing and vocal talents to embellish many of the thousands of tunes he has available. <br />
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He is a lead performer with Roman Holiday's AVANTI jazz and variety dance band, and delights the audience each time with his exceptional virtuosity on the flute and sax, as well as his dynamic vocal presentations. We've collaborated with Art to provide ITALIAN WEDDING services, offering the best of Italian traditional music coupled with Art's unique DJ style. <br />
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You can't have too many accordions in an Italian band ! Our renowned accordionist, Howard Kantorowski (okay, he plays just like an Italian though Eastern European blood runs through his veins!) lends his talents to Roman Holiday in a wide variety of ways. He performs solo with the Roman Holiday dancers for an interesting, affordable show. Howard is a high school music teacher and has been classically trained by some of the West's most prestigious accordion virtuosos. <br />
Lou Fanucchi is one of San Diego's premiere accordion virtuosos. He's accompanied none other than the great Pavarotti when he appeared at the San Diego Symphony, and weaves his accordion magic at various venues locally, as well as around the country. His resume is too long to mention here, but know that Lou incorporates the soul of Italian music with his instrument. He is the featured performer on our CD, The Italian Wedding. Listen to him play a rendition of La Danza, and you will know what we are talking about! <br />
Lou is the consummate stroller, and he can either stroll solo, or in the company of another accordion and flute (our "dueling accordion trio") or together with Giovanna singing her Italian vocals. We come in many configurations to service our clients' needs. <br />
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No matter where Roman Holiday appears--festivals, special events, parties, weddings, you name it--the Roman Holiday dancers steal the show! While we have many accomplished dancers in our troupe, too numerous to list here, we want to introduce our choreographer and talented dancer Nanetta Hupp.<br />
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Nanetta has been with Roman Holiday since its inception and is the lead choreographer for the troupe. Our dancers love to get the audience involved and do it so naturally that you find grandpa, for example, out there dancing with Nanetta, though he hasn't danced for 20 years! They also give lessons in all styles of dance, from the tango to the waltz! <br />
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Roman Holiday's percussionist, Rich El Sheikh, hails from New York City, where he enjoyed a notable career playing congas and bongas for a variety of bands. Now he is lending his talents to the Roman Holiday troupe. Rich can be heard providing the scintillating rhythm behind the band as they perform such melodies as Mambo Italiano and Papa Loves Mambo, and many more. <br />
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He is also the life blood of the Latin Holiday show. His energy and talents explode as his rhythms take you through the exciting Mexican and Latin American melodies highlighted in our "South of the Border" show. <br />
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Vincenzo, our authentic Italian policeman (Carabinieri), is a photo opportunity waiting to happen. Not only is his costume colorful, unique, and authentic, but he is a native Italian and can converse with such a romantic accent with all your clients. <br />
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He has a charming personality and is ready to go out into the crowd and create a special ambiance your clients will not forget. <br />
Vincenzo is also a professional dancer and has been known to dance the night away--charming your clients on the dance floor. <br />
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ROMAN HOLIDAY isn't quite complete without Vincenzo--please consider Vincenzo to give your Italian-themed event that special italiano touch! <br />
We are often asked if we can provide mellow, authentic Italian background music for a special event. Of course we can! We offer a variety of combinations: solo piano, strolling accordion, piano vocal duos, piano flute duos, and, thanks to Carmello Sarcone on the mandolin and Sandy DeVito on the guitar, a mandolin/guitar duo! <br />
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Classically-trained musicians, Carmello and Sandy bring the sweet, poignant sounds of Italian folkloristic music alive with their harmonious renditions of beloved songs such as Santa Lucia, Cor'Ingrato, O Sole Mio, Ritorn a Sorrento, and Mamma, to name a few.<br />
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The combination of their charming personalities, outstanding musical talent, and sensitive presentation of beloved Italian melodies will add a very classy touch to your wedding or Italian-themed reception or special event.Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-80172586523968047622012-03-02T20:30:00.001-08:002012-03-02T20:46:24.034-08:00Roman roads: AureliaThis very important and historical Roman road is named after a famous Roman Consul, C. Aurelius Cota, and connects Rome to the coast, to the Tyrrhenian Sea, and following the Tuscan coast eventually ends in Genoa. It is a very fast way to go north to France and it also links some of Italy's major ports to Rome, but it also links some very key cities that developed into essential parts of Italy's infrastructure, such as Pisa, which was an important port during the Roman Empire and today as well, becoming, along with Genoa, one of the four Italian Sea Republics. The Aurelia allowed a strong synergy between army and navy, and it truly was the backbone by which to move the defenses along the coastline. Today, the road is not much different from the original Aurelia, as the direction and location are basically the same.<br />
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The original Aurelia was built in the year 241 BC during one of the most important road construction projects in the history of Italy, even up to today. The Romans built roads in the North and the South, including Sicily, and ironically enough, C. Aurelius Cota, Aurelia's namesake, was in charge of the Sicilian roads. Roads like Aurelia were very important, connecting cities and strategic areas and enabling the movement of goods and people in a rapid and dynamic fashion. The Roman Empire was truly founded on its road system, which was efficient and extremely well designed and built. The colonies needed to be reached quickly and communication between them and Rome had to be as fast as possible. As trade and immigration increased, the Empire needed a perfect road system, which eventually became the bone structure of modern Italy.<br />
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The interesting thing about Roman roads is that they were all pretty much the same size, with a width of 15 feet. The famous milestones, literally pieces of stone placed on the side of the road with a number on them to mark distances can still be seen across all of Italy, and "milestone" is a term that is still widely used today to identify a mark or a step to be reached or a significant moment in a given time frame. The roads during that time were devised and built following a specific plan, and this is where the expression "all the roads lead to Rome" comes from.<br />
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Today, Aurelia is still a very important road used every day by thousands of Italians, providing a scenic drive on the beautiful Italian coastline. There is also a very comfortable highway available though (Autostrada A12) that is definitely recommended for quicker travel up the coast, avoiding the heavy and unpleasant traffic that builds up around each city touched by Aurelia, especially outside Rome and Genoa.Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-11199417796260175922012-03-02T20:25:00.000-08:002012-03-02T20:25:16.064-08:00Italian ArtFrom the earliest times, Italians have left their mark on every major artistic movement of the Western World. From Etruscan bronzes to the flowing lines of Baroque churches and everything in between, Italian artistry is world-renown. In this section, learn about the Italian masters, their groundbreaking methods and their priceless works that still inspire awe and wonder.<br />
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Our Italian art section is a combination of articles describing various periods of Italian art and a series of offerings by living Italian artists and craft persons. We select our Italian artists and company very carefully. To be offered by Life in Italy the art works and craft must be made by hand in Italy.<br />
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Moreover the art selected are traditional Italian arts representing hundreds and in some cases thousands of years of history. Examples include mosaics and frescoes (including reproduction of famous Etruscan and Roman mosaics and frescoes). Deruta ceramics (majolica) representing an 800 years tradition, Murano glass with a 600 years old tradition, Terracotta tiles statues and other decorations around since the Etruscan.Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-16700076004241667742012-03-02T20:22:00.000-08:002012-03-02T20:22:55.751-08:00Religion in ItalyReligion is an all-pervasive force in Italy and one cannot know the true nature of this country and its people without understanding the role faith plays in Italian life. Travelers to Italy have no choice but to visit the churches, shrines and monasteries if they want to examine some of the greatest art and architecture ever created.<br />
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Not to mention the great masterpieces of the Renaissance are mostly religious in nature. Unlike many churches in other European countries, the churches in Italy are not museums and small but active congregations keep even remote parishes alive.<br />
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Rome has been a religious capital for thousands of years and the Eternal City is still the focal point for the world's over one billion Roman Catholics. For the faithful traveler a visit to the hundreds of churches within Rome, with their amazing number of holy relics could be a pilgrimage all on its own. The Pope is not only the head of the Catholic Church; he is Bishop of Rome and successor to Rome's first bishop, Saint Peter. However, his title of Pontifex Maximus is of even older origins and dates back to the founding of Rome.<br />
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Italy has been a land of deep faith since time immemorial and its landscape is still dotted with the beliefs of the past. Throughout Italy are Christian holy sites that have been venerated for thousands of years, even in pagan times. Countless churches in Italy are built from ancient Roman temples, or above shrines of the old mystery religions such as Mithraism.<br />
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Although the daily masses are usually occupied by a dwindling population of old women, and monasteries are almost empty, feast days and religious holidays still see the churches filled to capacity. The shrines and tombs of Catholic Saints including the very popular Saint Francis of Assisi can be found in Italy and still attract thousands of pilgrims each year from all corners of the world. Be it a small mountain chapel in Val d'Aosta or the Norman/Byzantine Cathedral of Monreale in Sicily the faith of the Italian people is well represented.Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548328131595201283.post-91722571151145092842012-03-02T20:18:00.000-08:002012-03-02T20:18:22.116-08:00A Brief History of Italy: From the Etruscans to TodayIn many ways, the history of Italy is the history of the modern world. So many pivotal moments in our collective past have taken place in Italy that it can be considered Europe’s historical keystone. In this section, learn about the great and not so great moments in Italian history, from the grandeur of Rome to the Renaissance, the Risorgimento to the battlefields of World War II.<br />
Brief History of Italy<br />
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By 500 BC, a number of groups shared Italy. Small Greek colonies dotted the southern coast and island of Sicily. Gauls, ancestors of today's modern French, roamed the mountainous north. While the Etruscans, a group originally hailing from somewhere in western Turkey, settled in central Italy, establishing a number of city-states, including what is now modern-day Bologna. Little is known about the Etruscans except that they thrived for a time, creating a civilization that would pass down a fondness for bold architecture (stone arches, paved streets, aqueducts, sewers) to its successor, Rome.<br />
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According to legend, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC by Romulus and Remus, twin brothers who claimed to be sons of the war god Mars and to have been raised as infants by a she-wolf. Romulus saw himself as a descendant of the defeated army of Troy, and wanted Rome to inherit the mantle of that ancient city, if not surpass it. When Remus laughed at the notion, Romulus killed his brother and declared himself the first king of Rome.<br />
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Rome went through seven kings until 509 BC when the last king was overthrown and the Roman Republic was formed. Rome then came to be ruled by two elected officials (known as consuls), a Senate made up of wealthy aristocrats (known as patricians), and a lower assembly that represented the common people (plebeians) and had limited power. This format of government worked well at first, but as Rome expanded beyond a mere city-state to take over territory not just in Italy, but overseas as well, the system of government came under severe strain. By the First Century BC, Rome was in crisis. Spartacus, a slave, led the common people in a revolt against the rule of the aristocratic patricians. Rome was able to put down the rebellion, but at great cost, as the Republic dissolved into a series of military of dictatorships that ended with the assassination of Julius Caesar.<br />
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In 29 BC, after a long power struggle, Julius Caesar's nephew, Octavius, seized power and declared himself Emperor Augustus. The Roman Empire was born. For the next two hundred years, Rome thrived, ruling over a vast territory stretching from Britain and the Atlantic coast of Europe in the north and west to North Africa and the Middle East in the south and east.<br />
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This Pax Romana, a time of peace, ended in 180 AD with the death of Marcus Aurelius, Rome's last great emperor. A combination of economic problems, barbarian invasions, domestic instability, and territorial rebellions, combined with a lack of strong leadership, resulted in the slow and gradual decline of Rome. In 380 AD, after three hundred years of persecution, Christianity became the one and only official religion. By the end of the Fourth Century AD, the Roman Empire split into two. The East, based out of the newly-built capital of Constantinople, in what is now Turkey, thrived, eventually becoming the long-lasting Byzantine Empire. Rome, capital of the West, continued to decline.<br />
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In 410 AD, Rome itself was sacked by barbarian hordes. The Eastern Empire invaded but failed to restore order and had to withdraw. The Roman Empire in the West completely collapsed. For the next thousand years, Italy once again became a patchwork of city-states, with Rome, home to the Catholic Church, being the most powerful. This long period of quiet stagnation was known as the Dark Ages.<br />
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Prosperity did not return to Italy again until the Fourteenth Century, when city-states such as Florence, Milan, Pisa, Genoa, and Venice became centers of trade. The influx of wealth and increased trade contact with foreign lands, transformed Italy into Europe's premier center of culture. Funded by wealthy patrons, figures such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante, Machiavelli, and Galileo, among others, revolutionized the fields of art, literature, politics, and science. Italian explorers, such as Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, introduced Italy and Europe to the rest of the world.<br />
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Italy remained a center of power until the Sixteenth Century, when trade routes shifted away from the Mediterranean and the Protestant Reformation resulted in the Catholic Church, which was based in Rome, losing influence over much of Northern Europe. Weakened, the various Italian city-states became vulnerable to conquest by Spain, France, and Austria. Italy remained a patchwork of principalities controlled through proxy by various European powers until the Nineteenth Century, when the French leader Napoleon supported the unification of Italy as a way of creating a buffer state against his many enemies. With the backing of France, Italian nationalist Giuseppe Garibaldi led a popular movement that took over much of Italy, ending in 1870 with the fall of Rome and complete unification of Italy.<br />
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Plagued by internal political divisions and with an economy devastated by war, the new Kingdom of Italy was no Roman Empire. In 1919, frustrated that Italy had received few gains despite having been a victor in the First World War, a politician named Benito Mussolini launched a movement that called for the restoration of Italy as a great power. In 1922, impatient with electoral politics, Mussolini led his supporters, known as Fascists, on a march on Rome to seize power directly through a coup. Spooked, the Italian king did not put up a fight and allowed Mussolini to become supreme ruler of Italy.<br />
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Mussolini spent the next twenty years consolidating power and building up the Italian economy, but he never gave up on the idea of restoring Italy as a great power. Calling himself "Il Duce" (meaning Leader), Mussolini dreamed of leading a new Roman Empire. In the 1930s, he indulged his dreams of conquest, by invading Ethiopia and Albania. When the Second World War broke out, Italy remained neutral at first. However, once it appeared through the Fall of France that Germany would win, Mussolini eagerly joined Hitler, a fellow Fascist and longtime ally, in the war effort and rushed to invade Greece, the Balkans, and North Africa. Overextended and unprepared for such a large-scale effort, Italy quickly found that it could not maintain its military position and had to ask Germany for help. Before long, Mussolini saw himself losing control of North Africa, the Mediterranean, and eventually his very own country to the Allies. Fleeing Rome, Mussolini tried to set up a puppet state in Northern Italy but failed. Abandoned by a disgusted Hitler, Il Duce and his mistress were captured and executed by Italian partisans.<br />
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After the Second World War, Italy abolished the monarchy and declared itself a republic. With the strong support of the United States, Italy rebuilt its economy through loans from the Marshall Plan, joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and became a strong supporter of what is now the European Union. Today, Italy is now one of the most prosperous and democratic nations in Europe.Radindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07850343714268126451noreply@blogger.com0