The Horses of Caesar
The Grand Canal in Venice was shut down yesterday to draw attention to the cities environmental challenges.
An extraordinary opportunity at the Duomo in Siena.
A fantastic guide to Rome, featuring some of our favorite places and people (and us)
Rome is abuzz with talk of the Papal conclave that begins in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on Tuesday March 12.
The Italian newspaper, La Repubblica has a blog in English with daily updates.
From the Time-Life archives is a fascinating look at the history underneath St. Peters.
This interactive guide has all of the details about the Conclave process at the click of your mouse.
This Venetian company has been weaving fabric since the 1700’s.
In the Vatican, but not about the Conclave, Raphael’s papal rooms.
Last week was Fashion week in Milan – click for some snowy street style.
Tuesday is the last day of Carnival in Italy. This “flight of the angel” over the Piazza San Marco in Venice was one of this years highlights.
This past weekend the Knights of Malta celebrated their 900th anniversary at the Vatican.
Taking the kids to visit Naples, Pompeii and the other towns nearby? Here are 12 fun activities to keep them involved and busy.
Carnival festivities kicked off this past weekend in Venice. Here are some Italy Hotline picks to help you make the most of your visit or for your future vacation planning.
Watch the 2013 Venice Carnival opening with a canal water show.
Make sure you eat well for every meal in Venice with Elizabeth Minchilli’s latest App, Eat Venice.
Seven fascinating facts about Venice.
A visit to Rome’s famed Cinecittà film studios.
Be prepared, The Vatican is currently only accepting cash.
Watch this quick video of Bernini’s Transformation of Rome
If you are visiting Rome in early winter. Look up at the mesmerizing patterns that starlings make in the sky and see why the ancients used them to auger the future.
Ravenna is an often overlooked city well that is worth a spot in an Italian itinerary to visit the many intricate mosaics.
Spring is around the corner. Start 2013 by planning a trip to this upcoming exhibit The Springtime of the Renaissance: Sculpture and the Arts in Florence, 1400-1460 at the Palazzo Strozzi.
Ending at the end of January, the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence is home to an exhibition dedicated to the Italian artists on the 1930’s.
A volcano guide to Italy.
Tourist shopping as the ancient Romans did.
New Years in Italy means eating lentils for good luck. Read about a traditional recipe here and a slightly less traditional one here.
There are also many traditions that are followed to usher in the new year with luck and good fortune from what you wear to games to play while you wait for the clock to strike midnight.
Italy Hotline wishes you a very happy new year and we hope to see you in Italy in 2013!
Two delicious accounts of how to make Christmas tortellini.
A Roman holiday essential eating guide
Spend Christmas in magical Venice, at least virtually.
Watch the arrival of the Vatican Christmas tree.
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