Italy is a constant journey of discovery. You never really know it until you see it with your own eyes – interesting facts are everywhere, you just have to give yourself time to find them out!
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When you see it on the shelves of the shops you think immediately: “It’s Christmas now!”
Without it, it’s not Christmas at all in Italy! We are talking about the typical dessert of the Christmas holidays that accompanies every family, every dinner, every toast of good luck. The undisputed king of Christmas parties, il Panettone!
THE PANETTONE BETWEEN HISTORY AND LEGEND
Together with Pandoro (its version without candied fruits), Panettone is the symbol of Christmas in Italy.
Its origin is shrouded in different stories and legends. Read More
In Italy we find the only 3 volcanoes in all of Europe;
the shortest river in the world is in the province of Verona;
the name “Italy” comes from Calabria;
the Republic of Venice is the one that lasted the longest and
cats in Rome have special rights.
Now it goes on! The 20 regions in Italy still offer many curiosities and anecdotes.
As you already know, the number 5 is a special symbol for us.
It is the number of the 5 senses, the basis of our philosophy and our experiences at Bel Paese.
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Are you taking an exam? In bocca al lupo.
Do you have a sports competition? A medical exam?
Are you going to play the lottery? Or meeting your ex? Again: in bocca al lupo.
Whatever obstacle or challenge you’re facing, in Italy you will end up in the mouth of the wolf if you need luck!
The Italian phrase “In bocca al lupo” (literally translated: in the mouth of the wolf) is used in a superstitious sense to wish “good luck”.
But where does this saying we hear so often in Bel Paese come from? Read More
Closed schools, empty cities, crowded beaches, shutters with the words “We are on vacation”: this is the typical scenario in August in Italy, a month of rest.
Everywhere in Italy, August is a vacation month and therefore also rich in “sagre”, village festivals.
The 15th of this month in particular, Ferragosto is celebrated, the summer festival par excellence. It is the only summer holiday in Italy and we like to spend it in company.
The most anticipated summer festival has its origins in the history of ancient Rome and is then intertwined with the Catholic tradition. Read More
From north to south, from east to west, people in the world have something in common, that makes them feel at home wherever they are: coffee, or rather the tradition of coffee.
In fact, so widespread all over the world it is not everywhere just a drink.
In Italy coffee is a ritual that cannot be renounced.
It is a way of being, a tradition, a moment of pause, relaxation and reflection.
“Let’s have a coffee” is nowadays a common invitation to spend enjoyable time with friends.
The Italian coffee history begins with the Neapolitan coffee machine up to the moka and espresso machine and has influenced the coffee traditions of many populations. Read More