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OTHER 5 CURIOSITIES ABOUT ITALY

lisa 2. March 2021 Tags: , , , , , , , , , CURIOSITIES No comments
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Do you remember the “5 curiosities about Italy” in our first article?

  1. In Italy we find the only 3 volcanoes in all of Europe;
  2. the shortest river in the world is in the province of Verona;
  3. the name “Italy” comes from Calabria;
  4. the Republic of Venice is the one that lasted the longest and
  5. 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.

Now let’s discover 5 more curiosities about Italy together! Read More

OLIVE OIL: ORIGIN, SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS

antonella 18. September 2019 Tags: , , , CURIOSITIES No comments
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ORIGINS OF OLIVE OIL

Olive oil, the gold of Italy.

Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an Italian excellence recognized throughout the world.

Among the foods that characterize the Mediterranean diet, extra virgin olive oil is certainly at the top of the ranking. Precious and ancient, it is essential for a healthy and balanced diet.

Also known as EVO oil, it is the symbol of Mediterranean civilization.

Its history has developed over many centuries and involves different cultures and nations. Since its discovery, olive oil has always had an important value in the culture and economy of a country. Read More