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Tiziano Vecellio, called Titian (circa 1485/90-1576), The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Titian Painting at Christie’s Out of Reach? Here’s Where to See Similar Works in Italy

by Toni DeBella | Mon, 07/01/2024 - 04:02

Ed., July 7, 2024: The early Titian masterpiece in question ultimately set a new auction record for the artist, selling for $22.1 million at Christie’s. The…

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A Look Back at the Life and Iconic Italian Roles of Anouk Aimée

by Toni DeBella | Thu, 06/20/2024 - 11:50

Elegant French actress Anouk Aimée, well-known in Italy for her roles as a despondent femme fatale in La dolce vita (1960) and a long-suffering wife in 8 ½ (…

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What’s the Mood for Giorgia Meloni and Italy at the G7 Summit in Puglia?

by Alexa Ahern | Thu, 06/13/2024 - 06:15

As Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomes world leaders to Borgo Egnazia, Puglia for the G7 Summit from June 13-15, the results of the European…

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What to Know About the Meloni-Schlein Faceoff in the European Parliament Elections

by Alexa Ahern | Thu, 05/23/2024 - 04:26

Between June 6 and 9, the 27 member states of the European Union will vote for new members of European Parliament. The elections are held every five years, and…

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Paola Cortellesi on set of C’è ancora domani

Paola Cortellesi’s Directorial Debut Launched a Phenomenon. What Will “Tomorrow” Bring?

by Mary Gray | Sat, 05/11/2024 - 16:00

“Barbiecore” was a buzzword for much of 2023 thanks to Greta Gerwig’s record-breaking summer blockbuster. But in Italy, a similar phenomenon took off in…

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Salman Rushdie to Join Roberto Saviano Onstage at the Turin International Book Fair

by Italy Magazine Staff | Thu, 05/02/2024 - 06:10

In a surprise last-minute addition to the program at the 35th Turin International Book Fair (May 9-13), world-renowned writer Salman Rushdie will join Italian…

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A Pedestrian Path Connecting Key Archaeological Sites of Rome is Coming Soon

by Italy Magazine Staff | Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:22

Moving through Rome’s key archaeological sites isn’t always a walk in the park. But the Nuova Passeggiata Archeologica (New Archaeological Walk) project aims…

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Pompeii’s Ancient Amphitheater to Host a Summer Concert Series

by Italy Magazine Staff | Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:09

Italy’s Ministry of Culture recently unveiled “Pompeii is Art,” a program of 10 concerts set to take place in the ancient amphitheater of Pompeii…

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Mirco Spagnolo, Niccolò Cannone, Lorenzo Cannone and Federico Mori

Italy’s Rugby Team is on the Upswing. Here’s What to Know About the Shift.

by Toni DeBella | Sun, 03/24/2024 - 10:00

A new era for Italian rugby may be on the horizon. The Azzurri’s remarkable showing at the Six Nations 2024 tournament earlier in March, along with the steady…

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Rose window of Santa Maria di Collemaggio

Get to Know L’Aquila in Abruzzo, Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2026

by Italy Magazine Staff | Fri, 03/15/2024 - 05:40

Editor's note, January 2026: This article was published in 2024 and appears below as it originally ran. We are sharing it again to inaugurate L’Aquila's much-…