Discover the culturally and historically rich city of Bergamo, one half of Italy’s cultural capital in 2023. This B city along with Brescia is about to get prime time status. Surrounded by the Alps, it is also a nature lover’s paradise
Once a year in the month of May, the town of Fossombrone celebrates il Trionfo del Carnevale. Based on a one-time Carnival hosted by a 16th century Duke, Giulio Della Rovere, the festivities are carried out in a three-day event recreating the details of the historic event in authentic Renaissance costumes, competitions, markets and food of the period. Relive the Renaissance in Fossombrone by attending this annual historic carnival.
The second half of this year’s Italian Cultural Capital, Brescia, is a show-stopping city with the largest Roman architectural remains in northern Italy, a vibrant cultural scene and breathtaking nature. A first time visit starts in the historic centre where we explore the city’s four main piazzas
A gastronomical and wine tour of Tuscany during the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend qualifies as an unforgettable, unbeatable way to celebrate the holiday outside of Canada. I also discovered that a fall stay in Chianti Classico country is one of the best times of the year to visit Italy