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The history of the Italian national flag - Wanted in Rome
Apr 16, 2024 · The Italian flag, or “Il Tricolore,” is one of the most recognisable flags in the world. With its trio of green, white, and red splashed across Italian restaurant signs all over the world and printed on T-shirts in tourist kiosks across the country, the Italian flag is an icon of Italy and Italian culture. But stripes of greed, white, and red weren’t always synonymous with Italy…
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Ferragosto: Italy's summer holiday in August - Wanted in Rome
Aug 14, 2024 · What are the origins of the Ferragosto summer holiday? Italy marks the national holiday of Ferragosto each year on 15 August, the feast of the Assumption, the day when Catholics believe the Virgin Mary ascended to heaven, body and soul, at …
Italy's public holidays: a quick guide - Wanted in Rome
Apr 1, 2024 · The annual dates to look out for on your calendar in Italy and a brief look at the reasons behind the national holidays. Italy has a total of 11 annual public holidays, in addition to feast days for local patron saints of cities including SS.Pietro e Paolo in Rome (29 June) and S. Ambrogio in Milan (7 December).. Italy marks its national feste on …
Airports in Rome - All you need to know about Fiumicino and …
Jun 3, 2024 · Ciampino Airport. Photo: Bestravelvideo / Shutterstock.com. Rome Ciampino Airport is the second of Rome’s airports. In addition to being a civil airport, it also functions as a base for state aircraft.
Juliet's balcony in Verona: true love's enduring myth - Wanted in …
Feb 14, 2024 · Casa di Giulietta in Verona. Inside the mediaeval building, located on Via Cappello 23, is a display of Renaissance-era costumes and the bed used in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 classic movie adaptation of the tragic romance.. A bronze statue of Juliet adorns the courtyard, with visitors lining up to rub her right breast for luck. This is a replica of the original statue - now displayed indoors ...
Buon Appetito: Meaning and History - Wanted in Rome
Feb 14, 2024 · Meaning and history of one of the most iconic italian phrases: "Buon Appetito". In the heart of Italian dining tradition lies a simple yet profound phrase, "Buon appetito," a customary expression that resonates deeply within the rich tapestry of Italy's culinary culture.
All You Need to Know About the Spanish Steps - Wanted in Rome
Jan 12, 2024 · The Spanish steps in Rome attract tourists from all over the world having been the backdrop to notorious films, important events and fashion shows.
All you need to know about Catacombs in Rome
Feb 20, 2024 · Catacombs are large underground cemeteries used by Christian and Jewish communities between the 2nd and the first half of the 5th century. The largest complex of catacombs is found in Rome, hosting approximately 60 excavations. Visiting these ancient cemeteries through their long tunnels and passages, allows tourists and locals to explore the rituals, customs, and traditions of the ancient Romans.