Italy On This Day

Distinguished soldier was interested in art and science A portrait of Mattias de' Medici by the court painter, Justus Sustermans Mattias...

A chance to enjoy quieter cities while Italians take a holiday Ferragosto is a traditional festival that dates back to Roman times and has r...

19th century rider who contested Palio di Siena 55 times The Palio di Siena has been taking place in the Tuscan city of Siena since the earl...

Tenor who has blended opera and rock Alessandro Safina has become a household name in Italy after several successful albums Aless...

Masterpiece influenced the course of Italian art history Duccio's altarpiece in the Duomo di Siena, the Maestà A magnificent ...

First of two annual races is contested today The Palio is run at a furious pace around the perimeter of the Piazza del Campo in Siena...