Italy On This Day

Andrea Palladio - world's favourite architect Humble stonecutter became his profession's biggest name Andrea Palladio, the humble s...

Beatrice Borromeo - journalist and model Glamorous aristocrat who specialises in gritty real-life stories The journalist Beatrice Borromeo,...

Cesare Borgia – condottiero Renaissance prince turned his back on the Church Cesare Borgia, the son of Pope Alexander VI, became the first ...

Tonino Delli Colli – cinematographer Craftsman who shot Life is Beautiful and Italy's first colour film Antonio (Tonino) Delli Colli, th...

NEW - Ferragosto A chance to enjoy quieter cities while Italians take a holiday Italy, San Marino and the Italian speaking region of Switze...

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...

Giorgio Chiellini - footballer Juventus star renowned for defensive excellence The footballer Giorgio Chiellini - captain of the Italy team ...