Calabria’s Costa degli Dei is discussed in an article in Il Sole 24 Ore’s travel section. The coast boasts transparent turquoise waters and many of the coves, beaches and grottoes lining it are reachable only by boat. For a respite from sun and swimming, one can visit the stunning town of Tropea with its palaces, alleyways, shops garlanded with dried peppers and Norman cathedral perched on an outcrop. The town is known for its cuisine, the highlights of which are sweet Tropea onions and spicy ‘nduja sausage.
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Corriere della Sera notes the opening of the last ten rooms to be renovated in Palazzo Barberini. This Roman Palazzo is the home of the museum of Italian art from the 12th Century through the Neoclassicist period and houses many masterpieces. The entire renovation has led to a more logical grouping and displaying of the works of art. Strangely for its size, location and contents, it is not a particularly crowded museum – especially worth a visit.
The summer opera season in Verona’s Roman amphitheater has begun and an article in the travel section of Il Sole 24 Ore discusses what to see and do in this beautiful city. Verona abounds in artistic treasures going form Roman ruins to new multi-ethnic museums. The old city center also has many osterie where one can sit and try local wines accompanied by small and delicious bites to eat before going to a production of Il Barbiere or Aida.
An interesting article in Il Sole 24 Ore discusses Dante and his Divina Commedia’s enduring popularity. Phrases and verses from the Commedia are commonly used in Italy today and many of the characters and situations from the work are well known. Roberto Benigni’s readings of the Commedia are well-attended and frequently televised. The article notes that even as interest in Dante studies in universities outside of Italy continues to grow, the opposite is true in Italian universities. In Italy, rather than in academic settings, Dante lives on in cultural presentations and in everyday life.
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