From hand gestures to conversational expressions, learn all about “le corna,” Italy’s favourite symbol for luck
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Five Events to Look Forward To In Italy In 2023
Planning a trip to Italy? Then don’t miss out our round-up of unmissable events for the year ahead.
A Short History of La Befana
All you need to know about La Befana, the witch-like figure bringing presents (or coals) on January 6
Five Great Italian Movies to Inspire Your Next Trip
Looking for movie recommendations? Then check out our list of wanderlust-inspiring Italian classics to watch
Where to See Art in Italy This Fall
From Milan to Venice and Rome, we round-up four ColtISSIMO art shows to check out this autumn, and add to your travel plans.
Our ISSIMO Summer Beach Reads
Whether you’re a bookworm or an occasional reader, we’ve put together a list of books we can’t wait to delve into this summer – get inspired!
Tutti al Mare:
Six Staples of Any Italian Beach Holiday
From ombrelloni to beach games, we round-up the things that never miss on an Italian beach vacation
The Fine Art of Curating
From collages to sculptures, we round-up the Italian artworks picked by Marie-Louise Sciò for this season’s ‘Contemporary Curated’ auction. with Sotheby’s Milan.
A Summer of Festivals
Elevate your cultural creds this summer with ISSIMO’s guide to Italy’s best summer festivals
An Ocean of Change: Learning to Safeguard Our Seas
To mark World Oceans Day, we sit down with NGO Marevivo to talk about our seas – and how to protect them
F is for Fortuna: Why Italy Loves Superstitions
From June the 17th to rituals that ward off bad luck, we look at Italy’s love affair with superstitions
Five Notable Italian Families Businesses that Shaped the Country
Our latest ItalianISSIMO guide shares our favourite cafes in the Eternal City