Scoppio del Carro – Explosion of the Cart

Anyone considering buying property in Italy, whether relocating or finding a holiday home, may want to familiarise themselves with Italian culture and tradition. Scoppio del Carro, an age-old festival, takes place on April 4th in Florence and could be the best way to understand and learn about Italian life.Each year on Easter Sunday, Florentine citizens [...]

By |2010-03-18T15:39:20+01:00March 15th, 2010|Articles|

Visit Tuscany with your baby

The Mother and Baby Experience in Tuscany is the first break of its kind and takes place in May, June and September.It is designed to give new mothers the opportunity to go on holiday without having to leave their babies behind.Many new mothers are reluctant to spend time away from their young children, as they [...]

By |2010-03-18T15:39:30+01:00March 12th, 2010|Articles|

Heineken Jammin’ Festival lines the Venice waterways

The Heineken Jammin' Festival started in 1998 and has since become one of Europe's most popular summer rock festivals, according to whatsonwhen.Its line-up features a varied selection of Italian and international rock acts, who take to the stage at San Giuliano Park in Venice.Venice is famous for its vast network of waterways and canals but [...]

By |2010-03-18T15:40:03+01:00March 10th, 2010|Articles|

Heineken Jammin’ Festival lines the Venice waterways

The Heineken Jammin' Festival started in 1998 and has since become one of Europe's most popular summer rock festivals, according to whatsonwhen.Its line-up features a varied selection of Italian and international rock acts, who take to the stage at San Giuliano Park in Venice.Venice is famous for its vast network of waterways and canals but [...]

By |2010-03-18T15:41:38+01:00March 10th, 2010|Articles|

Vogalonga boat race floats past property in Italy

The Vogalonga boat race is one of Venice's biggest events and it takes place on May 23rd, coinciding with the old ceremony of the Doge's marriage to the sea.More than 5,000 rowers take to St Mark's basin and paddle through the city's famous waterways.Venice has around 150 canals that are connected by 409 interlocking bridges [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:18+01:00February 26th, 2010|Articles|

Property in Italy lies only two hours away

Just Sardinia has advised anyone going on holiday or looking for property in Italy to consider the attractions and activities the island has to offer.Sardinia is just a two-hour flight away from some regional airports in the UK, which the tourist board believes can make a Mediterranean destination relatively accessible.With over 1,000 miles of unspoilt [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:58:54+01:00February 23rd, 2010|Articles|

Feature – The glamour and glitz of property in the Italian Alps

The Italian Alps, which stretch across the northern border of the country, are among the world’s best known and most glamorous destinations for skiing enthusiasts. As well as being home to world-class snow conditions and former Olympic venues, they have also served as the training ground of world-champion Italian skiers of the past. Enthusiasts of [...]

By |2010-07-08T13:36:45+01:00February 20th, 2010|Articles|

Easter celebrations in Italy

Italians are famous the world over for their love of food and wine and the celebration of Easter is a fitting example of their festive habits.The region of Liguria takes the time of Easter very seriously and finding a property in Italy may be the best way to indulge in the country's culture and traditions.Visitors [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:58:57+01:00February 17th, 2010|Articles|

Property in Italy surrounds the new Macro

In addition to the original Macro, which has been a feature of Roma's artistic and cultural scene for many years, the Macro Future has been constructed with the intention of becoming a point of reference for contemporary Italian art.For anyone with a passion for art who is considering buying a property in Italy, this new [...]

By |2010-03-18T15:47:07+01:00February 8th, 2010|Articles|

A property in Italy puts Giorgione in the picture

To commemorate five hundred years since the death of one of Italy's most celebrated artists, an exhibition of his early work will be displayed in his hometown of Castelfranco Veneto, near Treviso until April 2010.Anyone considering buying a property in Italy may be well advised to experience this exclusive look at what the Italian Tourist [...]

By |2010-03-18T15:47:26+01:00February 5th, 2010|Articles|