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Cityng Duomo Milano Chair

Meticulous craftsmanship goes into making each and every Cityng Duomo Milano chair. Wooden, with a sturdy back that resembles the distinctive spires of the Gothic cathedral, this elegant chair designed by Cosimo de Vita is part of the Cityng Collection of 16 chairs produced by Savio Interiors for Chelini Firenze and Savio Firmino.

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War and Peace: Exploring the Golden Age of Rome in 'PAX'

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? If you’re the affable British historian Tom Holland or a fan of The Rest is History, the podcast that he co-hosts with Dominic Sandbrook, the answer is—probably—quite a lot. Holland’s latest book is called PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age. And though it is the third in a series on Ancient Rome, it stands to be one of the most accessible,…

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Rome Hosts the 2023 Ryder Cup

Golf enthusiasts who also love Italy have a reason to smile this year when Rome hosts the 43rd Ryder Cup. The 2023 Ryder Cup will take place from September 25 to October 1 and will feature the top US and European players, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm. Club Location and History Hosting the highly-anticipated golf tournament is the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club,…

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Serie A Jerseys 2024 - Every Team's Home, Away, and Third Kit

Serie A starts up again this weekend—with a fine crop of kits. Which jersey is your favorite?

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Saint Catherine of Siena, patron saint of Italy and Europe and also, because of her prolific letter writing, patron saint of journalists. Today, April 29, is her feast day. She is buried here in Rome, behind the high altar of the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. #italogram http://bit.ly/2PCpyT7

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A burst of color from Burano to brighten your feed 🌈 #italogram http://bit.ly/2UWbWbj

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One year ago today, we woke up to magic: a snow-kissed Rome #italogram https://ift.tt/2IyEDVV

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Is today #fontfriday? Venerdì in villaggio? Whatever it is, here’s an example of one of the many small town shops I have photographed just because I loved the typeface. The pastries were delicious, too. #italogram http://bit.ly/2SQ1wIG

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I was thinking about starting a no sugar diet until I spotted these carnival treats 🤪I love castagnole #MondayMotivation #carnevale #italogram http://bit.ly/2TOKHet

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One of my favorite places in #Rome - maybe even in Italy - is looking out the window of the Palazzo Nuovo. This is one of the only ways to get a good view of Michelangelo’s geometric design for the Piazza Campidoglio. #romaamoremio #italogram http://bit.ly/2UGUaEu

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The majestic dome of San Biagio set against a blue Tuscan sky. Head to Montepulciano to see this Renaissance beauty. #tuscany #architecture #montepulciano #italogram http://bit.ly/2HLrk43

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The Turtle Fountain - Fontana delle Tartarughe - in Piazza Mattei, Rome #Rome #Italy #fountain #italogram #romaamoremio http://bit.ly/2CQB7Ac

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Can’t. Stop. Visiting. Churches. #italogram #romaamoremio https://ift.tt/2MguTNE

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Santa Sabina interior #italogram #romaamoremio https://ift.tt/2n0EmNV

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“È insensato andare a Roma se non si possiede la convinzione di tornare a Roma.” (“It is foolish to go to Rome if you do not have the conviction to return to Rome.”) — GK Chesterton #italogram #romaamoremio https://ift.tt/2LNFQcl

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That old Trastevere magic #italogram #romaamoremio https://ift.tt/2uQ45gm

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A bomb shell in the Basilica of San Lorenzo from the Allied bombing of Rome 75 years ago today (19 July 1943). Approximately 1,500 Romans in San Lorenzo lost their lives, and the neighborhood, save for most of the church, was destroyed. #italogram https://ift.tt/2uNnmhX