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Favorite Reads on Italy (FRI) is a weekly roundup published on Fridays featuring interesting articles, fascinating experiences, and handy resources that I’ve come across that week.
Postcard from Italy: The Colors of the Ara Pacis
This week’s roundup features celebrations in Rome to commemorate Augustus’ 2000th death anniversary, reasons to visit Sicily, travel tips and delicious food in Puglia, and more.
Culture and Travel
Augustus’s Rome by Telegraph Travel – This week Rome commemorated the 2000th death anniversary of Augustus with several special openings and exhibitions. Here are 6 sites associated with this emperor.
Emperor Augustus stables in Rome to be reburied due to lack of funding by Telegraph – On the topic of Augustus, it’s unfortunate news that they are no funds to restore this recent discovery.
Among the rice fields in Italy by Italian Notes – When Piedmont is mentioned, you probably think of wines. However, did you know that in this region you will also see stretches of rice fields.
FACE IT: Attention Must Be Paid to Sicily by Huffington Post – This island has everything to please everyone! “Surrounded by picturesque mountains, hilltops and three seas” and steep in history, there is every reason to visit Sicily.
Palermo Is Not Just for the Mafia Anymore by The Daily Beast – As we’re on the subject of Sicily, Palermo is a city with a rich culinary tradition and home to countless museums. We were here one summer and wish we had spent more time in Palermo. Curious about its rich culinary tradition, here’s a post on street food in Palermo.
Discovering Quiant Modena, Italy by Bacon is Magic – We were in Modena last week for a quick visit to the Enzo Ferrari museum and timely post has us longing to go back again to fully explore the place.
The treasures of Gallipoli by Velvet Escape: Gallipoli conjures up images of white sand beaches and crystal clear water but this town is also “packed with historic and cultural treasures”.
Food and Drinks
Eating Italy: Food in Puglia with Our Local Guide Claudia Parisi by Food Lover’s Odyssey – While there is a lot of food talk here (delicious ones too), there are also great tips for visiting Lecce and the Salento.
Pignone Festival Celebrates Local Food by A Path to Lunch – We love festivals and the Pignone festival in Liguria will be held Saturday August 30th from 18:00 to 24:00 and Sunday August 31st from 12:00 to 23:00. From potatoes to onions to sausages, you’ll walk (or roll) away satisfied.
Say cheese! Exploring beautiful (and delicious) Parma by Bella Vita Italia – If you love cheese, especially parmigiano-reggiano, then you have every reason to visit Parma.
Have you come across any great reads or resources on Italy this week? Share them with us in the comments below.
