Fav Reads On Italy This Week: Feb 21

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 Gardens of Ninfa in the region of Lazio

This week’s roundup includes places of famous movie scenes shot in Rome, quiet places to getaway even in Milan, sensous photographs of Michelangelo’s sculptures, delicious sweet recipes and fun in Pisa beyond the tower.

Culture and Travel

Famous Movie Locations in Rome by Huffington Post – Rome makes for a lovely movie set and here are places were some famous scenes were shot. All are in the historic center and can easily be reached on foot.

Michelangelo as sexy as it gets by ArtTrav – If you are in Florence before March 15, this is an exhibition not to miss. The “23 sensous, black and white photographs” at evocative angles will forever change the way you look at these scupltures again.

Italy’s Academy of Silence wants you to travel — quietly by CNN – Need some quiet time? The Academy of Silence in Tuscany, “seeks to gather a list of the quietest hotels, towns and other places in Italy”. Here are some places that certainly make the cut.

5 Quick Getaways During Milan Fashion Week by Erica Firpo on Huffington Post – On the topic of quiet time, things can get crazy in Milan during Fashion Week and if you need want to get away from it all, head to these places.

36 Hours in… Bologna by Telegraph Travel – Bologna has been getting a good share of press coverage and rightly so. For those who can only visit for the weekend, this is a handy resource to help you make the most of your time there. For more insights into Bologna, Kathryn shares her experience of this city on Italy “Show and Tell”.

Life’s a party during Piedmont’s Carnival Celebrations by Italia.it – They sure know how to party in Piedmont during the Carnival. Here is a list of Carnival celebrations taking place in this region, including one of the most renowned, the Carnival of Ivrea.

Italian Green Travel Awards Winners are Announced by Green Holiday in Italy – Looking for places to stay that offer sustainable stays? Check out these award winners that include farm stay, hotel, bed and breakfast and a camping village.

Italian cleaner accidentally throws modern art in the bin by The Telegraph – Oops…you mean those pieces of cookies on the floor were not trash? She is not the “first person to fail to recognise a piece of contemporary art”.

Food and Drinks

Sweet beginnings by At Home in Tuscany – Gloria shares a recipe for a classic Italian pie (crostata) and an interesting rice cake. Also congratulations to Gloria on the arrival of her beautiful baby.

Baccalà Marinato: Marinated Salted Codfish by Ciao Lunigiana – Looks delicious, and even better, it sounds simple to make! Buon appetito.

Life in Italy

Daytrip to Pisa – more than just a tower by Girl in Florence – When you mention Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa immediately pops into mind. However, Georgette shows us there is more to Pisa than just the tower. Oh and she has some fun photos of various tourist poses there.

Castelbuono – the town of the good castle and excellent food by Kate Bailward – A charming town in the mountains near Palermo and it helps that there is a great restaurant here. It’s never too far to drive for fabulous food.

Have you come across any great reads or resources on Italy this week? Share them with us in the comments below.