10 Favorite Reads on Italy: Week of Feb 16, 2015

Favorite Reads on Italy is a weekly roundup featuring interesting articles, fascinating experiences, and handy resources that we’ve come across during the week. If you come across a favorite read and would like to share it with us on Twitter, use the hashtag #browsingitaly

This week’s roundup features colors of the Venice Carnival, reasons to fall in love with Liguria, young entrepreneurs in Italy, going home to the Amalfi Coast, and more.

10 Favorite Reads on Italy: Feb 16, 2015

How to spot hidden Medieval towers of Florence by ArtTrav.com – Did you know the Florence once had 150 towers belonging to private citizens? Fascinating read on how to spot these towers as you stroll around the city.

Monteriggioni: An afternoon going back in time by GirlinFlorence.com – If you have never been to Monteriggioni in Tuscany, it’s a must-visit. This charming town boasts striking postcard views of the area.

“The Magnificent Lord”: A walk through Verona’s Castelvecchio Museum by Italian Talks – While we visited Castelvecchio during our short stay in Verona a few years back, we didn’t get the chance to visit the museum. We’ll definitely do so on a next visit. 

Meet the 22-Year-Old Who Is Set to Launch the World’s First Thermochromic Watch by Forbes – Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit alive and well in Italy.

The Outrageous, Divine Marquis by Mozzarella Mamma – Intriguing read about an extravagant woman who few would have heard about.

Italy lays claim to inventing fish and chips and bringing it to the UK by Telegraph – This might come as a surprise to many! The EU menu is a Rome-based project where they serve dishes from other European countries in schools for lunch. My niece has been talking about this and has nothing positive to say. Not because it’s not pasta but in general, she finds the lunch in school unpalatable.

Home again on the Amalfi Coast by Ciao Amalfi – Bentornata Laura! What a warm welcome home by goats and a delicious plate of lasagna!

More favorite reads found on Twitter

Venice Carnival has never looked so colourful – check out these stunning images: http://t.co/CE4HI8l7na

— Rough Guides (@RoughGuides) February 17, 2015

Temple of Peace to be ready for Rome birthday, April 21
Marble columns will be reconstructed http://t.co/1acVDJQOjg pic.twitter.com/F6lx9StyYc

— Italy USA & MEXICO (@italia_USA_MEX) February 17, 2015

Discover 30 reasons to fall in love with #Liguria http://t.co/uCh6uVqBF8 #italianriviera #beautifuliguria #italy pic.twitter.com/ALJXEYEK26

— BeautifuLiguria (@BeautifuLiguria) February 17, 2015