Does your desire to travel and find the best culinary experiences push you more and more to hidden places? Then Croma Lago situated on the shores of Lago di Vico (Lake Vico), is the perfect restaurant for you! In the heart of Tuscia, 60 km (37 miles) from Rome, this restaurant and stunning view will fill you …
Countdown to Tuscia in FioreTuscia in Fiore: Best-Kept Secret in Italy
Spring is one of the best seasons to visit Italy and if this destination is on your bucket list, don’t miss the first edition of Tuscia in Fiore, the flower festival that will be held in April in some pretty villages in the province of Viterbo. Tuscia in Fiore is an annual festival that involves …
What You Should Know About the Lake of Bolsena
Wandering to discover Tuscia you will be fascinated by the stunning beauty of the Lake of Bolsena. It is not just a lake but the apotheosis of nature that offers breathtaking scenery, such as the one you can admire from La Rocca dei Papi (popes’ stronghold) in Montefiascone where you could run the risk of …
Nonna’s Love: Meet Food Blogger, Vittoria Tassoni
Since ancient times Carnival has represented a time of freedom, excitement, disguise, and transgression, in which every sin is admitted until the beginning of Lent, that is the forty days of fasting, purification, and penance that precede Easter. Carnival is therefore also the time to take advantage of committing sins of gluttony, such as eating …
All About the Feast of Saint Rosa in Viterbo
The Transport of Macchina di Santa Rosa is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and it is held in Viterbo every year on the night of September, 3rd. The Macchina di Santa Rosa is a huge tower lit by torches and electric lights, made of light metals. It is about 30 meters high and is …
Pat Girondi & Orphan’s Dream
Encounter with the Italian/American Bluesman Pat Girondi My encounter with Pat Girondi (Patrick Finley Girondi) was really an amazing experience, and it touched my heart for so many reasons. Pat, as friends are used to calling him, is an Italian/American singer/songwriter and CEO of Errant Gene Therapeutics (“EGT”), a gene therapy company established to invest …
The Real Italy in San Martino al Cimino
If you are a lover of the Italian way of life, do not miss a visit to San Martino al Cimino, a small architectural jewel, and best-kept secret, just a few kilometers from Rome. Wandering through the streets of this small village, you might have the sensation of coming across Donna Olimpia Maidalchini Pamphilj, sister-in-law …
Who Is The Character Behind The Etruscan Pyramid Of Bomarzo?
The story you don’t expect about the discovery of the Etruscan Pyramid Salvatore Fosci is a truly extraordinary character. He is an almost mystical figure whom it is easy to come across when you set out in the woods of Bomarzo to discover the Etruscan Pyramid. Everyone knows Salvatore Fosci, who for years has been …
Top 5 Experiences that Fill Your Heart in Roccalvecce, Italy
Roccalvecce, in central Italy, is one of the best destinations to come across experiences that can capture your heart and elevate your spirit. It is a centuries-old village where you can encounter history and traditions, breathing the healthy oxygen of its unspoiled nature. It is the ideal destination to practice meditation and soul purification. …
The Medieval Art of Ceramics and Tarots in Viterbo
The noble art of ceramics in Viterbo has deep roots in the Middle Ages, and it is still possible to create beautiful pottery using those ancient techniques.
The ancient workings require time, patience, and somehow slowness. In a world where everything spins fast, even art can be contaminated by rush, but the ancient traditions have the power to sweeten the creative moment, making it immersive and more profound.
The Middle Ages are also obscurity, mystery, occultism, and esotericism, and Cinzia Chiulli, a local artist, manages to portray that era in her ceramics, also drawing on the world of Tarot cards.