Tag: italy
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Pappano says the way opera is looked on with great suspicion ‘drives me nuts’
[ad_1] Sir Antonio said: “I think opera, in many quarters is seen as something elitist, I mean look the (British) politicians, for instance, don’t come to the opera house, they used to, whereas in Italy, the president of the republic would come and there’d big applause, it would be celebrated by the audience… in Germany…
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‘Venice is not a museum’: Activists slam new day-tripper fee
[ad_1] The protesters say they want a different vision for the city which doesn’t put tourism front and centre. ADVERTISEMENT Activists in Venice have staged a protest against the new day-tripper entry fee which will come into force on 25 April. A social housing group occupied a council building on Tuesday morning, displaying banners with…
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Rome unveils plans for a new archaeological path
[ad_1] Improving security and tackling overcrowding are among the aims of the new walkway. ADVERTISEMENT Linking the Colosseum to the Forum and from the Baths of Caracalla to the Circus Maximus, Rome’s new archaeological walkway will be a journey through the city’s most famous archaeological sites The mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, and the Italian culture minister,…
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The reason luxury travel is so expensive these days
[ad_1] The travel industry is largely back on track. But high prices in the luxury sector, which rose in the wake of the Covid pandemic, aren’t returning to normal. In fact, they’re growing higher by the month. Luxury hotel rates reached “peak levels” this year, with average daily rates up 70% compared to 2019, according…
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Italy’s new ‘Orient Express’ isn’t running yet — but rates are already soaring
[ad_1] Reservations for Italy’s new “La Dolce Vita Orient Express” train open Tuesday. Luxury train enthusiasts may want to lock in the current rate now — before it climbs any higher. Starting rates for a one-night journey on the luxury train increased from 2,000 euros ($2,168) per person in December 2022 to 2,500 euros per…
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Why Italy’s Ravenna should be on your summer bucket list
[ad_1] From historic basilicas to Adriatic beaches, this northern Italian city offers the best of both worlds. ADVERTISEMENT Located in Italy’s culturally rich Emilia-Romagna region, Ravenna offers a fascinating blend of art, churches and historical landmarks. The city’s main claim to fame lies in its extraordinary collection of Byzantine mosaics, which adorn its ancient churches…
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Pancaked Popes & bananas: The Vatican’s choice for the Venice Biennale
[ad_1] An infamous Italian artist will create an outdoor installation for the Vatican’s exhibition, held in a women’s prison on the island of Giudecca. Pope Francis will visit the pavilion in April, marking the first papal attendance at the Venice Biennale. ADVERTISEMENT Have you heard of the Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan? He’s the one…
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These 11 European countries will soon be able to visit China visa-free
[ad_1] China has extended visa-free entry to four more European countries. ADVERTISEMENT In December and January, China brought in visa-free entry for citizens of seven European countries and Malaysia. Now, four more European nations have been added to the list as the country tries to encourage more people to visit for business and tourism. Citizens of…
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Afghan Youth Orchestra to perform in UK after Home Office U-turn on visa denial
[ad_1] Dr Ahmad Sarmast, head of ANIM, said he was “delighted” to learn of the U-turn, adding: “The new decision of the Home Office will enable members of the AYO not only to share the beauty of Afghan music with the audiences in four UK cities, but also to make music with young British musicians…
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Off-season travel: 5 best Italian villages to visit in spring
[ad_1] From nature-rich hikes to foodie havens, Italy’s seaside in the off-season is full of unexpected joys. ADVERTISEMENT Italy’s coastline is synonymous with summer: a vision of Aperol Spritzes sipped under blue parasols before a glass-clear sea. As an Italian who grew up in England, every summer brought the much-anticipated, post-exam ritual of spending the…