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Tradition has brought to our knowledge many ancient legends. One of these is that of Colapesce. He was a mythological creature half man and half fish. Italian Traditions leads you to the discovery of this incredible story and presents the main versions that have reached the present day. We will...
The famous aria of the opera Il Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi The history of opera is closely linked to our country. Some of the most famous compositions have in fact been made by Italian musicians. One of the most famous is undoubtedly the Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi. In this work we find Va...
These ancient stone buildings are one of the things you absolutely must visit in Sardinia Italy has been inhabited since ancient times and the testimonies of past civilizations are still visible today. One of the most interesting are the domus de Janas that are scattered throughout Sardinia....
Here is the story of the saint and of these mysterious places Italy is a territory rich in mysterious and enchanting places that have kept their ancient charm unchanged even by stories and legendary tales. One of these is the sword of the rock of San Galgano which is located in Chiusdino in the...
Mont Blanc, and the area of Courmayeur, which lies on its slopes, is a place where legends mingle with ancient folk tales. Like the one concerning the origin of its current name. According to tradition, its glaciers have always hosted evil spirits, and the exorcisms of the curate of Cogne are...
The legend of Romulus and Remus One of the most famous legends in the world is that which tells the foundation of Rome. Do you want to know more about it? Well in this article Italian Traditions presents the history of Romulus and Remus and how the city of Rome was born from which originated...
When the Italian language is combined with the best delicacies of our cuisine what comes out is a fabulous combination of linguistic curiosities. It is not rare, in fact, that when you taste a typical specialty of the Bel Paese, you mop up your plate right to the end. But where does this term...
Everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day, but how many know the origin of this holiday? February 14th is the day when we celebrate love and is the celebration of lovers par excellence, now for years consolidated among the festivities belonging to Italian traditions. But where does this custom...
The days of the blackbird represent a true Italian tradition and, according to popular knowledge, go from 29th to 31st January. In some regions they are called “lending days”, in others they are celebrated with folk songs and choirs, in others they are called “of the...
The Italian language, at twenty-first place in the world, is a particularly rich and articulate language, but in its colloquial “version” it is perhaps less famous than its “scholastic” version. Italian, spoken not only in our country but also by millions of people...
