Italy National Art Month

ITALY: UNIQUE WORK OF ART

This is Italy with its 20 Regions, small and large areas holding different but equally precious treasures!

A passion for Beauty!

The taste for beauty is all-pervasive, from the tiny village to the old town, from big cities to small ones. Harmonious cupolas, wonderful facades, bell-towers, silent naves that guard artistic masterpieces: churches are everywhere. They tell the story of western architecture : from the Gothic spires of Milan Cathedral, to the Renaissance perfection of Florence Cathedral, from the elegant Romanesque forms of Pisa Cathedral to the baroque opulence of Lecce Cathedral.

Festivals

Towns and cities reveal their true souls when there is a festival. Local festivals are deeply felt affairs. Feast days are seen as a chance to show off special skills, traditions and ancient rites. Creative by vocation, Italians can transform the taste for beauty into creations admired all over the world.

Gastronomy and Wine

In Italy, cooking is an art. Pasta and pizza are the standard bearers of a tradition of good eating. Every region offers its own unique taste experiences. Meat, fish, fruit and vegetables are the stars of a diet that can win the most refined palates. Wine and cheese are a memorable duo.