The new and original website “Outlets in Italy” is now online. As the name already indicates, the website offers many useful information and tips about all the outlets in Italy.

This website gives users the opportunity to search for their favorite Italian brands in Italy and discover where to find it in one of the thousands shopping centers and fashion malls placed throughout the country. It is also possible – and very easy indeed – to search by location, region, city, or category of products (accessories, clothing, home, sport, underwear, perfumery, shoes, kids).

In this way, it is possible to find the best outlet shopping centers in Italy in a very simple and quick way: at home, with your pc and with

After waiting for presents on Christmas Eve, Christmas lunches and dinners here it comes the end of year 2010 and everyone wants to start in a good mood, in a way or another.

Every year, lots of traditions are performed in Italy to ensure a happy and lucky new year: wearing red underwear, Ancient Romans’ symbol of blood and war used to exorcize fears, eating lentils, grapes or pomegranate to assure money as much as the number of grains you are able to eat, and, of course, shooting fireworks, originally coming from Ancient China where they used to shoot them to fear evil.

In recent years, besides private

The so-called “Weihnachtsmarkt” comes back in Florence, the yearly traditional market with many stalls offering typical products coming not only from German tradition.

Cold cuts, cookies, sweets, but also warm clothing coming from Northern Europe will welcome visitors.

You can’t miss hot dogs with spicy wurstel going with light German beer, smelling scents that will conquer everyone. All this and much more in Santa Croce Square, December, from 1st to 19th, opening time from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

In addition, if you ever come to visit Pisa in this period,

On Sunday 30th November, the Region of Tuscany will celebrate the anniversary of death penalty’s abolition.

Festa della Toscana (Tuscan Feast) is a traditional appointment which joins the participation of all citizens and the Region of Tuscany institutions.

The origins of this feast date back to a legislative bill, to be more precise, the Penal Reform promulgated on 30th November 1786 by Grand Duke Peter Leopold of Lorraine.

With this reform, Tuscany put an end to the capital punishment, and marked an important moment of civility which would have changed its history forever. Tuscany in fact, thanks to Leopoldina Reform, was the first

Have you already thought about your next holidays?

The delightful medieval town of Casole d’Elsa, located near Siena (Tuscany) hosts a residence called Borgo al Cerro offering several apartments endowed with any kind of comfort and many services dedicated to the guests’ wellness, such as massages, swimming-pools, keep-fit area and much more.

Borgo al Cerro is a wonderful Residence near Siena placed in the middle of the countryside and surrounded by the Tuscan rolling hills. From here, it’s possible to easily reach several famous and interesting Tuscan cities and ancient towns, like Florence, Volterra or San Gimignano.

In addition, this year Borgo al Cerro joins the fabulous initiative promoted by Trivago, Europe’s biggest hotel price comparison, which make you win a free holiday!

Yes, you’ve got it! If you are football experts or just lovers, bet on the outcome of the World Cup matches and you will have the chance to win one of more than 150 hotel vouchers available!

Participating is very very simple. Let me explain you. First of all, you have to review at least one hotel on Trivago website and then place a winning a bet for a match.
1 hotel review = 1 chance to bet.

One winning bet means one chance to win a hotel voucher! In addition, you can earn score that allows you to choose your favorite voucher. You need 55 scores to get ours!

So…what are you waiting for? Guess and bet! You could win an unforgettable, relaxing week-end at the Borgo al Cerro Residence.

Visit now Trivago.it, review your favorite hotel and place your winning bet for the next match!

Borgo al Cerro is already considered as one of the best holiday apartments in Tuscany by users, as the positive reviews on Trivago and Tripadvisor show.

More info about Borgo al Cerro Residence
Website: www.borgoalcerro.com
Email: info@borgoalcerro.com
Tel. +39.0577.949004

The countdown has finally began for the Italy Moto GP. It is the moment for the 4th seasonal race and this time the appointment waits for you in Italy, on the fabulous circuit of Barberino del Mugello, in Tuscany, which once again will host thousands visitors and motorbikes lovers.

Italy GP is scheduled from 4th to 6th June 2010, and on Sunday about 80,000 spectators are expected to be there.

This year, the circuit offers its visitors higher security and very liveable spaces by strengthening the organization more and more.

In fact, in particular at the entrance turnstiles, the number of the employees has been increased for the welcoming of the visitors and the tickets check, while the parking has been enlarged and will be able to host until 30,000 cars. In addition, special attention will be given to the outside surveillance in order to avoid people leaving their cars along the street.

And now, let’s talk about numbers. This year, the employees reach about 1,500 people, among which we find 120 employees for the medical care, 400 superintendents, 400 guards and over 300 employees for the logistic service.

In addition, there are 4 tribunes (the central indoor one located near the winning post and hosting 3000 people) and other three open-air tribunes, which can be host until 10,500 people. Nine big screens located in front of the several tribunes and in the most important points of the circuit, in order to provide an excellent view.

During the week-end the area of Mugello will be hold up by visitors, and for those who purchased a ticket valid for the entire weekend, there is the opportunity to have free access to the pit-lane and to look closely to the boxes of their idols. A good occasion for taking a picture with them!

So, you will have the chance to see great personages like Valentino Rossi, called “the Doctor”, Jorge Lorenzo, Casey Stoner, Nicky Hayden, Loris Capirossi, Marco Meandri, Marco Simoncelli and the new emerging champion Ben Spies.

The appointment awaits you all from 4th to 6th June 2010 at the Circuit of Mugello.

For further information and tips about the area of Mugello, please take a look at the online tourist guide to Mugello, www.aboutmugello.com

Since September 2009, Siena has been celebrating one of the most important recurrences in the city history: the 700th anniversary of its “Costituto”, the first constitutional document written in vulgar language and not in Latin, in other words, the first symbol of democracy for the city of Siena. Finally, also common people could understand it.

It is for this reason that the city of Siena celebrates this recurrence with an event including several fields that aim to involve all the city with many initiatives: children, adults and elderly people.

Such an event will go on until May 31st 2010…so if you are in the neighborhood of Siena or you have never visited the city, this could be a perfect chance!

In fact, the programme of the “La Città del Sì” – a periphrasis of a famous sentence by Dante Alighieri – includes many reviews, exhibitions, shows and conventions.

Every weekend – from Friday to Sunday – visitors will find many appointments and events for tourists and Siena citizens, who will proudly show to be the heirs of the prosperous Republic of the Middle Ages. Good old times!

Until May 31st 2010, visitors will find also an interesting exhibition at Santa Maria della Scala Museum entitled Libri e fotografie del fondo Giuliano Briganti e dell’Istituto d’arte, a beautiful itinerary into Siena’s art between 13th and 14th centuries (opening hours from Monday to Thursday, from 9 am to 5 pm).

In addition, on next Saturday May 1st 2010, from 10 am to 1 pm,

Italy, world renound for its incredible history and dedication to the arts, is opening the doors of its countless and historically important state operated sites including museums of art and history, monuments, archaeological areas, archives and libraries … for FREE!

For the next ten days (April 16-25th) Italians and foreigners alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to experience the beauty and culture that exists within the walls of its most prestigious and visited locations without having to pay a dime.

Each city has its gems, and here’s a breif description of a few: Click on the citiy names for a more in depth description of the museums, monuments and more!

Florence: City of Renaissance art. He’re you’ll find the incredible Uffizi Gallery with its incredible collection of famous art from the middle ages all the way through the 18th century (featuring two of Botticelli`s greatest works), the Galleria dell’Academia – with Michelangelo’s famous statue of  ‘David’ …

Venice: The city of Venice is basically a museum its self, but

Since ever Tuscany has been renowned all over the world not only for its wonderful landscapes but also for its magnificent villas: the Medicean villas around Florence, those in Liberty style in the province of Lucca and the farmhouses in the Chianti district and in Maremma.

Not to mention the aristocratic palaces and the historical residences in the centers of many cities of art, including Arezzo, Siena, Pisa, etc.

Even the famous tenor Enrico Caruso, at the apex of his career, decided to buy two villas on the Florentine hills. In short, Tuscany is really rich in villas.

And in the last few years an increasing number of tourists have chosen to spend their holidays in a villa in Tuscany. Would you like

Of course, also the original and up-to-date Blog about all the news & events in Italy and the main Italian cities is now on the most famous social network in the world: Facebook!

Now you can find all the information you need also on the page of About Italy on Facebook! It’s really easy, become our fan and you will receive real-time updating about events, exhibitions, performances, sport and cultural events in the most beautiful Italian cities: Florence, Milan, Pisa, Rome, Siena, Turin, Venice…and don’t forget about the valley of Mugello, the Versilia coast and the Region of Liguria!

Italy is full of wonderful places to discover and visit among mountains and the sea, from the North to the South…you will be spoilt for choice! In order to know the events of the week, you need just a click and will find