November has long been known as the "Month of the Dead" because, in the Christian liturgical calendar, this month is entirely dedicated to the deceased. The practice of dedicating a day or period to the remembrance of the dead has ancient origins, both in the Christian world and in traditions that venerated ancestors. The autumn-winter season, when days grow shorter and nature “turns to rest,” has symbolically encouraged reflection on death, the afterlife, and the permanence of memory.

It's September. We are in the area south of Verona, a flat region rich in waterways. In the countryside, as it moves towards the resting phase, you can see wheat-like ears turning a golden yellow. These are the rice fields. A rice field is a dynamic spectacle that transforms with the seasons, reflecting the...

Feriae Augusti: l’antico Ferragosto tra Impero Romano e Chiesa Il termine Ferragosto deriva dalla locuzione latina feriae Augusti (riposo di Augusto) indicante una festività istituita dall'imperatore Augusto nel 18 a.C. che si aggiungeva alle esistenti e antichissime festività cadenti nello stesso mese, come i Vinalia rustica o i Consualia, per celebrare i raccolti e la…

l’Arena di Verona: uno dei templi internazionali della lirica Piazza Bra è molto più di una semplice piazza: è il magnifico foyer a cielo aperto dell’Arena di Verona, uno dei teatri lirici più iconici e suggestivi del mondo. Nei tardi pomeriggi estivi, la piazza si anima di turisti e appassionati d’opera che si avvicinano con…

Discovering the wonders around Verona Verona is not only a destination rich in history and charm: it is also the perfect starting point to explore some of the most beautiful cities in northern Italy. In just a few hours of travel you can reach medieval villages, Venetian villas, lakes, mountains and extraordinary cities of art such as Mantua, ...

An itinerary between the land and waters of Lake Garda In Verona, the Scala Family, who ruled the city from 1277 to 1387, left an enormous fortress as a sign of their power: Castelvecchio, now home to a museum. During its rule, the family was greatly committed to expanding the boundaries, coming to include almost all the...

The Verona Arena: history and interesting facts about the Roman amphitheater The Arena, or the amphitheater of Verona, stands outside the oldest Roman city walls, in a peripheral position, facing the southern corner of the city. A monument on the edge of the ancient city It was built in a peaceful period, in the 1st century AD, a strategic location that favored the influx of spectators also...