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Milan’s world-famous La Scala opera house
Anniversary agenda
To celebrate the 500- year anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, Milan – the artist’s home for more than 20 years – is launching ‘Milano and Leonardo’, a programme of events lasting for nine months from May 2, 2019. It features the grand reopening of da Vinci’s Sala delle Asse fresco of landscapes, branches and leaves at Castello Sforzesco; a multimedia trail weaving through the city’s streets; exhibitions of paintings, sculptures and sketches; and da Vinci-inspired food, wine and botany experiences. It’s hoped that the cultural programme will increase international arrivals to Italy even more after a 10.2% annual increase from 2016-2017.
Salento is a perfect place to experience slow tourism
museums, small art foundations, multi- site exhibits and pop-up galleries. The National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome holds one of the largest collections in the country, with almost 20,000 paintings, sculptures, sketches and prints on show, while the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Trento contains 15,000 avant-garde
works of art. Then
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there’s the Museum of Contemporary Sculpture in Matera and Naples’ National
Archaeological Museum, which promises a fascinating and historic hit of ancient paintings and sculptures. In Italy, not a month of the year goes by without a literary festival taking place. Often hosted in intimate and evocative piazzas, they bring together book lovers and poetry fans for theatrical readings and debates. Writers Under the Stars is particularly popular for its location on the sandy shores of San Benedetto del Tronto.
From stage to cinema screens The rolling hills, vineyard-lined valleys and
characterful cities of Italy have featured in many films over the years: Quantum of Solace (one of the later films in the James Bond series), The Italian Job, The Wolf of Wall Street, Dolce Vita, The Talented Mr Ripley and To Rome with Love to name only a few. So when holidaymakers visit the sites themselves, why not get immersed in the world of the big screen? Several international film festivals are held annually, with the Venice International Film Festival, the Turin Film Festival and the Giffoni Film Festival – which is specifically for children – being three of the most respected.
When it comes to theatre and opera, Milan is the top spot. Italy’s second biggest city, its theatres and opera houses have hosted performances from some of the best singers, composers, musicians, dancers, playwrights and actors in the world. The oldest, and the most important, opera house in the city is La Scala. Since it opened its doors in 1778, classic sets have decorated the stage including Verdi’s Nabucco (1842), Puccini’s Madama Butterfly (1904) and Il Turco in Italia (A Turk in Italy) by Gioacchino Rossini (1814). Today, visitors can wander from theatre to opera house, taking in the splendid architecture and goosebump- inducing performances.
Top trend
Slow tourism is a movement that encourages in-depth and responsible travel around the world – and Italy is one country that has been quick to jump on the bandwagon. The Slow Tourism Italia association
has brought together accommodation providers and tour operators to help promote slow tourism in the country’s lesser-known regions, recommending everything from countryside farmhouses, city stays and mansion- based B&Bs to a bike tour discovering Salento in Puglia. With a chance to meet bakers
and restaurateurs as well as sample delicious seasonal fruit and wine, it’s ideal for foodies.
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