Posts tagged Italy
Festa di Primavera – Spring Festival in Rome
Feb 1st
This April will see special events taking place in Rome throughout April to celebrate the Festival di Primavera, or Festival of Spring.
The Spanish Steps will be the central location for this regular Roman festival and a programme of concerts to be held across Rome will be announced by the local tourist board.
Spring flowers will adorn the Piazza di Spagna, going up the Spanish Steps to the church of Trinita Dei Monti at the top.
More information can be gained from the Rome Tourist Board
Via Parigi 11
Rome
00185
Italy
Tel +39 (0)6 4889 9253.
Email info@aptroma.com
Website www.romaturismo.it
Top worldwide restaurants listed: Spain tops the list again
Apr 21st
The San Pellegrino World‚s 50 Best Restaurants 2009 Awards have been announced and for the second year running El Bulli in Spain is named as the best restaurant in the world.
There are 4 British restaurants named in the top 50, three of them in London.
Unsurprisingly Spain, France and Italy were all prominent in the list. Eight French restaurants were named and 6 for Spain and Italy respectively.
Heston Blumenthal‚s Berkshire restaurant The Fat Duck was second overall in the list; the 3 top London restaurants are St John, Nobu and Hakkasan.
The San Pellegrino World‚s 50 Best Restaurants 2009: -
1. El Bulli, Spain
2. The Fat Duck, UK
3. Noma, Denmark
4. Mugaritz, Spain
5. El Celler de Can Roca, Spain
6. Per Se, US
7. Bras, France
8. Arzak, Spain
9. Pierre Gagnaire, France
10. Alinea, US
11. L’Astrance, France
12. The French Laundry, US
13. Osteria Francescana, Italy
14. St John, UK
15. Le Bernardin, US
16. Restaurant de l’Hotel de Ville, Switzerland
17. Tetsuya’s, Australia
18. L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, France
19. Jean Georges, US
20. Les Creations de Narisawa, Japan
21. Chez Dominique, Finland
22. Ristorante Cracco, Italy
23. Die Schwarzwaldstube, Germany
24. D.O.M., Brazil
25. Vendome, Germany
26. Hof van Cleve, Belgium
27. Masa, US
28. Gambero Rosso, Italy
29. Oud Sluis, Netherlands
30. Steirereck, Austria
31. Momofuku Ssam Bar, US
32. Oaxen Skargardskrog, Sweden
33. Martin Berasategui, Spain
34. Nobu, UK
35. Mirazur, France
36. Hakkasan, UK
37. Le Quartier Francais, South Africa
38. La Colombe, South Africa
39. Asador Etxebarri, Spain
40. Le Chateaubriand, France
41. Daniel, US
42. Combal Zero, Italy
43. Le Louis XV, France
44. Tantris, Germany
45. Iggy’s, Singapore
46. Quay, Australia
47. Les Ambassadeurs, France
48. Dal Pescatore, Italy
49. Le Calandre, Italy
50. Mathias Dahlgren, Sweden
City Break in Milan
Mar 31st
The famous Italian city of Milan is known for fashion shows, contemporary art, culture, history, design and much more. A city break in April the quietest month on the social calendar, is possibly the best time to soak up all the sights.
In the spring time Milan‚s streets are refined, with trees in full blossom, making it the ideal time to meander around on foot. Shopping for designer goods such as, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Prada and many more are to be found in the Quadrilatero quarter, with spas and bars to be discovered.
A stroll through the Navigli is essential for those romantics looking for the perfect Italian city break, enjoy a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants or bars, or try some retail therapy in the high fashion retail outlets.
For culture, visit the Milan Cathedral for a great example of Gothic architecture, La Scala opera house, or see The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. Plus much more is to be enjoyed and explored in the second largest city in Italy.