Who was Luigi Bartolini? Luigi Bartolini (1892-1962) was only known to me as a writer born in Cupramontana who wrote the book Bicycle Thieves. It became internationally famous when it was adapted into a film by Vittorio de Sica. Bartolini’s book was translated into over 40 languages! But he didn’t Read more…
Macerata is one of the 5 provinces of Le Marche and, can you believe me when I say that I had never visited it before last February? SHAME on me. Do not follow my example and let yourself discover its small alleys and rich cultural treasures in a one-day trip. Read more…
Italy and our Le Marche are slowly getting back to tracks. What a better way to promote our territory with free access to some National museums? Here is a throwback to some of the museums that we dedicated a post to already, you can click on the links to read Read more…
Sometimes the social media help us in unexpected ways. This is the case of Isabelle, who discovered by chance that in our region there is an eco-museum that is welcoming volunteers from all over Europe, thanks to a European project. The museum is called Villa Ficana, and it is situated Read more…
When we think about opera music and opera theatre, we very often think about the majestic Arena in Verona. In Le Marche there is a very similar opera theatre (although not circular), the Sferisterio. This building is literally hidden within the city walls of Macerata, so much that when I Read more…
Driiiiiiiiiiiin the bell’s ringing! Tutti in classe! Time to get to class! If you can’t remember when you last heard the school bell, you should definitely experience this magical time in The School Museum in Macerata. Luckily enough, I am quite young and the materials that are exposed in this Read more…