Silvia Donati
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Silvia is ITALY Magazine's Contributing Editor. She graduated from the University of Bologna in Literature and studied Print & Broadcast Journalism at the University of California in Los Angeles, where she has lived, on and off, for several years. She began her career in journalism working for a Southern California news agency before returning to Italy and going freelance. She has written both in English and Italian for a variety of publications; she has covered the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, where she had the chance to interview Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Pacino among others and reported live from the Golden Globes for ANSA. She now specializes in everything Italy-related.
Articles by Silvia Donati
Thu, 12/09/2021 - 03:04
The tradition of the ‘presepe’ in Italy began with none other than Saint Francis of Assisi’. Profoundly moved after seeing the sacred representations…
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 08:50
Visit Florence during the holidays and you will find it at its most magical. Festive lights decorate the streets of the cradle of the Renaissance, whi…
Thu, 12/02/2021 - 04:20
Just one hour north of Rome, near Lago di Bolsena, the well-preserved medieval town of Viterbo now has one more reason to attract visitors, especially…
Wed, 12/01/2021 - 03:02
The most famous Christmas markets in Italy are those located in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige. They are usually the ones that get the mos…
Thu, 11/25/2021 - 03:11
Christmas lights on city streets, trees and bagpipes in the piazzas, quaint Christmas markets, the smell of roasted chestnuts crackling on large pots…
Thu, 11/25/2021 - 00:00
What was it like growing up in ancient Rome? How was the life of children who lived 2,000 years ago?
The latest exhibition by the Uffizi Galleries in…
Wed, 11/24/2021 - 03:32
Get ready to discover more of Italy’s charming historic villages. The association ‘I Borghi più belli d’Italia,’ which, as the name implies, includes…
Tue, 11/23/2021 - 03:04
Fri, 11/19/2021 - 00:00
Pesto is one of Italy’s most famous pasta sauces around the world, but besides that and perhaps focaccia, most people don’t know much about Ligurian c…
Thu, 11/18/2021 - 01:15
Here’s another place you may want to add to your list of worthy Christmas destinations in Italy: Castiglione del Lago in Umbria, on the shores of Lake…
Wed, 11/17/2021 - 02:56
The annual ranking that determines the Italian cities with best quality of life has just been published and reveals some unexpected results this year.…
Fri, 11/12/2021 - 01:52
At the foot of the Alps, not far from lakes Garda and Iseo, the vibrant city of Brescia is the perfect destination for a city break away from the main…
Wed, 11/10/2021 - 10:22
The little-known Benedictine monastery of San Vincenzo al Volturno is located in the region of Molise, in an idyllic position at the foot of the Maina…
Wed, 11/10/2021 - 03:18
In order to allow for the rotation of the main bell of Giotto's Campanile in Florence, known as the ‘campanone’ (big bell), all seven bells of the ico…
Fri, 11/05/2021 - 04:54
Trentino, a region mainly known for its mountains and as a paradise for outdoor activities guards precious museums and historic monuments that allows…
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