History & culture
The Greek Theatre of Taormina: Sicily’s Timeless Stage Above the Sea
August 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Perched high on a hillside overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea, the Greek Theatre of Taormina is one of Sicily’s most breathtaking landmarks. With panoramic views of Mount Etna, the Bay of Naxos, and the Sicilian coastline, the ancient theater is...
Born of Fire: How Mount Etna Shapes the Remarkable Wines of Eastern Sicily
August 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
L’Etna è molto più del vulcano simbolo della Sicilia: è il cuore pulsante di una delle regioni vinicole più straordinarie d’Italia. Sui fertili pendii vulcanici che circondano Catania, antiche colate laviche, terreni ricchi di minerali e le fresche...
NIAF and City of Capri Sign Transatlantic Cultural Partnership
August 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and the City of Capri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a long-term partnership dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural legacy shared between the island and...
Weddings in Italy: A Celebration of Romance, Beauty, and Tradition
July 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Dalle dolci colline ricoperte di vigneti della Toscana alle scintillanti rive del Lago di Como e alle coste assolate della Puglia, l’Italia offre alcune delle destinazioni per matrimoni più affascinanti al mondo. Ricchi di storia, paesaggi...
Summer Festivals in Puglia: Celebrating Tradition Under the Mediterranean Sky
July 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Summer in Puglia is more than sunshine, seaside escapes, and unforgettable cuisine. It is a season of celebration. From June through September, towns and villages across Italy’s southern heel come alive with festivals that honor centuries-old...
Italian Fireworks: A History of Light, Celebration, and Tradition Through the Centuries
July 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Fireworks in Italy are more than entertainment; they are a centuries-old expression of celebration, power, religion, and community identity. From Renaissance courts to modern seaside festivals, Italy has played a major role in shaping the cultural...
Following Years of NIAF Advocacy, Historic Columbus Circle Fountain Flows Again in Washington, D.C.
July 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) proudly celebrated a milestone for Italian American heritage and American civic life as the historic Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain at Columbus Circle in Washington, D.C. officially reopened...
Something Italian. From Distant Shores to Family Tables, The Recipes That Held Us Together
June 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
For what is food but the greatest expression of joy and hurt in the world, Annette Januzzi Wick writes in this blending of history, memoir, and cooking. In response, readers are taken to the cherished place where her Italian ancestors and immigrant...
NIAF Celebrates Italian American Excellence at 2026 New York Gala
June 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) brought together more than 700 guests from the United States and Italy on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for its annual New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring six distinguished Italian Americans...
