Italian photographer Valerio Minato recently unveiled a captivating photograph that encapsulates six years of dedication and patience. This magical image, captured just outside Turin, features the Basilica of Superga and Monviso mountain perfectly aligned against the Moon, creating a scene that Minato had envisioned since 2017. The extraordinary alignment of the mountain … [Read more...] about Italian Photographer Waits 6 Years to Get Perfectly Aligned Photo of the Moon, a Mountain, and a Basilica
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Skyscrapers Existed in the Middle Ages: The Italian City of Bologna Was Like Manhattan Back Then
When we think of skyscrapers, we often envision the modern steel and glass giants that dominate the skylines of our bustling cities today. But did you know that back in AD 1200, the Italian city of Bologna boasted around 180 towers that we would consider skyscrapers today? The tallest among them, standing at an impressive 320 feet (97 meters), still graces the … [Read more...] about Skyscrapers Existed in the Middle Ages: The Italian City of Bologna Was Like Manhattan Back Then
This Alpine Shelter in the Italian Dolomites Will Definitely Survive the Armageddon
The Italian Dolomites are one of the most dramatic alpine destinations in the world, featuring sheer cliffs, craggy pinnacles, and idyllic valleys. And nestled among these stunning mountains is an incredible alpine shelter on Monte Cristallo, Auronzo di Cadore, Italy. This unique building was built during World War I at a height of 2760 meters, and judging by its history and … [Read more...] about This Alpine Shelter in the Italian Dolomites Will Definitely Survive the Armageddon
The Needle in the Haystack: Italian Artist Successfully Completes Mind-Boggling Search
Sven Sachsalber, the Italian artist living in New York City, is known for his playful and unique conceptual art pieces. His latest exhibit, which took place at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, was a jumbo version of a previous work of his: find a needle in a haystack. The president of the museum hid a single silver needle in an enormous stack of hay, much taller than Sachsalber … [Read more...] about The Needle in the Haystack: Italian Artist Successfully Completes Mind-Boggling Search
A Roman Mosaic Floor Was Discovered Under An Italian Vineyard
A Roman mosaic floor has been discovered under a vineyard in northern Italy after decades of searching. Surveyors in the commune of Negrar di Valpolicella north of Verona published images of the well-preserved tiles buried under metres of earth. According to officials, scholars first found evidence of a Roman villa there more than a century ago. Technicians are still … [Read more...] about A Roman Mosaic Floor Was Discovered Under An Italian Vineyard