Two years ago my in-laws celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a holy mass held in a little medieval church built in 1411 in Muggia (near Trieste). Did you know that the golden anniversary, or nozze d’oro, originated during the Roman Empire, when the husband used to crown his wife with a golden wreath? Now guess which gift they have received in three different versions…
Everybody knows that Italians are coffee lovers and yet, for some reasons, I was surprised to see this coffee vending machine in my son’s elementary school. However, it all makes sense: the pausa caffè (coffee break) is a must in Italy, therefore why not to give the school staff the chance to enjoy their daily caffettino in a super fast and easy way, and without leaving the premises? Bellissimo.
In 1953, when Triest was still under the government of the Anglo-American troops, the Giardino di Via San Michele, a unique park made of terraces, stairways and statues, was inaugurated. Today it is a peaceful place from where you can either enjoy a fantastic view of the sea or read a book under the lush pergola.