Ceremonial Keşkek tradition: Keşkek is a traditional Turkish ceremonial dish prepared for wedding ceremonies, circumcisions and religious holidays. Women and men work together to cook wheat and meat called ‘Keşkek’ in huge cauldrons, then serve it to the guests. The …
CHURCHES St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture in Italy, and one of the world’s largest and most beautiful churches. Its iconic central dome dominates the skyline of Rome, …
Trade unions Italy became a nation-state belatedly on 17 March 1861, when most of the states of the peninsula were united under king Victor Emmanuel II of the House of Savoy, which ruled over Piedmont. The architects of Italian unification …
Western political system has been shaped by two populations mainly: ancient Greeks and Romans.The Greek Poleis gave birth to the idea of democracy, literally translated as power to the people; the Roman Empire instead put the base of the current …
Unlike many other European languages like English, French, Spanish or German, Italian is not that kind of highly demanded language like the above mentioned, especially in the current job market.Then why do so many people want to learn and love …
Every single Country in the world has a culinary tradition, regardless of being popular or unknown, as food represents a source of life, gives us energy and is part of the cultural heritage of a population.In Italy it is a …
Italy, throughout its history and despite the fact that is a small Country, has always been a worldwide lighthouse in the Fine Arts field. Among the greatest composers of history you can find Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Vivaldi, Vincenzo …
Though Greece is officially a secular state, the Christian Orthodox Religion is an important aspect of Greek culture and has great influence on the Greek religious and social landscape. About 98% of the Greek population is Christian Orthodox. The Orthodox …
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a parliamentary representative democratic republic. The President, elected by Parliament every five years, is Head of State. The Prime Minister is Head of Government. The President of the Republic has limited political power, as …
Music is an imperative component of culture in Greece, influenced by Eastern and Western sounds throughout the years. The music as part of the Greek culture dates back to the ancient times, during which poetry, dancing, and music were inseparable …