September 19, 2022
Typicalness and Curiosities
Since the 1950s, the cultural life of Elba Island has been animated by the “Dune Painters,” a particular bohemian artistic and cultural cenacle that involved some of the most important Italian artists and intellectuals of the postwar period. Even today in Procchio we can admire some traces of this formidable artistic experience. The legendary cenacle […]
Typicalness and Curiosities
The journal “Diversity” has published a scientific study that takes a look at the DNA of mouflon on Giglio Island, revealing the genetic uniqueness of these animals. The news is very interesting, not least because Giglio mouflons are animals about which there has been much discussion in recent times. The Tuscan Archipelago Park Authority, in […]
September 12, 2022
Typicalness and Curiosities
Totally immersed in the lush Mediterranean maquis vegetation lies a piece of Elba Island history: the Tonietti Mausoleum. Built in the early 20th century by Ugo Ubaldo Tonietti in memory of his father Giuseppe, it was commissioned from the Florentine architect Adolfo Coppedè. The mausoleum, now in a state of semi-abandonment, is located along the […]
August 26, 2022
Typicalness and Curiosities
Giglio Island is one of Italy’s most popular locations for divers from around the world. In fact, this one offers dives that are not very demanding, but very impressive. The most popular dives take place at Cala Cupa, Le Scole, Punta del Fenaio, Punta di Capel Rosso, Punta delle Secche, Scoglio della Cappa, Scoglio del […]
August 22, 2022
Typicalness and Curiosities
Among the Corsican cuisine dishes to be tasted, desserts deserve special mention, many of which have as recurring ingredients chestnut flour and brocciu, the island’s typical cheese. Cookies, cakes and jams are prepared today according to a long tradition that has been handed down from generation to generation, delicacies that are all worth trying to […]
August 12, 2022
Typicalness and Curiosities
Music was an ever-present element in Etruscan life. This is also testified to us by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. According to the Stagirite, in fact, “the Etruscans practiced boxing, flogged servants and kneaded bread to the sound of music.” This is confirmed for us by so many Etruscan paintings. We find images of many instruments […]
