Alessandro Zoppo

Alessandro wrote 22 articles on Visit Itay

Alessandro Zoppo
He has been listening to music and watching movies since he was 6. Proudly Samnite but Roman by adoption, he writes about culture, travel, economics, finance, politics and sports and curates film festivals.
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The chestnut festival in Segni

Exhibitions, events and shows

Best Events in Italy in October 2026: What Not to Miss

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Venice Film Festival: How the World's Most Magical Cinema Legend Was Born

Art and culture

Venice Film Festival: How it all began

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People dancing during the Night of Taranta

History and Traditions

This Italian Festival Was Born From an Ancient Healing Ritual

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Dracula's tomb in the cloister of Santa Maria La Nova

Best Tours and Experiences

20 Naples' Mysterious Places and Hidden Secrets Revealed

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A group of people kayaking in Naples at sunset in the summer

Exhibitions, events and shows

Naples Summer Guide: Sea, Sun & Music at Noisy Festival

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Summer 2026 in Italy Is About to Get Loud: Here Are the Biggest Concerts

Art and culture

Best Concerts in Italy in Summer 2026: the Ultimate Guide

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The statue of Domenico Modugno, one of the most famous Italian singer

History and Traditions

10 Italian singers you should know to understand Italian culture

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The Arena di Verona

Art and culture

Arena of Verona: a one-of-a-kind stage for opera, music, and unforgettable emotions

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A panoramic view over Venice

Art and culture

10 Events Not to Be Missed in Venice in February 2026

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A panoramic view over Florence in the evening

Art and culture

Things to do in Florence in February 2026

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An Italian flag that waves

History and Traditions

Why Italy’s Flag is green, white and red (the story explained)

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The panoramic view of Florence

Places and Tours

Beyond Piazzale Michelangelo: Top Best Views of Florence

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Ponte Sant'Angelo in winter

Exhibitions, events and shows

Things to do in Rome in January 2026

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A view of Naples in winter

Exhibitions, events and shows

What to do in Naples in January 2026

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A live show at Monk Club in Roma

Exhibitions, events and shows

Things to do in Rome in December 2025

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A tourist photographs Florence for Instagram

Places and Tours

Instagram vs reality: what Italy's top tourist spots are really like

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The Mattatoio di Roma

Exhibitions, events and shows

Things to do in Rome in November 2025

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Galleria Spada in Rome

Art and culture

Rome's hidden gallery where architecture tricks your eyes

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A view of Positano out of TikTok and its trip routes

Places and Tours

TikTok made me book a trip to Positano: the truth above the social

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Is Sicily the New Frontier for Mango Exportation?

Food and Flavours

Is Sicily the New Frontier for Mango Exportation?

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incredible frescoed ceilings

Art and culture

10 jaw-dropping ceilings in Italy you won't believe exist

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A statue of Leonardo da Vinci

Art and culture

10 Things You Don't Know About Leonardo da Vinci, Italian Genius

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