Andiamo! | Citalia Magazine Volume 1 2024
This issue shares the secret ingredient that every Italian has in abundance: Passion! Our cover story, Your Year in Italy, showcases the various festivals across the country throughout the year, giving you the chance to create your own memories that will last a lifetime. For those seeking a Family Summer Escape, we bring you just some of our family favourites, and, inspiration for a multigenerational Italian getaway. Whether it's a hotel, resort, or villa-style holiday, we have something for every family. For the foodies, tuck into our favourite Michelin-starred and haute cuisine dining experiences in Your Guide to Michelin-Starred Italy. Over 390 restaurants have been featured in the current edition of the Italy Michelin Guide, so there are plenty to choose from!
This issue shares the secret ingredient that every Italian has in abundance: Passion!
Our cover story, Your Year in Italy, showcases the various festivals across the country throughout the year, giving you the chance to create your own memories that will last a lifetime.
For those seeking a Family Summer Escape, we bring you just some of our family favourites, and, inspiration for a multigenerational Italian getaway. Whether it's a hotel, resort, or villa-style holiday, we have something for every family.
For the foodies, tuck into our favourite Michelin-starred and haute cuisine dining experiences in Your Guide to Michelin-Starred Italy. Over 390 restaurants have been featured in the current edition of the Italy Michelin Guide, so there are plenty to choose from!
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Calcio!<br />
Football in Italy<br />
Why not make Italian football a fixture in your next <strong>Citalia</strong> holiday?<br />
There’s no denying it: football is synonymous with Italian culture. The<br />
passion for the game is a second religion.<br />
Is it any surprise, given Italy’s success? The national team has led Italy<br />
to victory four times in the FIFA World Cup, twice in the European<br />
Championships, and played in several more final games.<br />
“Italian football is deeply ingrained in the national culture and has a<br />
long and illustrious history,” explains Stefano Nirta, <strong>Citalia</strong>’s Regional<br />
Destination Manager. “When fans' voices are raised in song, there's a<br />
unity that is uplifting and hard to find elsewhere.”<br />
An ancient form of football has been played since the Roman Empire.<br />
Members of the famous Florentine Medici family and Popes of the<br />
Vatican played the game during medieval times.<br />
Not only does Italy have a cracking national team, its domestic league,<br />
Serie A, is arguably one of the premier leagues in the world. Serie A<br />
holds the top 20 teams within Italy and changes each year depending<br />
on team wins. The top ones, such as Inter, Juventus, Milan, and Napoli,<br />
strive to win the Scudetto, or little shield, a prestigious decoration that’s<br />
sewn onto the jersey of the winning sports club.<br />
“Football unites the country, but it’s also the source of fierce and<br />
bitter rivalry between teams, particularly those from the same city,”<br />
adds Stefano.<br />
As you watch more closely, you’ll come to enjoy this theatrical style<br />
and all the nuances of each game! Why not embrace the proud calcio<br />
culture during your <strong>Citalia</strong> holiday?<br />
Football season is almost year-round, but Serie A and the other<br />
domestic games take place from August through to May, with a break<br />
from June to August.<br />
If there’s a particular game that you wish to watch live, then we<br />
recommend you check the schedule and book your holiday and tickets<br />
well in advance. Tickets to Serie A games can range between €40 and<br />
€310, with an average price of around €105 per person.<br />
<strong>Citalia</strong> can help you arrange your tickets, as well as<br />
stadium tours where you can enjoy a more intimate<br />
experience of a club.<br />
Italian fans (tifosi) berate as much as<br />
support their own team from the stands.<br />
You can combine several club games in one ultimate<br />
holiday, by taking high-speed trains between our<br />
favourite football-loving cities.<br />
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