On Sunday, 29th June, the town of Bolzano in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, celebrates the centenary of the Colle (or Kohlern) cable car, inaugurated on the 29th June 1908. The Colle cable car is the oldest in the world by a month. Switzerland, in fact, completed the Wetterhorn-Aufzug cable car of the worlds number 2 on the 27th July 1908. The Colle cable car has been completely renovated and is now equipped with gondolas for 20 passengers. An attractive programme of musical, folkloristic and gastronomic events will mark the event.
For information: Azienda di Soggiorno e Turismo, Bolzano:
The seaside resorts on the Catania coast in Sicily have launched a summer programme of sunset-to-dawn entertainment to attract fun-seeking night owls, including dancing by moonlight and beachfront sunrise breakfasts.
Venices public works councillor has announced plan to convert one of its most important bridges, the Ponte dell'Accademia, into a permanent structure. The present bridge is made of wood with iron supports and was only intended to be temporary, when it was first set up in 1933.
The Ponte dell'Accademia is situated outside the celebrated Accademia Gallery and is a popular viewing spot for tourists and photographers.
A major exhibition of the works of 15th century Umbria artist Pintoricchio, marking the 550 th anniversary of his birth, is proving to be one of the most popular exhibitions in Italy this year.
The best in olive oil will be on show at Arezzo (Tuscany) between the 17 th to 19 th May. The Medoliva Mediterranean Olive Fair is an international event with exhibitors from 16 counties participating,till
Italy's answer to Dolly the sheep, Prometea, the world's first cloned horse, recently gave birth to a healthy foal named Pegaso at the Cremona Laboratory of Reproduction Technology where she was born in 2003. Mother and baby are both doing very well, said researcher Cesare Galli, head of the team that created Prometea from cells taken from her mother. The animals belong to an ancient native Italian breed known as Aveglinese or Haflinger, from the Hafling valley in Alto Adige (South Tirole).
The Association of Alberghi Diffusi (ADI) has celebrated its 10 th anniversary. The formula, pioneered in Sardinia in 1998, has revitalised the historic centres of many old Italian towns and villages
