Yugoslavian pan

Yugoslavia and Jugonostalgija

The country that once was called “Yugoslavia” disappeared from the maps at the end of the last century and after a cruel war. Outside the former Yugoslavian area, nothing of it remains on maps, just a trace on the history texts. But the “Made in Yugoslavia” Zastavas still run the roads of the new countries …

Piazza della Transalpina Gorizia

Gorizia: Danzando sulla frontiera

Il fascino dei confini Giocare con i confini mi è sempre piaciuto. Sin da quando ero bambino. Seguire le righe tratteggiate sulle tavole di un atlante, inscenare invasioni e ritirate o sognare di occupare un paese con un solo piede, come fece davvero una volta mia nonna alla sbarra triestina che divideva l’Italia dalla Jugoslavia. …

Palmanova archway and cathedral

Palmanova: amazing beauty throughout the history

Located in Northeastern Italy, Palmanova, the star-shaped town, is a unique destination. It is a great example of a Renaissance-era planned town meant to be used as a living area, fortress and stronghold. The star-shaped town Palmanova has the shape of a star. Right in its middle, there is a huge square, an enormous and …