Voices of Bell'Italia

May 26 2022 23
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What's the best way to learn Italian? In Italy itself, of course! Travel across Italy with Sen in Babbel’s bilingual podcast for beginners. In each episode, she meets up with a local who explains the regional traditions and culinary specialties of their hometown, and more! You'll even learn some regional vocabulary and expressions along the way. Lots of interesting facts about Italy and its people await! Andiamo!

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S1E10 - Verona - The City of Love

May 26 2022 19 mins  
***We’d love your feedback on this podcast! Click here to answer our short survey: https://bit.ly/3qIGqeV*** Bharti tells us all about Verona, his city of romance and history.We trace the steps of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and take a romantic “passeggiate lungo l'Adige”, a walk along the Adige river. We visit some impressive sights, including the Piazza delle Erbe, one

S1E9 - A Safe Haven in Genova

May 12 2022 20 mins  
Join Sen as she couchsurfs at her friend Camilla’s place in Genoa.We’ll get lost in the labyrinth of “caruggi” and discover fairy-tale neighborhoods, try a piece of focaccia in a historical bakery, and visit a cathedral that hides a secret – “un vero miracolo”! But that's not all. What's the “leggenda del cane di San Lorenzo”? Why are the Genoans known for being �

S1E8 - Firenze - City of Art and Culture

Apr 28 2022 20 mins  
Sonia tells us about her hometown, Florence, the city of the Renaissance.The world-famous Uffizi museum complex, “capolavori”, artistic masterpieces, and the origins of the Italian language. Florence has it all. And, Sonia has some great insider tips for all you Italy connoisseurs. She recommends a market where you can buy real leather goods, and “le peletterie”, a rooftop

S1E7 - In the Labyrinth of Lecce

Apr 14 2022 22 mins  
The perfect balance of beaches and culture make Lecce the ideal vacation destination!Linda invites Sen over to tell her all about her hometown, and with her words she paints us a picture of lavishly decorated Baroque buildings and hidden treasures: from the profile of a woman in a facade, to the “labirinto di piccole strade”, a winding maze of alleys in the heart of the city. T

S1E6 - Brescia - The Lioness of Italy

Mar 31 2022 19 mins  
Rebecca leads us through the alternative and elegant Brescia.The province of Brescia is known for Lake Garda, “Il Lago di Garda”. But the city itself is a real insider tip! Rebecca shows us that Brescia has a bunch of surprises up its sleeve, “Brescia riserva grandi sorprese”! Together, we’ll discover Roman ruins, visit a medieval castle with the largest vineyard in Europ

S1E5 - Under the Arches of Bologna

Mar 17 2022 17 mins  
Adele tells us about the four nicknames of Bologna and reveals what's behind them.“La dotta”, “la turrita”, “la rossa”, and “la grassa”. As they say, “Bologna non è mai triste”, Bologna is never sad! The oldest university in the Western world, the delicious cuisine, and the red color of its towered buildings all come together to make Bologna a truly special pla

S1E4 - Well-rounded Palermo

Mar 03 2022 18 mins  
Vera regales Sen with tales of Palermo while they cook arancine in Berlin!We’ll hear all about shopping at the city’s markets and experience un’esplosione di sensazioni: an explosion of the senses! She tells us about the beautiful Arab-Norman architecture and the best beaches in town, and we even take a trip back in time: Why was Palermo “il punto di incrontro”, a meeting

S1E3 - The Secrets of Napoli

Feb 17 2022 20 mins  
Michele tells Sen about the contrasts of his city, Naples, over a glass of wine.Here you’ll find modern subway stations next to archaeological remains, tons of street art, and historical monuments. Michele gives us a peek into everyday Neapolitan life, we visit the Napoli sotterranea, the Naples underground, and discover the mysteries of this city. What are the “cape ’e morte

S1E2 - A Completely Different Milano

Feb 03 2022 17 mins  
Milan is known for being hectic and industrial, but Laura shows us a different angle.She leads us through small alleys where time seems to stand still – and spills secrets about the city. What do San Francisco and the Italian capital of fashion have in common? And what about all those statues of the Virgin Mary on the skyscrapers? There's an exciting story around every corner in

S1E1 - Roma by Vespa

Jan 20 2022 20 mins  
Today, Elettra is taking us on a Vespa ride through Rome, “The Eternal City”.Along the way, we'll explore the more authentic corners of the city, while learning a few curious aspects of Italy’s capital. Why is there a cannon blast every day at noon? And are there really only seven hills in Rome? There’s a lot to discover during a day in Rome – including a few sweet surpri