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ANNO DELLA CULTURA ITALIANA YEAR OF ITALIAN CULTURE taly has officially designated 2013 to the behavior, Italian history can be a subject studied ence. There is no doubt the cuisine of the nation Year of Italian Culture in the United for a lifetime. Influenced by so many for more shaped as a boot is the most popular in the world. States. than 2000 years, saw invasions from other Its famous culinary offerings will be highlighted This entire year will be a special time in cultures divide it into independent states until it with its equally acclaimed wines. theI with celebrating and recogniz- was unified in 1861. Most of the Italian customs The Italy of today has one of the most envied ing the culture and heritage of Italy. The Italian and traditions that are continued today can point educational systems in the world and is recognized Tribune will publish a monthly supplement dedi- to origins from outside influence and distinctly as one of Europe’s most technological and web cated to all aspects of what makes Italy such a regional. But this is what makes Italy Italy and so savvy nations. Almost 70% of Italian families special place. From the arts to science, music to multi-faceted. have personal computers. Although the Italian theatre, literature to the movies, from its cher- During the year of Italian Culture celebration, economy of today is one of the world’s largest ished monuments to its varied regions, and the the Italian Tribune will visit the Italy of today and a great ally of the United States, it is still the culture of wine, food and fashion, our goal is to and the Italy of yesterday. You will see the Italy Italian culture that is the foundation of its foreign bring our readers the best Italy has to offer. Even that possesses the greatest number of UNESCO policy. though we bring you exciting features within our World Heritage Sites, more than any country in The collaboration between the Italian Tribune pages every week, this supplement will also note the world, currently numbering 47. As the home to and Italy during 2013 will highlight Italy as a the marriage of America and Italy - the world’s 3,430 museums and half of the world’s most valu- nation and people with a fresh view of the future two outstanding cultures and the personalities and able art treasures, the Italian Tribune will visit influenced by its historical past. accomplishments which have resulted. Beginning and feature some of these rarely seen artifacts. with this issue, we will also profile a prominent For our readers interested in horticulture and Italian American businessman or woman, linking gardening, we will touch upon a few of Italy’s the greatness of both countries. famed 4,000 gardens. Due to the influence of past Explaining why Italian culture and Italy are so cultures, Italy finds its historical architecture popular throughout the world can be an endless greatly varied. From the Etruscans to the Greeks, adventure. Universally considered as the birth- the Romans to the Renaissance, we will discuss place of Western Civilization, , their beauty and significance. Italian food will be A.J. Buddy Fortunato Roman Catholic Church, reforms in education and savored by region, ingredients and historical influ- Publisher 2 | 24, 2013

“Italy &...” is a feature that will appear in our monthly supplement highlighting a facet of Italian history, a classic Italian product, specialty item, or brand that has remained popular as a mainstay of our cultural heritage through the years. This week we focus on the symbol of Italy – the Italian . Italy and its Flag… Celebrating the Birth of ‘Il Tricolore’ January is a special month anniversary, we bring to you the tricolor flag of , , and colors were represented in verti- ment of the Cispadana Republic in the history of the modern many styles of “tricolore,” from . The tricolor was an inspira- cal bands. Four arrows at the officially adopted the flag, the Italian flag. This month marks its detailed beginnings to its tion from the French republics center of the flag symbolized the two Italian republics of the the first time the beloved “tri- simple perfection. The chronicle located in the northern parts union of the four provinces that Cispadana Republic and the colore” was officially used as the of the Italian flag is a represen- of Italy which were occupied formed the Republic: , Transpadana Republic inte- flag of Italy. The design of the tation of the incredible jour- by ’s army during , and Reggio grated to become the Cisalpine flag has undergone numerous ney in history which eventually that time. The Italian tricolor . The letters “R” and “C” Republic. The vertical bands of changes throughout Italy’s his- united the Italian people under was officially adopted by the can also be seen in the flag’s cen- green, white and red were still tory, yet one thing has remained one nation. on January ter representing the Republic used, yet the middle emblem - the Italian colors of green, In the late 18th century, sev- 7, 1797. The flag was in the Cispadana. was removed. white and red. In honor of this eral Italian regions adopted a shape of a square and the three Shortly after the XIV parlia- continued on page 4...

The CIspadana RepuBlIC Flag was a horizontal square with the red band at the top and an emblem in the center of the white band. This emblem was made In 1798 the Cispadane and the Transpadane Republics The CIsalpIne RepuBlIC was renamed as the up of a garland of laurel decorated with a trophy of merged into the Cisalpine Republic and adopted the napoleonic Italian Republic in 1802 and a new flag was arms and four arrows representing the four provinces ‘Tricolore,’ with vertical bands but without the emblem adopted using the same colors but with a red field and that formed the Republic. as their flag. a green square set within a larger white square.

napoleon crowned himself French emperor in 1805 and the Italian Republic became the first napoleonic (Italico) under his direct rule. a during the Risorgimento there were many variations of il tricolore that appeared revised version of the flag featuring the napoleonic eagle was adopted and used in various parts of the country. This was the flag adopted by the grand duchy of until his abdication in 1814. when it was formed in 1848.

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SHEPHERDS OF YOUTH CHARITABLE TRUST

Board of Trustees The Shepherds of Youth (SOY) was founded in 1984 by Father Mario Muccitelli, SDV, here in the United States, with the purpose of fostering the mission of the Society of Divine Sal Davino, President Vocations-the Vocationist Fathers and Sisters. Their mission is to serve the poor through Robert Balascio education, as well as to provide assistance and spiritual guidance. Their dedication is evident Linda Cerino through the quality education offered at St. Michael's School (K-8) and Perpetual Help Day Nursery (up to age 6), both in Newark, NJ, as well as Magic Kingdom Nursery in Florham Fran Davino Park, NJ and the Little Friends of Jesus Nursery in Martinsville, NJ. Jerry Frungillo J. Dawson Gray Phil Guibilo Terence B. Lowe Sam Martino Greg Niccolai Dominick Paragano Dominick Paragano, Jr. N. Larry Paragano Jim Rizzo Sergio Sciancalepore Frank Vecchione

Clergy Sr. Romilda Borges, SDV Sr. Perpetua daConceicao, SDV Fr. Antonio L. daSilva, SDV Fr. Frank Hreno, SDV

Honorary Board Casper Bocina Phyllis Bocina David Donovan

Board Emeritus Annually, Shepherds of Youth sponsors an Adopt-A-Kid Campaign to raise monies to defray Bishop Edgar da Cunha, SDV the cost of tuition at St. Michael’s for families in need. Shepherds also supports the Fr. Mario Muccitelli, SDV † Vocationist Fathers and Sisters, as well as the schools, through the SOY Golf Classic, a Golf Course Raffle, and the Cigar Smoke and Bar annually.

C/O FIDELITY LAND Thank you from the Vocationist Fathers and Sisters, the Board of Trustees, and all of us at 641 SHUNPIKE ROAD CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Shepherds of Youth Charitable Trust. It is a mission we are proud to support. 973-966-2800 973-966-6161 FAX If you have any questions or would like more information on how to support SOY, please feel free to contact Sal Davino, Board President, at 973-966-2800 or via email at [email protected]. 4 |January 24, 2013 Italy and its Flag… Celebrating the Birth of ‘Il Tricolore’ continued from page 2... and a green square in the middle of the white. of the Kingdom of Italy in 1872, a crown had been The Italian Republic soon became the Kingdom of added to the center of the tricolor flag by King Vittorio The tricolor thus became representative of a larger Italy in 1805 when Napoleon became emperor. The Emmanuele II. The crown and ’s coat of arms Italian state. This version of the flag was used until flag of the Kingdom of Italy was similar to that of the remained as a part of Italy’s flag until Italy officially 1802, when the Italian Republic was first established. Italian Republic, except that the square flag became became a republic in 1946, ending the monarchy rule. Though the Italian Republic adopted a new flag, the rectangular in shape and the eagle of Napoleon was The flag now consisted only of the green, white and red tricolor survived as the official flag of the Kingdom of added into the center of the former design. This flag vertical stripes. This design was officially adopted in 1948 . In 1861, the tricolore became the official flag remained in use during Napoleon’s rule, which lasted and has remained as Italy’s to this day. of the Kingdom of Italy, helping unify the nation. Yet until 1814. The colors of the Italian flag can be interpreted in all of these were different from the modern tricolore The Italian states were not widely united under one two different ways. One is that green symbolizes hope, because the Savoy crown and shield were placed at the flag again until the year of 1848. In this year, the tri- while white represents faith and red signifies charity. center. At the end of World War II, the Italian Republic color flag was again adopted as the national symbol, Another interpretation pronounces green to be the sym- officially adopted the plain tricolor flag on June 19, 1946. with vertical stripes of green, white and red. Savoy’s bol of the Italian landscape, white as the representation In 1802, the Italian Republic was formed and adopt- coat of arms was displayed in the center of this flag. of the snow capping the mountains of the , and ed a new flag. This flag was still comprised of the same The Venetian and Roman regions later adopted similar red symbolizing the bloodshed that brought about the three colors, but was altered in design, although it was flags further symbolizing the progressing unity of the independence of Italy as a nation. All of these symbols still in the shape of a square. The flag of the Italian Italian states. embody the presence of unity and nationalism among Republic was red with a white rhombus in the center By the time was appointed as the capital city the Italian people.

The flag of the Kingdom of the Two sicilies was modified in 1860 to include the another variation of il tricolore, also introduced in 1848, was the flag of the -Two sicilies coat of arms. This flag was used until 1861 when Constitutional Kingdom of the Two sicilies. It included the Bourbon coat of arms the Kingdom of the Two sicilies was taken over by freedpm-fighter giuseppe created by King Ferdinand II. garibaldi in the famous expedition of the Thousand.

The following year, the flag of sardinia was adopted as the official flag of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy incorporating the armorial bearings of the Royal house of The present-day ‘il tricolore’ was officially adopted in 1948 following the end of the savoy, the family who ruled Italy until it voted to become a republic in 1948. reign of the and the formation of the Italian Republic.

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Museum in Baltimore, Francisco through- The program is the ITalIan FIlm dIReCTOR Maryland. Also on display out February. 8th edition of the festi- seRgIO leOne alongside it are nearly 20 Located in Lincoln val includes a tribute to drawings of the Florentine Park, close to the Sergio Leone with the screening of two of his most Renaissance by artists Andrea sIxTeenTh Cen- Golden Gate, the important films, “Once upon a time in America” and Del Sarto, Jacopo Pontormo TuRy paInTIng By Legion of Honor is “Duck, You Sucker!” The exhibit entitled a “Tribute to and Giorgio Vasari, as well FlORenTIne aRTIsT one of San Francisco’s the myth of Sergio Leone” is curated by three-time Oscar as etchings by Francesco ROssO FIORenTInO gems. Caravaggio’s winning production designer Dante Ferretti and set deco- Salviati, Agnolo Bronzino and AdorAtion of the masterpiece, one of rator Francesca Lo Schiavo. Alessandro Allori. On view now through February 3. ShepherdS the Baroque artist’s major works, will be BERNINI IN CLAY FORT WORTH KIMBELL MUSEUM, “OFFERING OF THE ANGELS” EXHIBIT displayed here as one of the highlights of the 2013 – Year FORT WORTH, TEXAS TELFAIR MUSEUM, SAVANNAH, GA of Italian Culture in the United States initiative. Fort Worth’s Kimbell “Offering of the Angels” exhibit will feature 45 Caravaggio can be said to have truly revolutionized the Museum, in conjunc- Renaissance works of sacred art from the Uffizi Gallery painting of his time, for his naturalism, his treatment of tion with New York’s of Florence, Italy, and introduce visitors to the “Pane light and for the plasticity of his subjects who predomi- Metropolitan Museum degli Angeli” (Offering of the Angels). nate clearly over the background. of Art, has organized a The display depicts scenes from the Old and the remarkable journey to New Testament, including The Creation of Adam, The NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS uncovering the creative Sin of Adam and Eve, the Sacrifice of Isaac and the WASHINGTON, D.C. process of Gian Lorenzo Annunciation. In oppo- Throughout the month, the National Museum of Bernini. On exhibit are sition, also displayed are Women in the Arts will hold an preparatory pieces in depictions of the Virgin exhibition on Italian female art- BeRnInI Clay lIOn clay and drawings of Mary, a new Adam and ists whose works are already in the projects for several Eve and Christ, repre- its collections with the focus on of the most spectacular statues executed by the artist. senting the transition some of its finest pieces. The largest and most important collection of terracot- from fall to salvation. In its first twenty-five years, tas signed by the Master is enriched with 30 more draw- On display now through the Museum has exhibited works ings that will be on exhibit for the first time together OFFeRIng OF The angels March 30. On dIsplay In saVannah of many important - with preliminary models (bozzetti) for his sculptures. ists who have contributed sub- Bernini’s style, racing genius and hands are instantly CAPORALI: A MASTERPIECE OF RENAISSANCE stantially to Italy’s art heri- recognizable, from the drawing in black chalk that was ILLUMINATION THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, tage and will include Elisabetta preparatory for the fountain of a palace outside Modena, CLEVELAND, OHIO Sirani, Lavinia Fontana, loaned from the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, The Cleveland Museum will host an exhibit on the OIl paInTIng By Mirella Bentivoglio and Rosalba to the model for an angel and cherub discovered by the works of two artist brothers, Bartolomeo and Giapeco ROsalBa CaRRIeRa Carriera. exhibition’s curators in the Museo Horne in Florence. On Caporali. A beautiful Renaissance missal, dated 1469, exhibit February 3 to April 14. will be on display together DOMENICO CIMAROSA “IL MATRIMONIO SEGRETO” with other exceptional PITTSBURGH OPERA, PITTSBURGH, PA ENSEMBLE MUSICA ANGELICA LOS ANGELES miniatures. The works “Everyone has a COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART, LOS ANGELES, CA come from a small town secret, but not like A musical and ballet celebration of Caravaggio is close to Perugia, Italy and this.” Considered one presented on date back to the second of the greatest comic February 6, half of the 15th century. operas (opera buffa) in conjunc- The exhibition centers of all time, Domenico tion with the on a splendid and little- Cimarosa’s master- exhibition known Renaissance man- piece has been a huge “Bodies and uscript acquired by the success with audienc- Shadows: Museum in 2006: an illu- es since its debut in Caravaggio minated missal, decorated Vienna in 1792. An BaROque COmpOseR and His BOdIes and shadOws: Caravaggio by the two brothers for RenaIssanCe aRTIsT engaging storyline of dOmenICO CImaROsa Legacy” by and his legacy on display in los angeles. the Franciscan commu- BROTheRs Bartolomeo misunderstandings LACMA’s nity of Montone, a small and giapeco Caporali’s and bewildering situ- Art & Music concert series. hillside town near Perugia. illuminated painting of the ations with spirited and enchanting melodies typical of The first half of the evening celebrating with music The exhibition cele- madonna and Child. the 18th century Neapolitan school of lyric opera are the and ballet the work of Caravaggio begins in the exhibi- brates the work of these two artists and presents it to the ingredients behind its success and the reason it is still a tion space with Baroque instrumentalists performing American public for the first time. Through additional favorite in opera houses all over the world. throughout the galleries. The second half moves to the panel paintings and manuscripts decorated by the two art- “The Secret Marriage” is by far the most popular and Bing Theater for the American premiere of Caravaggio, a ists, the exhibition explores their long careers and focuses well-known work by Cimarosa, the last great Neapolitan ballet composed by Giovanni Sollima and choreographed on their relationship with the Franciscans of Montone. composer of the 18th century. Performances now through by Matteo Levaggi, performed by members of the Los Many of these works, on loan from museums and churches February 3. Angeles Contemporary Dance Company. in , will be on display February 17 through June 2.

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Italian Values lead to Beauty empire the Story of Carmen depasquale uilding a successful to earn it. And earning it was company that is recog- what Carmen did. He had a 5 Bnized world-wide is not a.m. newspaper route before he an easy task, but from humble went to school and after school beginnings as a neighborhood he could be found cleaning the hair stylist, Carmen DePasquale garment factories in the heart of created an empire and a brand Paterson, then known as the Silk which ranks among the elite in City. the beauty and wellness indus- In 1961 Carmen enlisted into tries. the United States Air Force. Over Born and raised in Paterson, a period of four years of service New Jersey, tragedy and hard- he was exposed to a world he ship would introduce them- never knew existed. Experiences selves to Carmen at an early throughout the United States age, as he and his two broth- and Europe opened Carmen’s ers, Anthony and Thomas and eyes and mind far beyond the two sisters, Adeline and Carol, Silk City he came to know so would lose their parents in 1950. well. Here he learned other les- These five young children would sons, such as discipline and that now become the responsibility of everyone was your equal. Carmen their grandparents, Antonio and recalls, “We all had the same Adelina DePasquale, who immi- haircut, the same set of clothes grated to the United States from and lived in the same barracks. It Valle, an area of Avellino, Italy. did not matter whether you came Again tragedy struck, when in from a wealthy family or a poor 1952, Antonio would pass away, one. Only you have the power to leaving Adelina to raise Carmen change your future. Only you can and his siblings alone. be responsible and accountable Carmen was the youngest of for your successes or failures.” the boys and greatly influenced Carmen carried these lessons by his grandmother. She only home with him and decided to spoke Italian so it was a learning take full control of his future. process for everyone as she taught Carmine returned from mili- more than just a language…she tary service in the mid 1960s instilled the Italian culture. and began to search for a career. Today, Carmen to talk Unsure what he wanted to do about how the Sundays of his and influenced by members of youth would begin by attend- his family in the beauty indus- ing Mass at their neighborhood try, DePasquale graduated from Catholic church. Upon return- cosmetology school and became a ing home he and his brothers hair stylist. It was a time of great and sisters would help Grandma transition and new possibilities; prepare dinner. The homemade CaRmen depasquale, The FIRsT name In BeauTy In new JeRsey - new yORK. the world of beauty was trans- pasta with meat sauce would be forming at a fast pace and his accompanies by a salad and veg- entrepreneurial spirit was ignited. etables grown in her garden… Carmen was ready to dive into then everyone would eat together this new field of opportunity. In – as a family. 1968, he rented a room in Fort In those days, Carmen was Lee, New Jersey, on a health given responsibility based on farm where he did manicures and what he had proven he could pedicures. Two years later he pur- handle. Respect was never an chased his own salon and named issue. It would be much later in it Carmen’s Beauty Chateau in life that Carmen would come to Parsippany, New Jersey. understand the importance and Being a stylist gave DePasquale significance of those lessons. the tools necessary to grow in all His grandmother’s strong will directions in the beauty world and belief in discipline and hard and a few years late, renovated work was something he grew to the building to include men’s hair admire and aspire to. She worked and grooming services. Again, a and took care of the family every new era, a new name – The Hair day, and was a proud Italian Center. After many successful woman who taught that if you years of platform work for profes- want something, you work for it. sional companies, Carmen joined At a time when the government the Haircraft Company, an elite did not readily provide assistance, group of educations, and studied it was quickly learned that the pIOneeR In haIR sTylIng and gOOd haIR pROduCTs CaRmen depasquale demOnsTRaTes the science of hair, skin and nails. only way to have money was hIs meThOds. continued on page 10... 8 |January 24, 2013

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10 |January 24, 2013 Italian Values lead to Beauty empire the Story of Carmen depasquale ...continued from page 7 ins. The multi-million dollar salon The Artistic Academy of Hair In 1978, Carmen met John and spa has a cosmetic surgeon on Design and Aesthetics is a pro- Sebastian and Ger Cusenza of premises and employs 177 artists, gressive cosmetology school, SEBASTIAN International and wellness technicians and client where students are versed in both formed Sebastian Salon Services relations staff who expertly ser- the technical and interpersonal in the basement of his home. By vice approximately 2200 clients aspects of the business. The school 1984, Carmen opened Artistic per week. It is a revolutionary not only provides well-trained Academy of Hair Design and beauty and wellness environment employees for his own salon and offered his distributor clients widely recognized for its color and spa, but also for the thousands and students with education design artistry. of licensed salons within New and knowledge on the products The Spa pioneered the way for Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania they carried. its approach to wellness through and Connecticut. Both the salon It was a new beginning for treating conditions while working and spa recruit their staff directly Carmen in 1985 when he opened in harmony with physicians. from their sister company Artistic DePasquale Colour and Design, In addition to The Spa, Academy, a licensed Cosmetology a 4,000 foot full service facility Carmen has extended his com- school. The company’s apprentice specializing in hair color and 300 pany to include other divi- program ensures that each staff feet dedicated to skin and nails. sions of the beauty industry. member is not only technically paTeRsOn In The 1950s, the depasquale children, anthony, Within a few years it was 5,000 His beauty empire, the epony- trained, but also can support the Carmen, Carol, adeline and Thomas, with their grandmother, square feet, and the business con- mous DePasquale Companies, strong mission statement and adelina depasquale. tinued to grow as DePasquale now encompasses six subsid- philosophy of offering superla- held fast to his strong work iaries which he refers to as the tive customer service to each and ethic and moral values. The Spa “DePasquale Circle of Beauty.” every client. expanded to 8,000 square feet as They include DePasquale The In 2012, Carmen launched the Carmen’s reputation as a styl- Spa, DePasquale Salon Systems, next generation of waxing, RICA, ist and a businessman became Artistic Academy of Hair Design a natural wax from Italy derived widely known across New Jersey and Aesthetics, ECRU, Lakme from plants, fruits and vegeta- and New York. Carmen remained USA, and Cures by Avancé. bles, ensuring a gentler, much dedicated to his business and put DePasquale Salon Systems is a more enjoyable experience. forth the necessary effort and professional beauty distributor- The success of DePasquale dedication to make it into the ship that provides professional The Spa comes not only from empire it has become. products, services, and educa- the programs and systems, By the mid-1990s, DePasquale tion to salons and spas along but also from the values that Salon Systems became the first the East Coast. DePasquale also DePasquale and his staff name in the industry, and what entered the world of manufac- uphold. Though DePasquale is began in his basement exploded turing through the creation of deeply involved in his business- into an 85,000 square foot empire, his Lifestyle Beauty Collections, es, he is more than an entrepre- servicing clients from New including ECRU New York, the neur. He is a philanthropist who Jersey, New York, Connecticut couture collection, New York prides himself on giving back. and Pennsylvania. Streets, freedom of style collec- He raises funds and awareness DePasquale The Spa was born tion, Beauty Addicts, a boutique for various charitable organi- CaRmen depasquale, left, in the air Force in 1961. in 1997, using the vision Carmen cosmetic collection and Little zations and has received such absorbed from travels through- Green Baby and Kids, a col- honors as the Juvenile Diabetes out Europe and brought them lection of safe, gentle, and pure Research Foundation’s Crystal together in a unique setting of children’s products. There are Ball award, the Columbus beauty, image and wellness. also two professional collections: Citizens Foundation’s Man of Today, The Spa boasts a spacious Cures by Avancé, a curative and the Year award and was most 26,000 square feet, incorporat- corrective collection of skin and recently honored with the Spirit ing 26 styling stations, 20 color body therapies and Lakme USA of Life award from the City stations, eight pedicure thrones, a hair color collection with color of Hope. DePasquale is also a eight nail stations and 25 spa cab- safe styling products. recipient of the Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award, and was inducted into the Hall of Leaders, one of the beauty industry’s most coveted hon- ors. In addition, DePasquale’s products and services have won multiple awards for innovation and marketing. Carmen and his wife, Janice reside in New Jersey, and have four children and ten grand- children. Now, as a father and grandfather, Carmen contin- ues to teach his children and grandchildren the Italian family gRandma adelIna beams with pride at her grandson Carmen’s values and work ethic handed a yOung CaRmen depasquale daces with his beloved grand- marriage to his new bride Janice. down for generations. mother adelina at his wedding.

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The 16Th CenTuRy ITalIan elITe often attended social gatherings at Villa VIlla BaRBaRO is adorned with frescos by Renaissance master paolo Veronese. almerico, also known as, “la Rotunda.” in the village of Dese for Daniele Barbaro, Patriarch and was finished in 1553 on of Aquilia, and his brother commission for Giorgio Cornaro, Marc’antonio Barbaro, an the youngest son of a wealthy ambassador of the Venetian Venetian family. Villa Cornaro Republic. Two highlights of this features the first ever two-story famed villa are the interior of projecting portico-loggia, which the central residence, adorned later became a fundamental fea- with frescoes by Renaissance ture in Georgian and Colonial master Paolo Veronese, and architecture. Inside the villa’s the grounds of the villa, where grand salon is an example of you will find an exquisite tem- one of the many innovations pietto (chapel), constructed in that began during the High 1580, and a spectacular spring- Renaissance – a statuary court fed statuary grotto known as a depicting full-figure likenesses nymphaeum. of prominent family members. Finally, your tour should end Included are statues of the Doge just outside the city of Vicenza Marco Cornaro and Caterina at the Villa Almerico (known Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus. to scholars and art experts as The Villa Emo in the village “La Rotonda”), which accord- of Fanzolo di Vedelago was built ing to Palladio’s own defini- between 1559 and 1565 and is tion is not a villa but rather a regarded by many art histori- palazzo. The building was con- aRT hIsTORIans RegaRd VIlla emO as Roman architect andrea palladio’s quintessential vision ans and architects as Palladio’s structed in 1569 as a summer of a luxurious Italian country residence. epitomic vision of a luxurious residence of the Papal prelate The city of Vicenza in north- open to the public. Those trav- cussing Renaissance nobility in Italian country residence. Until Paolo Almerico, in which he ern Italy enjoyed an era of pros- eling to the region may choose the ballroom of La Rontonda, or its sale in 2004, the villa was the entertained many members of perity and cultural and artis- from a wide variety of tours and comparing the majestic pillars only Palladian structure that the Italian elite social circles. La tic opulence. The city’s unique itineraries that include visits to of Villa Cornaro to those of the passed continuously through Rotonda’s central dome is one appearance is credited to High some of the most magnificent American White House. Along the possession of the male heirs of Palladio’s most famous and Renaissance architect Andrea villas in the countryside. We the way, you’ll observe the of the family it was original- imitated motifs, inspired by the Palladio, whose urban buildings recommend a boat tour that natural scenery of the Veneto ly built for, five centuries ago. Pantheon of Rome. The struc- had a significant influence on ferries travelers along the many region, bordered on the east by Emo features Palladio’s famous ture’s four facades offer amazing the evolution of classic Roman waterways of the Venetian the picturesque five-part profile that is often views of the fields and wooded architecture over centuries. countryside, stopping off at the and on the west by the impos- familiar to Americans, who will slopes of the Veneto region, and The architectural style known most famous Palladian villas in ing peaks of the Alps. If you are note that the centrifuge of the an impressive aerial perspective as “Palladian” later influenced the region. Visitors who choose planning a tour of the Palladian US Capitol building bears a of Vicenza. For more informa- artists throughout Europe and to participate in such tours villas, be sure not to miss our striking resemblance to that of tion on touring the Palladian North America. often find themselves lunching favorites; Villa Cornaro, Villa Villa Emo. Villas of the Veneto and the Eighteen of Palladio’s splen- with international art historians Emo, Villa Barbaro and Villa Following Villa Emo, visit city of Vicenza, visit http://whc. did villas remain in the Veneto in the gardens of the spectacular Almerico. the similar but perhaps more unesco.org/en/list/712 area today, most of which are Villa Emo, tasting wine and dis- The Villa Cornaro is located opulent Villa Barbaro, built continued on page 14...

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In 1949, Andrea Savignano, born to serve its customers with optimum in Pescopagano (Potenza), Italy, a efficiency and quality. region of , entered the port Andrea Foods manufactures a of New York harbor with a heart full wide variety of pasta products from of dreams. He married his childhood its classic line of ricotta cheese filled sweetheart, Dora, and together they ravioli, manicotti, stuffed shells, began their life in America. lasagna, etc. to the new addition to its In 1964, they opened a small product line, a gourmet line of pasta neighborhood salumeria (Italian products. Some of these include four delicatessen) making homemade cheese ravioli, spinach and roasted pasta products. The company garlic ravioli, cavatelli with broccoli incorporated in 1977 when demand and portabello mushroom and wine President Bush visits Andrea Foods for the products grew and distribution ravioli. spread throughout the New York The company attributes its success, Andrea passed the torch to his metropolitan area. in an otherwise competitive market, son and daughter to continue the Throughout the years it has acquired to its dedication to quality, a credo dream and they are just as dedicated state of the art machinery for production from which it has never diverted and to manufacturing for consumers a and quick freezing processes in order is dedicated to preserve. quality product at a fair price.

can’t visit our gourmet store? find us in your grocer’s freezer 107 South Jefferson St. • Orange, New Jersey 07050 Phone (973)673-3355 • Fax (973) 673-8231 • www.Andreafoods.com 14 |January 24, 2013 Italy Tops world heritage list with 47 unesCO sites The sacri monti of piedmont and lombardy mountain to receive the “Sacri” that the monk chose this specific designation. The chapels were mountain for its exquisite natu- founded by Bernardino Caini, ral beauty, as San Francesco a friar from who during dedicated much of his life’s work his lifetime served as an admin- to nature and animals. Several istrator of various holy sites in of the mountain’s 20 chapels Palestine. Caini’s hope was that feature frescos commissioned to the mountain would serve as a the best painters of the 16th cen- “new Holy Land” in Italy dur- tury, including Antonio Maria ing a period when it was unsafe Crespi, who many scholars for pilgrims to visit Palestine. believe would have joined the The friar divided the holy enclo- ranks of the Italian masters had sure into two areas – on the he not died of the plague. mountain slopes, a peaceful The Sacro Monte di Calvario is garden invites visitors to relax nestled in the hill of Matterella, and ponder their faith, while overlooking Domodossola in the summit offers a tiny city Piedmont. Built in 1657, the of chapels that house beautiful site was founded by Capuchin statues depicting the history of friars Gioacchino da Cassano and Jerusalem and the life story of Andrea da Rho. Calvario’s elev- Jesus Christ. en chapels illuminate the myster- In 1589, the Sacro Monte di ies and legends of the Via Crucis Crea was begun along a steep (the Way of the Cross), including mountain slope on the high- the sanctuary of the Crocifisso est of the Monferrato hills in built upon the ruins of an 11th Piedmont. Twenty-three chapels century palazzo consecrated to dedicated to the Mysteries of the the Bishop of Novara in 1014. Rosary surround the holy site’s A highlight of the area, which central destination, a sanctuary is also designated as an Italian The sacri monti (sacred mountains) of are some of the most important spiritual des- dedicated to the Madonna that national park, is the Giardini tinations in the country. dates back approximately one dei Padri Rosminiani – a gar- Italy is home to the world’s list in 2003, are several of the God’s earthly creations – and thousand years. The mountain is den dedicated to a local religious most visited pilgrimage site of most important spiritual desti- the artistic skills He gifted to also one of Italy’s national parks order that features a small lake the Catholic faith – Vatican nations in the country. mankind – in any visitor. The – a lush setting of wild flowers created in the shape of and in City, inside the ancient walls Each Sacro Monte is dedicat- chapels also feature significant and plants tangled amongst the homage to the magnificent Lago of Rome – but the country ed to a distinctive aspect of the 16th and 17th century architec- walls of the ancient chapels. Maggiore, located nearby. also boasts a bevy of historic Christian faith. Atop the rugged ture, as well as stunning frescoes The Sacro Monte di Orta, con- The UNESCO World Christian sites visited by hun- mountains against a backdrop and statuary. Following, we structed in 1583, overlooks Lago Heritage List also includes dreds of thousands of pilgrims of Mediterranean sky, groups highlight several of our favorite di Orta and the village of the the Sacri Monti of , throughout the ages. The nine of chapels are integrated into sacred mountains. same name. The sacred area was Oropa, Ossuccio, Ghidda, and Sacri Monti (Sacred Mountains) Italy’s natural landscape, creat- The Sacro Monte di Varallo, built by a Capuchin friar and Belmonte. For more informa- of northern Italy, added to ing beautiful and unique set- begun in 1491 outside of Vercelli dedicated to San Francesco of tion on the Sacri Monti di Italia, UNESCO’S World Heritage Site tings that will stimulate awe for in Piedmont, was the first Assisi – art historians believe visit www.sacrimonti.net. The Trulli of alberobello One of Italy’s lesser known destinations is building material most conducive to keeping resi- very unique and strongly characteristic of Italy’s dents cool during Puglia’s characteristically hot archaic history, offering a glimpse into a prehis- summers. toric way of life still practiced in the southeast Today, the homes are firmly planted and rein- part of Italy by a small fraction of residents. The forced with stucco – every Trullo is whitewashed Trulli, located in the region of Puglia, are prehis- once a year, creating a stark white contrast to toric homes made from limestone collected from the of the Puglian sky and the green of the local fields. The dwellings feature pyramidal, hills and vales of the region. The interiors of the domed, or conical roofs that set them apart from dwellings contain no doors – except for one that traditional Italian architecture for their unusual, encloses the bathroom – and are furnished with often curious style. Alberobello is the town in fixtures carved from the wood of olive trees, cre- Puglia where travelers will find a thriving com- ated by local artisans. munity of living in these interesting The unique Trulli are available for vacation abodes. rentals and some are even offered for sale. The With the aromas of almonds and olives in the magical setting accessible by car or train and is air, the Trulli rest on a hilltop overlooking the located about an hour’s drive from the Italian green fields of Puglia, perhaps the region of Italy seaside. During your visit to Alberobello and the that best retains the country’s old world charm. Trulli, you might be lucky enough to observe trul- According to Italian legend, ancient Pugliesi li maestri (“master builders”) restoring a Trullo devised this architectural style in order to evade according to traditional building techniques that traveling tax collectors. The homes were eas- have been handed down over generations. For The remarkable Trulli from the apulian town of alberobello rep- ily dismantled, hidden in caves, and then recon- more information the Trulli go to www.. resent one of the most extraordinary examples of Italian folk structed after the collectors’ passing. Another alberobello.ba.it. architecture. theory explains that the cool limestone was the

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