A Admire DC’s Italian-accented architecture: the stunning frescoes on the Capitol dome, painted by Constantino Brumidi, the neoclassical monuments on the National Mall, the striking style of the Watergate, the simple elegance of the Embassy of Italy and more.
B Honor the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification by examining how Italian Americans have left their mark on DC, from the Piccirilli brothers who carved the statue at the Lincoln Memorial to the Italian chefs that power up DC’s dining scene.
C Catch Venice: Canaletto and His Rivals in its exclusive US engagement at the National Gallery of Art (thru May 30). Savor Italian cuisine at the Gallery’s Garden Café, featuring recipes from award-winning Chef Fabio Trabocchi.
Explore how Italian art, culture and landscapes inspired a contemporary painter and printmaker as Philip Guston: Roma makes its only stop in the US at The Phillips Collection (thru May 15).
E Hum along to inspiring arias with Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” (May 13-27), directed by Placido Domingo, or take in a classic tale of intrigue with the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s “The Merchant of Venice” (June 24-July 11).
F Uncover surprising Italian treasures in DC’s neighborhoods. Look for a statue of Dante in Meridian Hill Park, then head north on 16th Street to snap a photo of Marconi. Pick up Italian treats at A. Litteri’s north of Capitol Hill or Vace in Cleveland Park.
G Delight in art like Leonardo da Vinci’s “Ginevra de’ Benci,” his only work displayed in North America (at the National Gallery of Art,) and architecture like the Washington National Cathedral, adorned by the works of Italian stone carvers. READY FOR A TASTE OF THE SWEET LIFE IN DC?
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