Zibaldone
71 hand-picked websites, by topic
Zibaldone is Italian for a collection of a bit of everything, like the famous notebook of the poet Giacomo Leopardi. Here are the websites I have chosen, sorted by topic. Every link opens in a new window.
How to read the entries
Under each website you'll find who it is for (everyone, children, teens, adults) and what language it is in.
Front page
A bit for news
Newspapers, news agencies and world news
- ANSAItaly's news agency: news updated in real time.Adults · in Italian
- RaiNewsNews from RAI, Italy's public broadcaster, with live coverage.Adults · in Italian
- Il PostNews explained clearly and calmly.Adults · in Italian
- InternazionaleThe best of the world's press, translated into Italian.Adults · in Italian
- BBC NewsWorld news from the BBC.Adults · in English
- Corriere della SeraItaly's most widely read daily newspaper, from Milan.Adults · in Italian
- la RepubblicaNational daily newspaper, from Rome.Adults · in Italian
- La StampaNational daily newspaper, from Turin.Adults · in Italian
- Il Sole 24 OreItaly's daily paper for business, finance and work.Adults · in Italian
- Il MessaggeroDaily newspaper of Rome and central Italy.Adults · in Italian
- Il Secolo XIXThe historic daily newspaper of Genoa and Liguria, since 1886.Adults · in Italian
- il GiornaleNational daily newspaper, from Milan.Adults · in Italian
- AvvenireNational daily newspaper of Catholic inspiration.Adults · in Italian
- AGI – Agenzia ItaliaItalian news agency: news in real time.Adults · in Italian
- AdnkronosItalian news agency: news and videos in real time.Adults · in Italian
On TV and online
TV news
National and regional news bulletins, to watch or read online
- TG1RAI 1's news bulletin: editions and reports to watch again.Adults · in Italian
- TG2RAI 2's news bulletin.Adults · in Italian
- TG3RAI 3's news bulletin.Adults · in Italian
- TGR – i telegiornali regionaliRegional news for every region of Italy.Everyone · in Italian
- Televideo RaiNews on text pages, just like on TV. It was already in the first Zibaldone!Everyone · in Italian
- Tgcom24 – MediasetMediaset's news channel, with live coverage.Adults · in Italian
- TG La7La7's news bulletin.Adults · in Italian
- Sky TG24Sky's news channel, updated around the clock.Adults · in Italian
Good to know
Emergencies and rescue
112In an emergency call 112, the single European emergency number: free, even from a mobile phone.
- Protezione CivileItalian Civil Protection: weather alerts and emergency advice.Everyone · in Italian
- Croce Rossa ItalianaThe Italian Red Cross: rescue, emergencies, first-aid courses and volunteering across Italy.Everyone · in Italian
- Meteo Aeronautica MilitareOfficial forecasts and severe-weather warnings from the Italian Air Force.Everyone · in Italian
Culture
A bit for study
Encyclopaedias, lessons and free books
- WikipediaThe free encyclopaedia, written by volunteers all over the world.Everyone · multilingual
- TreccaniEncyclopaedia and dictionary of the Italian language.Everyone · in Italian
- Khan AcademyFree lessons in maths, science and computing, with exercises.Teens · multilingual
- Liber LiberClassics of Italian literature to read and listen to for free.Everyone · in Italian
- Project GutenbergOver 70,000 free books, in many languages.Adults · multilingual
- MDN Web DocsLearn to build web pages: HTML, CSS and JavaScript.Adults · multilingual
- W3C – World Wide Web ConsortiumThe body that writes the rules of the Web. It was already in the first Zibaldone!Adults · in English
Advice
Safe surfing
Advice against online scams and dangers
- Generazioni ConnesseOnline safety for young people, parents and teachers.Teens · in Italian
- Polizia PostaleThe Italian Postal Police: advice and reports against online scams.Everyone · in Italian
- Garante per la privacyHow to protect your personal data (Italian Data Protection Authority).Adults · in Italian
For the little ones
A bit for children
Games, cartoons, science and help for the little ones
- Rai YoyoCartoons and programmes for the little ones.Children · in Italian
- Focus JuniorCuriosities, science and games for children aged 8 to 13.Teens · in Italian
- NASA Space PlaceSpace explained to children, with games and activities.Children · in English
- LEGO KidsGames, videos and building ideas.Children · multilingual
- Zecchino d'OroThe songs of Zecchino d'Oro, Italy's children's song festival.Children · in Italian
- Telefono AzzurroListening and help for children and young people in trouble (Italy: 19696).Everyone · in Italian
- UNICEF ItaliaFor children's rights all over the world.Everyone · in Italian
- ECPAT ItaliaAgainst the exploitation of children, including in tourism.Adults · in Italian
Education
School
For students, parents and teachers
- Ministero dell'Istruzione e del MeritoThe Italian Ministry of Education: enrolment, exams, calendar.Adults · in Italian
- Rai ScuolaRAI videos and lessons for every school subject.Teens · in Italian
- INDIREResearch and innovation for Italian schools.Adults · in Italian
- eTwinningOnline twinning between schools all over Europe.Adults · multilingual
- Scuola in ChiaroFind an Italian school and compare information.Adults · in Italian
Free time
A bit for pleasure
Art, theatre, cinema and travel
- Palazzo Grassi – Punta della DoganaMajor contemporary art exhibitions in Venice.Everyone · multilingual
- Musée du LouvreThe most visited museum in the world, with its collection online.Everyone · multilingual
- Gallerie degli UffiziBotticelli, Leonardo, Caravaggio: the great gallery of Florence.Everyone · multilingual
- Google Arts & CultureVirtual tours of museums all over the world.Everyone · multilingual
- Teatro alla ScalaOpera, ballet and concerts from Milan's theatre.Everyone · multilingual
- IMDbThe great database of films, actors and directors.Adults · in English
- MYmoviesPlots, reviews and cinema listings in Italy.Adults · in Italian
- HawaiiA trip to Hawaii, home of surfers and dreams.Everyone · in English
Worth a listen
Music
Today's voices of Italian music, and where to find vinyl
- JovanottiLorenzo Cherubini: songs, concerts and big beach parties.Everyone · in Italian
- Eros RamazzottiThe official website: tours, records and news.Everyone · in Italian
- ElisaA unique voice, from «Luce» to the present day.Everyone · in Italian
- AnnalisaThe singer-songwriter from Savona who tops the charts.Everyone · in Italian
- Laura PausiniThe Italian singer most loved around the world.Everyone · in Italian
- Vasco RossiThe rocker from Zocca and his record-breaking concerts.Everyone · in Italian
- Marco MengoniFrom talent show to winning Sanremo, twice.Everyone · in Italian
- GiorgiaOne of the finest voices in Italian music.Everyone · in Italian
- DiscogsSecond-hand vinyl at good prices, from shops and collectors worldwide.Adults · in Italian
Society
A bit out of interest
Environment, solidarity and mindful shopping
- LegambienteFor the environment, from clean beaches to sustainable cities.Everyone · in Italian
- WWF ItaliaFor nature and animals, in Italy and around the world.Everyone · in Italian
- AltroconsumoTests and advice for shopping wisely.Adults · in Italian
- EmergencyFree medical care for victims of war and poverty.Everyone · in Italian
- Medici Senza FrontiereMedical aid where it is needed most (Doctors Without Borders).Everyone · in Italian