This once great Roman city fell to barbarians but, though much of Aquileia was razed, a freshly lain colourful mosaic floor was left perfectly intact… This 4th-century mosaic floor, spreading over 760 square metres within the pillared nave of the Patriarchal Basilica di Aquileia, could easily have been lost to the ravages of time. The […]
Find some of the best places to stay, visit or eat while staying around the Amalfi Coast, with Adrian Mourby’s guide to the highlights of the area… Images by by Kate Tadman-Mourby What to see and do Museobottega della Tarsialignea Via Santa Nicola 28, 80067 Sorrento Marquetry is a particular speciality of Sorrento, and […]
You could travel the world’s museums to see the works of Antonio Canova, or you could go to Possagno, Joe Gartman writes… Images by Patricia Gartman There’s an elegantly mirrored and frescoed room in Venice’s Correr Museum, just off Piazza San Marco. I suppose you’d call the décor neoclassical: the mirrors are square, the frescoes […]
The seas around Italy are teeming with life and its coastline boasts a thrilling array of natural wonders. Jenny Oldaker explores a few of its highlights… Images are Getty unless otherwise stated With a coastline of 7,600km (including islands), the sea has always been hugely important to Italy, helping the country maintain healthy trade links […]
Liguria is a beautiful region of Italy famous for its tantalising food, historical port and cliffside villages. Discover more about the amazing coastal region in our regional guide… Photos by Getty images and iStock Situated in Italy’s northwest, Liguria is the third smallest Italian region, after Molise and Valle d’Aosta. It borders France to the […]
Jane Keightley visits the famous Umbrian hill town to see the sights, enjoy the food and find out more about the saint whose values are woven into the life of Italians nationwide… Photos by Jane Keightley. As the last tourist buses roll out of town, the whole atmosphere of Assisi changes. With five million visitors […]
Find some of the best places to stay, visit or eat while staying around Assisi, with Jane Keightley’s guide to the highlights of the area… Photos by Jane Keightley unless otherwise stated. What to see and do The Basilica di San Francesco Piazza San Francesco 2, 06081 Assisi One of Italy’s architectural and artistic masterpieces, […]
The year 2020 will be remembered for a number of reasons which determined a fundamental change in the fabric of our society, but for many individuals of Italian descent it will also be remembered as the year that opened the door to realising their dream of becoming an Italian citizen. Although Italy passed a law […]
There’s a summery feel to this new issue of Italia!, which is packed with vibrant features, photography and reviews to inform and inspire your virtual travels. We begin in Fiesole, a short bus ride away from Florence and well worth a visit. There’s our travel guide to Gavi in Piedmont – renowned for its wines, […]
We have one Friends’ subscription (worth £149) and eight virtual experiences (worth at least £80) to give away, thanks to our friends at Art History in Focus! Art History in Focus’s pioneering Cultural Travels from Home allow you to travel virtually and enjoy live, interactive guided tours of museums and heritage sites around the world, while members of Art History in […]