Hannah Bellis finds her sea legs to discover Capri, Ischia and Procida islands in the Bay of Naples… Never one to turn my nose up at a tentacle, I love the fresh flavours and life-giving buzz you only really find in the uniquely crazy, wonderful city of Naples.?I?ve had some exceptional insalata di mare in […]
The September issue of Italia! is on sale now and is filled with inspiration to tantalise your Italian dreams. Join our editor Hannah Bellis for 48 hours in the Aeolian Islands where she finds the best places to stay and exciting things to do on your weekend retreat. Indulge with Marco Polo’s guide to food […]
From the makers of Italia! magazine, we are proud to introduce ItalyTravelandLife.com ? the place to find the best expert property advice, holiday inspiration and authentic Italian recipes. Whether you are looking for ideas and inspiration for your next visit to Italy or searching for specific hotel and restaurant recommendations, you’ll find a wealth of […]
The August 2013 issue of Italia! magazine is on sale now, and we have packed plenty of summer inspiration into this edition! Join us for 48 hours in Tuscany’s second city, Siena, and explore the history and culture of Sicily with an island retreat. For those dreaming of visiting the lagoons of Venice, we also […]
Patricia Cleveland-Peck meets Arrigo Cipriani, co-owner of Harry?s Bar and a true Venetian legend himself, to talk about the history behind the birthplace of the delicious Bellini cocktail… If you mention St Mark?s Square or the Rialto Bridge most people will know you are referring to Venice, a city overflowing with cultural riches. Riches of […]
Lac Cornu, located in the Parco Naturale del Mont Avic, is a serene spot for walking (and fishing) in northwestern Italy… Right on the border between France and Italy, at the centre of the Graian Alps, is a nature park with spectacular vistas. The whole area encompasses lakes, peat bogs and a rolling pine forest […]
The Dolomites, situated in northeastern Italy, offer a wide range of exciting activities and breathtaking views… Spreading across the understated region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia you?ll find some of the most inspiring mountainous landscapes in the world, comprising a total of 18 peaks which rise to above 3,000m and cover almost 150,000 hectares. The varying formations […]
With a building history that spans 450 years, this large Carthusian monastery is home to an array of architectural delights that are sure to intrigue any visitor… This flight of stairs, crafted from white marble, is part of the Certosa di Padula ? the second largest charterhouse in Italy. Founded in 1306 by Tommasso di […]
We put a question to an Italian teacher of the language about whether having experience of Spanish will help… SPEAKING THE LINGO I currently speak good Spanish but would like to learn Italian properly. Firstly, I?d like to know if my knowledge of Spanish will help at all, and secondly what can I expect from […]
Located in Emilia-Romagna, the town of Comacchio is home to a number of architectural gems ? including the five-way Trepponti bridge… ? The town of Comacchio has origins stretching back to the Middle Ages, with many battles in the interim over borders and territory. It’s easy to see why, as Comacchio boasts unique, intact architectural […]