Dorsoduro studio apartment, Veneto

Venice. Charming studio apartment in the residential heart of Dorsoduro. This area has always been popular because it is relatively quiet and peaceful, away from the mass tourism and yet very close to main attractions such as Ponte dell’Accademia, the Guggenheim museum and Santa Maria della Salute. The apartment was originally a large storage space. In modernising the […]

Dorsoduro apartment, Veneto

Venice. Charming Venetian townhouse with independent entrance in the lovely Dorsoduro district. The apartment is set in a tranquil street ending at a small canal close to the beautiful Zattere promenade and Campo San Barnaba. The elegant duplex is completely restored with high quality finishings. It is composed of: private entrance and studio/storage on the […]

Euganean Hills house, Veneto

Completely restored two-storey stone house in the hamlet of Faedo in the centre of the Euganean Hills regional park, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The ground floor includes a living room with a two-sided open fireplace, modern kitchen, cantina, and bathroom with shower. The first floor has 2 bedrooms and a large bathroom with floor-to-ceiling […]

Cannaregio apartment, Veneto

Venice. Charming two-bedroom apartment set in the district of Cannaregio, the largest sestiere (district) of the city. The apartment is set on the ground floor (with no risk of flooding) and is composed of entrance, sitting room, kitchenette, master bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom. The apartment has its own independent entrance from the street. It […]

Fizz in Franciacorta

Sarah Rodrigues has a sparkling time on the southern shores of Lake Iseo, where they produce champagne-method wines to rival the best… Images by Sarah Rodrigues unless otherwise stated   “Why wasn’t I born the daughter of an Italian winemaker?” This green-tinged thought ripples through my mind as I stand in the cavernous space below […]

Milan travel guide

Join Amanda Robinson to discover some Milan’s very best sights and attractions, plus top places to eat and great accommodation to suit all budgets… Photos by Amanda Robinson unless otherwise stated What to see and do San Bernardino alle Ossa The walls of this 13th-century ossuary chapel are almost entirely covered with skulls and bones. […]

Italia! issue 168 is on sale now

As the days begin to draw in, top up your vitamin D levels with sunshine and blue skies in the new issue of Italia! – the perfect companion to brighten your autumn Whether you want to learn more about the cartapesta tradition of Salento in Puglia, or explore Villa Balbiano on Lake Como, we have travel […]

Walking the Dolomites

With wonderful locations, a warm welcome and delicious food, the Alta Badia mountains aren’t just for the winter, says Amanda Robinson Photos by Amanda Robinson unless otherwise stated Think of the Dolomites and what do you see? It usually conjures up a picture of snow-capped peaks twinkling in the sunlight, rustic mountain lodges, bustling cable […]