There are so many incredible Italian breads to choose from, it can be overwhelming! Learn more about some of our favourite kinds of bread in this guide of 5 Italian breads to try in 2021… Images © iStock unless otherwise stated 1. Focaccia Focaccia is popular all over the world. Oven-baked, its name comes from […]
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, […]
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 […]
Internationally renowned sculptor Rod Dudley is Australian, but the heart of his art is in Besozzo on Lake Maggiore. Lifelong friend Rosalind Milani Gallieni pays him a visit… Photos by Rosalind Milani Gallieni unless otherwise stated In fondo! In fondo, giù a sinistra…” I take the turning as instructed by the local Besozzo messo, […]
Amy McPherson steps into Gorizia’s multilayered culture to discover a charming fusion city… Photos by Amy McPherson unless otherwise stated Gorizia is one of those border cities that doesn’t feel quite one or the other. On the one hand, it is characteristically Italian: emotions are thrown around in the wild gestures of hands. Yet […]
The brand-new edition of the Venice and Veneto Guide from the publishers of Italia! magazine is now available to order! A 132 page guide full of expert travel inspiration, advice and fascinating itineraries – not only to help you plan your next trip to this much-loved city, but further afield into the vibrant Veneto region […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, how to rent or buy a house in Italy, and to what extent you will be covered for medical care when Britain leaves the EU… Holiday rental research How would you go about getting the best deal on your holiday rental […]
Say buongiorno to the new issue of Italia! magazine. Our September edition is packed with travel ideas galore, plus expert property advice, tasty Italian food and drink and more… Enjoy summer in the Dolomites, explore the secret green spaces of Italy’s big cities and discover the beauty of Matera – a southern gem that’s set […]