Adrian Mourby uncovers the rich history of Cannaregio, the most northerly of Venice’s six districts Image: Bottega Tintoretto It’s a misty winter’s morning outside Tintoretto’s house in Cannaregio. Here at the tall, pink house on Rio della Sensa the great painter would kiss his wife goodbye and promise to account for the money she had […]
Just outside Turin stands a pleasure place built for Victor Amadeus, Duke of Savoy, who commissioned it as a hunting lodge. Image: Facade of the Palazzina di Caccia by Patricial Gartman It all started with Humbert the White-Handed. I don’t know how he got his nickname, but I’d guess that his hands, though white, weren’t […]
We take a look at Italy’s Top 5 Castles. Image: iStock 1. Emperor Frederick II built the immaculately planned Castel del Monte near Bari in the 13th century. A masterpiece of architectural achievement, the castle’s octagonal theme is intrinsic to its design. The Italian government bought the castle in the 19th century and began the […]
Head to Tuscany’s beautiful south and relax in style at L’Andana Resort, an historic and welcoming Medici villa overlooking the tranquil Maremma landscape. Image © L’Andana Under expansive, ever-changing skies, the Maremma in southern Tuscany is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty. From its woodlands and wide plains, where the butteri (cowboys) still drive […]
With its iconic bridge and elegant architecture, the Rialto district of Venice is steeped in history. Joe Gartman tells the story of Fondaco dei Tedeschi with images by Patricia Gartman Sunset view over the Rialto Bridge to Grand Canal from the roof of Fondaco dei Tedeschi It may be on a spring day, when the […]
Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Bean Pasta with Tenderstem® broccoli Super-quick and easy to make, this vegan pasta dish is a great store cupboard supper, using mashed cannellini beans to create a creamy sauce to coat the delicious pasta. Topped with walnuts, chilli flakes and perfectly cooked Tenderstem® broccoli, this recipe is packed with the flavours of […]
As we find ourselves in lockdown around the globe, let us connect you to beautiful Italy today. Packed with armchair travel inspiration, we invite you to celebrate the culture, heritage, and above all, the people of Il Bel Paese with us through the pages of our latest issue. From Cinque Terre to Puglia via Lucca, Parma […]
Stuck indoors? You don’t need to miss out – there are lots of ways to enjoy Italia! Life looks a little different while we’re all adapting to what might be the “new normal”. Now, more than ever, we need to share our love of Italy. And now, more than ever, we want to be here […]
If you were due to travel to Italy over the next few weeks, we know how disappointed you must be. With travel restrictions coming into play all over the world, it’s definitely time to enjoy some time at home and dream of […]
We have teamed up with A Place in the Sun Live to offer you FREE tickets to their next show at Manchester Central on 6 – 8 March 2020 A Place in the Sun Live is the official exhibition of the Channel 4 TV show and the largest overseas property exhibition in Europe – the perfect place […]