Italia! Photos of the month: November 2019

Check out our latest Italy gallery – all these great pics were snapped by Italia! readers. Which is your favourite?! This month’s winner:  “The staircase at the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, with a cheeky sunburst. Not only was the spiral staircase an incredible sight, but climbing to the top for rooftop views across the city […]

Five foodie reasons to visit Rome

We could give you 100 reasons to visit Italy’s capital, but here we’re focusing on just the gastronomic highlights – here are our foodie tips for Rome! Images by iStock and iStockfood       1 One of the best ways to start the day in Rome, as it is in the rest of Italy, is […]

Don’t look now: Venice after dark

Even the most familiar places tend to look a little different as night falls… Sara Scarpa bravely steps into the shadows in search of Venice’s spookiest legends. Photos by Iain Reid The maze of narrow alleys, combined with the tricks of the light reflected in the canals, the decaying palaces and the fog make Venice […]

Right down the line: Sumona to Isernia

trans-siberian train

Join us as we head off the beaten track on the little-known Italian Trans-Siberian vintage railway. Words and photos by Valentina Nicastro   For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been fascinated by rail tracks and roaring engines, so you can imagine my excitement when the search for unexplored trails and off-the-beaten-path places […]

Villa Sabina, Le Marche

Villa Sabina

Comprised of two structurally rebuilt buildings, Villa Sabina is a three- to four-bedroom house, which also includes a stone cottage. There are great views and it’s just a walk to the nearest village with bar and restaurant. The property also benefits from easy access: Villa Sabina is close to the mountains and beaches, just 10 minutes […]

Casa Capolavoro, Le Marche

casa capolavoro

‘Capolavoro’ means ‘masterpiece’, and this Le Marche property really lives up to its name. It consists of a completely newly restored 220 sqm stone farmhouse, plus a 40 sqm cottage. Excellent build quality and terrific interior design touches including original beams, old cotto floor tiles, arched doorways, two fireplaces and a unique artisan crafted staircase. […]

Meina lakefront villa, Piedmont

Meina villa

This beautiful property is close to Meina, Lago Maggiore, and was built in the 1960s. It has been restored with modern architecture and is surrounded by a well-maintained park, with old trees, which slopes down to the road. The villa is in excellent condition and features bright and spacious rooms. Developed on two levels, it […]

Villa la Morra, Piedmont

villa la morra

About 4km from La Morra, in the heart of the Piedmont wine region and with stunning views of the Alps and Monte Viso, this is a beautifully renovated house with garden and swimming pool. On the ground floor is the living area with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and another room currently used as a warehouse. On […]

San Siro houses, Lombardy

San Siro

This typical village property is located just 1km from Lake Como in San Siro, some 8km north of Menaggio and about 90 minutes from Milan airports. The two houses provide about 240 sqm of accommodation between them. Both properties require renovation and would benefit from total modernisation, but both have superb lake views from all […]

Gravedona apartment, Lombardy

Gravedona apartment

This apartment, with superb lake views and lift access, forms part of a lovely residence with swimming pool and solarium in Gravedona, some 500 metres from the shore of Lake Como and about 90 minutes from Milan airports. The apartment, number A7, provides about 120 sqm of accommodation over two floors, and benefits from independent […]