Lockdown life: stay entertained with Italia!
As we’re well into lockdown three here in Britain, it can be tricky finding new ways to entertain ourselves, especially with the weather being so cold outside. Well, not to worry, Italia! has got you covered. Whether More...
Rod Dudley: insights into the famous sculptor’s studio and life
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 More...
Standing at the crossroads in Gorizia
Amy McPherson steps into Gorizia’s multilayered culture to discover a charming fusion city… Photos by Amy McPherson unless otherwise stated Piazza della victoria Gorizia is one of those border cities More...
Cinque Terre hotel Abbadia San Giorgio
Which do you prefer? The five-star touches of a boutique hotel or the warm, welcoming embrace of a family-run B&B? You don’t have to choose at Abbadia San Giorgio on the Ligurian coast, says Sally FitzGerald. The More...
We’re raising money for Italian Red Cross!
What a year it’s been. This time last year, we were oblivious to all the changes that were on their way – lockdowns, tiers, vaccines, the lot. But it turned out to be a truly significant time for all of More...
The new issue of Italia! is out now!
Hot off the press, the new issue of Italia! magazine is packed with inspiring features and stunning imagery celebrating the very best of Italy. So while you might not be able to get to Italy right now, More...
Fast Culture: Torna a Surriento
Vide ‘o mare, quant’è bello! Spira tantu sentimento… Look at the sea, how beautiful it is! It brings out many feelings. Image: Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples from Sorrento by Patricia Gartman The Circumvesuviana More...
Top 5 Desserts
Image: ©iStock 1. It’s a pud that’s beloved both in Italy and beyond, usually made with savoiardi (sponge lady finger biscuits), coffee, mascarpone cheese and zabaglione custard – with cocoa powder to top More...
The Song of Dolomites
Sarah Rodrigues enjoys outdoor opera in the soaring Dolomites, where the dress code is hiking boots and walking gear. Hiking up a mountain is definitely not for everyone, but even the most reluctant of up-hillers More...
Taste of Naples
Mario Matassa explores the riches of the food of Naples, perhaps the most iconically Italian of all cuisine. Simply grilled vegetables, milky white balls of buffalo mozzarella, spaghetti with tomato sauce, pasta More...