The summer picnic is a much anticipated event on every Italian’s culinary calendar, so Mario Matassa shows us how to prepare for the occasion in style Picnic food photos by Mario Matassa First, the picnic needs to be distinguished from the pranzo al sacco (packed lunch). The packed lunch is what Italians do when they […]
A celebration in Italy usually involves sharing a feast with family and friends, and here Mario Matassa has put together a menu to suit any special occasion Photos by Mario Matassa In Italy it would be unthinkable to have a celebration without food. Whether it’s a baptism, birthday party, graduation, wedding or anniversary, Christmas, New […]
Beautiful landscapes and exquisite medieval hilltowns make this tranquil region an enchanting place, and properties here make a sound investment, says Fleur Kinson… Photos by Getty Images Nestled in the centre of the Italian peninsula, with Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche as neighbours, Umbria is a region of wide rural vistas and captivating hilltop […]
Step through the doors of this restored palazzo in Cannaregio – where modern design meets the architecture of the past… Words by Amanda Robinson, photos by Hotel Heureka On a quiet backwater in Cannaregio, you could easily walk past the unprepossessing entrance to Hotel Heureka, a 16th-century palazzo revived and reopened in 2017. Just […]
We are still making discoveries at Herculaneum, and computer technology may be about to reveal something very special, says Joe Gartman… Photos by Patricia Gartman It’s been ten years or more since I saw the little, old-fashioned wooden display cases sitting in a deserted room of the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. When I […]
This month we have a gallery of glorious photos from our readers, showcasing the very best scenes from up and down the Italian peninsula… This month’s winner: “Wonderful Venice Carnival 2019, away from the crowds.” by Johannah Duckett, Southport More of our favourites this month… “Looking over the beautiful ‘Bay of Silence’ at Sestri Levante. We […]
Rachael Martin took a road trip from Milan to Arezzo to discover the secrets of this Etruscan town and experience its famous antiques market Photos by Rachael Martin unless otherwise stated We were planning our regular Easter break with the kids and we had all agreed that this year we would be going to […]
Lorenza Bacino goes beyond the city’s obvious attractions to discover five things to see and do in Padua that will make any visit extra-special… Photos by Lorenza Bacino unless otherwise stated Padua is often overlooked by travellers in favour of the more famous Veneto cities of Venice and Verona, yet this pretty city between Venice […]
Villa Curlo dates from the 17th century and has remained in the hands of the Curlo family. The villa is situated at one end of the Roman bridge, with the vibrant centre of Taggia at the other end. Requires some restoration but a splendid property with stunning original features, and the sea and beaches are […]
Restored village house in traditional stone in the historical centre of Molini di Triora, 24km from the Mediterranean. Good condition and partially furnished. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and charming split-level living area, plus garden and roof terraces. The views from the terraces offer an uninterrupted panorama over the village, the hills and the valley. The […]