The development of a national rail network in Italy coincided with the unification of the country The first railway line in Italy ran (and indeed still does) between Naples and Portici in what was then the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. That opened in 1839 and the development of a pan-Italian rail network, which was […]
Join Amanda Robinson to discover some Milan’s very best sights and attractions, plus top places to eat and great accommodation to suit all budgets… Photos by Amanda Robinson unless otherwise stated What to see and do San Bernardino alle Ossa The walls of this 13th-century ossuary chapel are almost entirely covered with skulls and bones. […]
Ostra Vetere, Le Marche. Spacious, detached house restored to a high standard in 2003. Near an authentic and cosy Italian town yet offering peace and privacy. Ground floor: entrance with stairs to upper floor, living room, bathroom, kitchen with covered terrace, utility room, detached double carport with storage. First floor: hall, master bedroom with terrace, […]
Prestigious villa at Lago Maggiore near the centre of Laveno with lake view. A beautiful Lombard villa from around 1900 completely renovated in 2000. Ground floor: entrance, living room with fireplace, open kitchen and dining room, TV room, laundry room and bathroom with shower. First floor: three large bedrooms, two with access to the balcony, […]
Apartment at 1,400m in the village of Longiarù (Lungiarü in Ladin) just 5km from the ski slopes of Kronplatz. Enjoying a beautiful view over the mountain slopes, this elegant apartment of 130sqm consists of a living room with tiled stove, a kitchen, loft, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two balconies, basement and a garage. This apartment […]
As the days begin to draw in, top up your vitamin D levels with sunshine and blue skies in the new issue of Italia! – the perfect companion to brighten your autumn Whether you want to learn more about the cartapesta tradition of Salento in Puglia, or explore Villa Balbiano on Lake Como, we have travel […]
Italy’s two largest islands produce sumptuous red wines of great quality and international renown, with prices to suit any budget. Our experts have chosen six examples to try… Sardinia and Sicily have a proud and long-lived history of wine production, dating from colonisation by the Greeks, whose presence dominated the islands from around 800 to […]
Twenty years ago Rachael Martin arrived in Italy, exploring the country by rail and dreaming of rooms with a view. Twenty years, one Italian husband and two kids later, she still has the memories of those first voyages of discovery… Photos by Rachael Martin It started early one morning with a train, a train that […]
If you’re seeking an Italian-inspired sweet treat, this cake recipe from Mario Matassa could be exactly what you’ve been looking for… Makes one 26cm cake Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 40-45 minutes Ingredients: • 250g mascarpone • 3 medium free-range eggs • 180g white caster sugar • 50g unsalted butter, melted • 200ml milk • zest of […]
For the latest in Mario Matassa’s series on the secrets of Italian food, we turn to the subject of cheese, focusing on fontina, ricotta, parmesan, pecorino and mascarpone Photos by Mario Matassa According to my doctor, it’s okay for me to eat a little cheese every day – just as long as I always wash […]