Made in Italy!

Ancient craft traditions are an integral part of Italy’s heritage, but today’s artisans face fierce competition from a world of mass-produced convenience and the preservation of these crafts is more important than ever, says Jenny Oldaker. Image by www.franco.it From exquisite glass creations in Murano to handcrafted Florentine footwear, each part More...

Strozzapreti
In this instalment of our Make It Simple series, resident chef Mario Matassa shows us how to make an iconic Italian pasta. Strozzapreti… literally ‘priest stranglers’, is one of the most antique pastas, with More...

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48 hours in Mantua
This is the city to which Romeo was banished, and it is also home to a palace entirely dedicated to love. Little wonder, then, that one English author considered it to be the world’s most romantic city, writes More...

The Baron Corvo’s grave
The final resting place of an English eccentric who made Venice his home, writes Joe Gartman Images by Patricia Gartman The pale red brick walls and tall cypresses of San Michele Island rise from the lagoon waters More...

Discover the city of Verona
Shakespeare may have put Verona on the map, but it’s the city’s rich history that makes it unforgettable © iStock ‘Fair Verona, where we lay our scene’ introduces William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, More...

Top 10 guide to Liguria
Rachael Martin is spoilt for choice as she picks out ten good reasons why Liguria is a favourite destination for all the family Images by Foto Archivio Agenzia In Liguria unless otherwise stated Home to the ancient More...

The new issue of Italia! is out now
A warm welcome to the latest Italia! magazine – another packed issue celebrating the best of Italy. We’ve all spent what seems a long time contemplating our favourite country from afar – but as I write, it More...

Build your future in the Italian Marche
ITS ITALY is leading a pioneering group giving life back to local communities in Italy, restoring ancient properties, facilitating investments in local businesses and supporting the local circular economy Images More...

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