Musso apartment, Lombardy

This spacious 1-bedroom apartment forms part of a small palazzo of only a few units, in the centre of Musso, on the northern shores of Lake Como, with superb lake views and only about 90 minutes from Milan airports. The property provides about 55 sqm of accommodation which includes large, open-plan living room with corner […]

Mezzegra home, Lombardy

This lovely 3-bedroom, semi-detached villa forms part of a small residence of very recent construction in Mezzegra with swimming pool and magnificent lake views. The property provides about 100 sqm of accommodation over two floors, as follows: Ground floor: Entrance into open- plan living room with kitchen to view, bedroom, bathroom and covered portico with […]

Mezzegra semi-detached villa, Lombardy

This lovely 3-bedroom, semi-detached villa with spectacular lake views is located in a quiet residential area of Mezzegra, on the western shore of Lake Como and just 75 minutes from Milan airports. The villa, which is built over three floors, provides about 240 sqm of accommodation and includes a large living room with fireplace, kitchen/dining […]

Ask the experts: Puglia travel, Monferrato homes and more

Old farm masserie in Puglia Italy

Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month they cover travelling in Puglia, buying property in a UNESCO-listed region, and the palio of Tarquinia… Photos by iStock Holidays in Puglia Q I have visited Puglia before, staying in a beautiful countryside villa set in own grounds with private pool. I […]

Ostuni, Puglia

  Andy Morling, by email “I came across this scene whilst wandering the streets of Ostuni, Puglia out of season. The whitewashed buildings  provided a wonderfully neutral background to the rich colours of the Ape van and the decorative window frame. Italy generally, and Puglia in particular, can be relied upon to effortlessly throw up […]

Double rainbow over the Navelli Plain, Abruzzo

    Mark Hammond, Sheffield “A double rainbow over the Navelli Plain, Abruzzo taken from our house in Caporciano. Every day presents a different view of the plain as the seasons come and go and the weather changes. The new life of spring turns the valley green and a myriad of mountain flowers add colour […]

People Watching in Bologna

Martin Yarnit shares his favourite spots for enjoying a light aperitivo in Bologna – from top-end cafés to the humble bars that garner the most attention from locals in the know… Italians everywhere enjoy a drink and a snack before dinner, maybe as a break during the early evening passeggiata. But the Bolognese are particularly […]

Basilica San Pietro, Roma

  Richard J Eldridge, Huntington Beach, California “This is a shot of the Basilica San Pietro, Roma, at sunset from the Ponte Umberto I with the Ponte Sant’Angelo in the foreground. This was taken as we were walking back to our hotel from a day at the Musei Vatican and the Basilica in November 2014.”

Italian Opera: Verona Amphitheatre Opera

Verona’s spectacular ancient Roman amphitheatre is an unforgettable place to enjoy grand opera beneath the starry summer sky. Fleur Kinson is dazzled by the magic atmosphere and the vocal fireworks as she attends the Verona Amphitheatre Opera… Sweat, fear, noise, blood and anguish. Not much has changed in Verona’s giant amphitheatre over the last 2,000 […]

Italian Red Wines of Tuscany

The red wines of Tuscany are many and varied – it’s not all about the Big Three. Paul Pettengale explores deeper into the region and picks some gems from off the beaten track… Although Tuscany is as well-known for its wines as for its rolling landscape and incredible sunlight, it’s actually a relatively small producer […]