Traditional farmhouse meticulously restored and equipped with every amenity and comfort. Domotics ‘home automation’, photovoltaic panels, indoor and outdoor sound systems. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1-acre garden, swimming pool and jacuzzi. Renovated outbuilding used as a guest apartment and residual building allowance. Open and panoramic position a short distance from a village with services (5-minute […]
Cathy Heald finds out about the most exclusive cricket club you’ll ever see: St Peter’s at the Vatican… Photos by Cathy Heald unless otherwise stated There are a multitude of things that we all associate with the Vatican: the Pope, the Swiss Guard, St Peter’s Square and stunning architecture to name a few. What […]
Italy’s public fountains speak of the nation’s history, culture and art. We’ve picked five of our favourites. What do you think? Have we missed any? Photos by iStock 1 The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome and attracts millions of tourists every year. Clemens XII commissioned it in 1732, and it was christened […]
Rosalind Ormiston shares a few of her favourite places to eat, drink and stay around Lake Maggiore – the perfect place for a laid-back Italian break… Photos by Rosalind Ormiston and Getty Images The location of Lake Maggiore has given it a colourful past, close to the borders of Switzerland, Austria and France. Many people […]
Rosalind Ormiston travels to one of the largest Italian lakes and shares ten good reasons why you should pay this northern beauty a visit Photos by Getty Images unless otherwise stated 1. Stresa Stresa is a town that has to be high on the list of any visit to Lake Maggiore, and is a popular […]
Penny Wainwright explores the villages at the southern tip of Puglia, in search of traditional artisan crafts, underground tunnels and ancient local festivals… Photos by Penny Wainwright The sunshine welcomed me as I arrived in Ruffano to join the Fiesta and Fiera di San Marco, to celebrate St Mark the Evangelist’s feast day on […]
We’ve got some beautiful photos in this month’s selection – read on to see Italy in all its glory, courtesy of these glorious snaps from Italia! readers This month’s winner: “Taken outside the main church in Ostuni. It was very busy that day in September.” by Mike Allton, Guilden Morden More of our favourites this month… […]
Fleur Kinson explores the best places in Le Marche to find your perfect property, so whether your dream home lies in the rolling hills, the bustling towns or on the pretty coast, we’ll help you find it… Photos by Getty Images and iStock Le Marche lies on the eastern side of Italy, east of […]
Fancy a spot of Mediterranean sunshine in your life? We certainly do! And the new issue of Italia! is the next best thing to jetting off to Italy… From the crystal blue waters of Sardinia’s Maddalena archipelago to the delights of Rome with the family in tow, there’s travel advice galore. You’ll also find a […]
Here are a few of the very best places to get your fix of world-class art next time you’re in Italy… Photos by iStock 1. Uffizi Gallery The experience always involves long queues – which are even longer if you go in high summer and haven’t booked in advance – but there are plenty of […]