The medieval castle of Santa Severa faces out to sea on the Lazio coast, just 40 minutes north of Rome The Castle of Saint Severa is named after a young girl whose entire family was martyred. Her father was a Roman military commander who converted to Christianity and was put to death for refusing to renounce […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, travelling around Italy by train, choosing the location for a rural property, and the question of freehold/leasehold… Photos by iStock Travel by train Q We have taken holidays in Italy before, but this time we don’t really want to hire a car […]
Welcome to the summer issue of Italia!, which is packed with sun-drenched inspiration for Italian travel, living and food & drink. Fantastic features and beautiful photography will transport you to your favourite destinations from the comfort of your own home! You’ll find features from Pescara on the Abruzzo coast, and excitement from Siena’s iconic Palio. […]
Jerome O’ Brien of LuniHolidays shares fantastic tips for staying in this beautiful part of Italy – plus some excellent holiday home inspiration, to help you plan your Lunigiana travels… Lunigiana is set between Tuscany, Liguria and Emilia Romagna, but it has a unique character all of its own. If you’re thinking about a trip […]
With no children in tow, Jon Bickley and his wife headed off to southern Tuscany for a tranquil luxury break at Punta Ala in the beautiful Maremma area Photos by Baglioni Hotels unless otherwise stated September, and summer is officially over. Prices near enough halve, children disappear and the Italian tourist trade begins to […]
The region’s name is a mouthful, and it’s often omitted from tourist itineraries, but Christine Smallwood reveals why Friuli-Venezia Giulia should be the next stop on your Italian itinerary… Photos by Christine Smallwood unless otherwise stated 1. Trieste Trieste is the elegant capital of the region, yet is curiously less visited by foreigners than it […]
For lovers of Italian language, literature and culture, Lorenza Bacino offers a round-up of some of the nation’s lesser-known book fairs and literary festivals 1. CaLibro Festival, Città di Castello “We share a passion for books,” says Andrea Tafini, one of the organisers of the CaLibro Festival in Città di Castello, Perugia. His small group […]
Discover your perfect Italian home in Lazio. Our guide to the region has the lowdown on the property potential of each area… Words by Fleur Kinson. Photos by iStock Introduction Lazio sits on the western side of central Italy, a longish region that in many ways is the geographical divide between northern and southern […]
Mighty Rome sits in its middle, but the rest of Lazio is a remarkably rural region where pretty hills and sleepy lakesides meet handsome old villages and friendly little towns. Buyers of country homes will find superb value for money, says Fleur Kinson Photography by iStock Rome is one of Italy’s absolutely best-known and […]
This month, our winning reader photos are just as spectacular as ever… here are our favourites! This month’s winner: “Assisi in October 2017, when visiting my brother and family, looking upon the church of a beautiful old town.” by Stef Duranti And more of this month’s best reader snaps… “Last Christmas in Lerici. We have […]