While we’ll always love Garda and Como, these iconic destinations aren’t the only lakes in Italy that are worth a stay. Read on and make sure you put one of these glorious places on your next itinerary… Trasimeno, Umbria Italy’s fourth largest lake is sometimes referred to as ‘Perugia’s Lake’, thanks to its proximity […]
This month, our favourite reader photos have captured some truly gorgeous scenes… which is your favourite? This month’s winner: “This is Manarola at sundown. We had visited the town during the day in order to find the best spot to capture the magic of the sun going down. We settled for the cemetery on the […]
The northern coastal city of Genoa offers so much to delight prospective visitors – not least the selection of renowned (and lesser-known) food and drinks that hail from this area. Here are a few local specialities to try… Photos by Jon Palmer […]
The Fountain of Diana on Piazza Archimede in Ortigia is the work of the Italian sculptor Giulio Moschetti and was completed in 1907, two years before his death… Giulio Moschetti was originally from Ascoli Piceno and had found fame in Rome but came to see himself as ‘an adopted Sicilian’ after going to live on […]
In this issue we whizz around Rome in a classic Fiat 500 – join us to experience the Eternal City on a unique (and super-stylish!) guided tour. We also explore the spectacular Il Redentore festival in Venice, take a look at some of the best property prospects in lovely Lazio and discover the beauty of […]
Italia! magazine’s brand new 132-page City Breaks Guide is a must if you’re planning a trip to Italy this year. Penned by writers who know the country inside out, the City Breaks Guide is essential reading for travellers planning quick getaways and longer stays to Italy’s iconic cities or the tucked-away places in between. Fully […]
The scenic village of Alassio on the Ligurian Riviera was once a magnet for Britons. They left when war broke out, and never came back. Mary Novakovich wonders why… (Photos by Adam Batterbee) Wintering on the Riviera… The phrase immediately conjures up images of well-to-do 19th-century British families promenading along seafronts on the northern Mediterranean […]
Although we now associate Italy with iconic red wines, in fact, the greatest wines of Ancient Rome were sweet whites. Italia! delves into Italian dessert wines… The Classical texts of Cato, Pliny and Virgil tell us that the Romans liked their wines white, sweet and oak-aged. This was (and still is) achieved by picking selected […]
For those looking to discover Italy in a new light while enjoying different experiences and meeting new friends, homestay holidays offer an immersive and unique trip that will leave a lasting impression. Thousands of Italians are opening their doors and welcoming eager travellers to experience life as local and with numerous activities, locations and experiences […]
If you ever find yourself in Emilia-Romagna, Ravenna is an absolute must. It really is a treasure trove of art and culture, writes Sara Scarpa. Above me is depicted a dark blue sky full of golden stars.The many thousands of tiny mosaic tiles set in various inclinations seem to capture and cascade light onto anyone […]