The ancient and modern town of Tivoli lies at the falls of the Arienne river as it descends from the Sabine Hills on its way to meet the Tiber in Rome… Photo by Getty Images Just 30km from the capital, Tivoli has always been a place of retreat for the city dwellers. Since the 18th […]
How does a Roman Emperor create the ultimate symbol of power? By building an ‘ideal city’ that still stands to this day. Unenthused by existing villas yet keen to follow in the tradition of Roman emperors’ having a rural retreat, Emperor Hadrian constructed his vast residential complex at the foot of the Tiburtine Hills in […]
The 16th-century Villa d’Este at Tivoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site sits just outside Rome. The palace and gardens were created from a desire for status, yet a legacy that spans centuries has been left… How does a newly declared governor of Tivoli ensure that an old monastic building befits his new political status? He […]
Fleur Kinson visits this region’s property hotspots – from bustling city locales to relaxed rural villages – to find out the best places to buy a home Lazio photos by Getty Images Lazio sits on the western side of central Italy, a longish region that in many ways is the geographical divide between northern and […]
Rome steals all the attention, but the rest of this region deserves far more fame, with lyrical hills, sleepy lakesides, friendly little towns and historic treasures all around, says Fleur Kinson Photos by Getty Images All roads lead to Rome. But they can also lead out of it, and exploration pays off. Italy’s capital city […]
We explore five of our favourite green spaces in Italy… how many of them have you visited and which are on your to-visit list? Photos by iStock unless otherwise stated 1. Featuring Italy’s most dramatic baroque gardens, Lake Maggiore’s Isola Bella is a horticultural paradise. The Borromeo villa occupies the centre of the island, while the […]
If you’re seeking an extra-special experience from your next holiday, consider staying with the Landmark Trust in Italy – Jane Keightley explains what to expect… Photos by The Landmark Trust The Landmark Trust is a charity that rescues historic buildings and then lets them out for holidays. It became involved with Casa Guidi in […]
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 […]
Joe Gartman reveals the ghosts of the past in Ferrera, a city where long-gone rulers and clergymen left unfinished business… Ghosts don’t exist, I am inclined to believe, but the atmosphere of Ferrara is distinctly eerie. Maybe it’s the mist floating in from the Po Delta, to east of the city, where the great river […]
Lazio sits on the western side of central Italy, a longish region that in many ways is the geographical divide between northern and southern Italy… It bridges the two parts of the country and is home to the nation’s capital Rome, the sublime Eternal City. The region has a population of a little over five-and-a-half […]