Issue 182 of Italia! ushers in the new year with a wealth of inspiration for everyone who loves Italy. From a weekend break in Trento to a culinary cruise on Venice’s lagoon and carnival celebrations in Aosta, there’s plenty to help you plan your next adventure. You’ll also find tempting Italian homes to buy, the […]
Fleur Kinson explores the best places to buy property in this popular northern region, which encompasses such jewels and Venice, Verona and Padua – not to mention swathes of lovely countryside Photos by Getty Images Veneto, tucked away in the northeast of Italy, is romantic and prosperous in equal measure. Home to 5 million inhabitants, […]
Romantic little cities, sleepy hills, shimmering rivers and long Adriatic beaches – Veneto has no shortage of enchantment. Seekers of urban apartments and of rural retreats should take a closer look, says Fleur Kinson Photos by Getty Images You’re a well-travelled italophile. You know all about Venice, and Romeo and Juliet’s Verona. But you […]
There’s a decidedly festive feel to issue 181 of Italia!. Join us this month for an exploration of Christmas celebrations in Italy, from lively festivities in Milan to highlights of the season from Sorrento, Naples and more. We also take to the slopes in Courmayeur and enjoy a voyage of discovery in Molise. All this, plus […]
If you’ve always longed to become a fully fledged Italian citizen, the team at Italian Dual Citizenship (IDC) explains how this dream could quite easily become a reality for many… If you’ve always wanted to call the coolest-shaped country on the planet your home, then why not apply for an Italian citizenship? It’s not as […]
This fine example of Romanesque architecture is largely ignored, thanks to a mistake that occurred in its grounds… Photo by Getty Images Ask anyone what they know about Pisa and they’ll mention its Leaning Tower, the freestanding campanile of the city’s Cathedral, on which construction began (on dodgy ground) nearly a century after the Cathedral […]
We’ve got lots more wonderful photos of Italy to showcase this month. Enjoy these marvellous shots from Italia! readers… This month’s winner: “It could only happen in Venice! A truly theatrical backstreet.” by Anita Hashtrudi, Aberlady More of our favourites this month… “Isola Bella, view from Stresa. Photo taken in April 2019, just after receiving […]
This lovely, completely restored two-storey country house is in the hamlet of Valnogaredo in the centre of the verdant Euganean Hills regional park, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The property of half a hectare (more than an acre) includes a beautiful garden with charming views over the surroundings. The Euganean Hills are located in the […]
This charming studio apartment is located in the residential heart of Venice’s Dorsoduro district. This area has always been popular because it is relatively quiet and peaceful, away from the mass tourism and yet very close to main attractions. The apartment was originally a large storage space. In modernising the property the three ancient arches […]
Get away from it all with the new issue of Italia! From Puglia’s sun-drenched shores to an exploration of mysterious legends in Venice and a train journey through Abruzzo and Molise, you’ll find travel ideas galore! Plus, there’s plenty of food and drink to tempt you, with hearty winter dishes, recipes from Liguria and the […]