It’s time for November’s gallery of spectacular photos of Italy… the perfect pics to inspire your next Italian adventure This month’s winner: “Rose at the Duomo, Florence.” by Nick Board, Reading More of our favourites this month… “We have finally moved from Australia to live in Lucca, and after five months have accumulated many photos […]
Adrian Mourby shares some of the best sights, accommodation and places to eat & drink in one of Venice’s least-visited districts Photos by Kate Tadman-Mourby What to see and do Querini Stampalia After the Querini family died out in 1868 their palazzo – and all its art works – was turned into a museum featuring […]
Adrian Mourby takes a walk around the tranquil backwaters of Venice as he explores the city’s fascinating Castello district… Photos by Kate Tadman-Mourby It’s the sestiere that Venetians call truly Venetian. The neighbourhood of Castello consists of the same narrow lanes, broad campi and monumental churches as the other five sestieri, but it lacks the […]
Venice. Charming studio apartment in the residential heart of Dorsoduro. 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 such as Ponte dell’Accademia, the Guggenheim museum and Santa Maria della Salute. The apartment was originally a large storage space. In modernising the […]
Venice. Charming Venetian townhouse with independent entrance in the lovely Dorsoduro district. The apartment is set in a tranquil street ending at a small canal close to the beautiful Zattere promenade and Campo San Barnaba. The elegant duplex is completely restored with high quality finishings. It is composed of: private entrance and studio/storage on the […]
Completely restored two-storey stone house in the hamlet of Faedo in the centre of the Euganean Hills regional park, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The ground floor includes a living room with a two-sided open fireplace, modern kitchen, cantina, and bathroom with shower. The first floor has 2 bedrooms and a large bathroom with floor-to-ceiling […]
Venice. Charming two-bedroom apartment set in the district of Cannaregio, the largest sestiere (district) of the city. The apartment is set on the ground floor (with no risk of flooding) and is composed of entrance, sitting room, kitchenette, master bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom. The apartment has its own independent entrance from the street. It […]
Venice. Beautiful one-bedroom apartment set in a charming and stylish new development on the Venetian island of Giudecca. The island is a wonderful spot, far from the crowds of tourists yet enjoying breathtaking views over the whole of Venice. All amenities (typical small restaurants and shops) are available and the main bus and train stations […]
This excellent Grand Tour 132-page travel guide from the publishers of Italia! magazine is packed with expert travel know-how, stunning imagery and itineraries to help make the most of your next trip to Italy – whether you are planning a short break or a longer getaway to this captivating country. This glossy guide takes […]
Sarah Rodrigues has a sparkling time on the southern shores of Lake Iseo, where they produce champagne-method wines to rival the best… Images by Sarah Rodrigues unless otherwise stated “Why wasn’t I born the daughter of an Italian winemaker?” This green-tinged thought ripples through my mind as I stand in the cavernous space below […]