Jane Keightley stays at atmospheric Casa Guidi, the Florence apartment that Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett called home Photos by Jane Keightley Ever since my first trip to Florence I had always wanted to look around Casa Guidi, the home of the poets Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her husband Robert. I was now getting the chance […]
It’s summertime and we’re dreaming of sunny days in Italy – our readers have captured some spectacular photos from across the peninsula… This month’s winner: “A photo of Cremona Cathedral at night, the day before sitting in the square drinking red wine and people watching. This is a lovely small town full of dog walkers. […]
Real Rome Tours runs guided tours of Italy’s capital, and they have some fantastic expert tips for hidden Roman gems that you can visit in just one day… Rome is simply iconic – full of amazing sights, sounds and tastes to discover and enjoy. The only downside tends to be the huge number of tourists! […]
We love seeing your photos and this month we’ve got some fantastic snapshots from all over the Italian peninsula – enjoy! This month’s winner: “Modica 2013. Cathedral San Giorgio Cathedral with wedding.” by Jim Mabon, Stirling And more of our favourites this month… “Lago di Mergozzo is a small lake in northern Italy just […]
Amanda Robinson travels to northeastern Italy to visit Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa, a five-star hotel on the Lido di Jesolo that’s redefining the beach holiday for the 21st century Photos by Amanda Robinson and Almar Jesolo Resort We flew in to Venice’s Marco Polo airport leaving behind the chilly doldrums of London’s feeble foray […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, honeymoons and holidays, property in Piedmont and Italian tax liability for rental income on a UK property… Second honeymoon in Italy My partner and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this year and we would like to celebrate in style. […]
Our August issue is packed with fantastic features, so whether you’re lucky enough to be in Italy this month, or simply dreaming of your next trip from the comfort of home, you’ll find plenty to keep you inspired and entertained right here… There’s everything from an exploration of beautiful Ravello on the Amalfi Coast to […]
Discover your dream home with Fleur Kinson’s guide to the best places to buy a property in the beautiful region of Lombardy Photos by iStock Lombardy is the economic powerhouse of Italy, and prices here reflect that, especially in the capital, Milan, which is one of the most businesslike and affluent cities anywhere in Europe. […]
Think of Italy and its most well-known food exports, and a third of them come from one region: Emilia-Romagna. Alexander James finds out why this part of the country is such a gastronomic hot-spot… Photos by Bologna Welcome (www.bolognawelcome.com) unless otherwise stated Visit this region between the Adriatic Sea and Tuscany and you’ll find the […]
Keep sending us your Italian travel snaps for entry to our monthly photo competition. Here are our favourites for June! This month’s winner: “One of the canals in Venice during my holiday there in April. A delight around every corner!” by Jean Sawyer, North Charlton And more of this month’s best reader snaps… “This was taken […]