The new Italia! magazine October/November 2023 issue is out now! Great news! The latest issue of Italia! magazine is out now! With autumn nearly upon us, we’ve brought together another inspiring collection of features to help you plan your next adventure in Italy. If Rome is on your itinerary, our new writer Elisa Colarossi invites […]
The new Italia! magazine December/January 2024 issue is out now! Great news! The latest issue of Italia! magazine is out now! We’re in full-on festive mode over here as it’s never too early to start planning for Christmas and the New Year! We’ve gathered together a wealth of gift ideas and inspiration to help you […]
The new Italia! magazine June/July 2023 issue is out now! Welcome to the latest issue of Italia! magazine (issue 203)! With summer firmly in our minds, we’ve put together an issue we know will take you right through the season! We start in the Bay of Naples on the sunny island of Ischia, beset by disastrous landslides […]
Mary Novakovich visited Calabria and discovered the full extent of the locals’ passion for peperoncino in a region of Italy where the love of this fiery fruit reigns supreme. Images by Adam Batterbee unless otherwise stated Of the colours of the Tricolore, red is the one that best sums up Calabria. Not through any political […]
Adrian Mourby ventures deep into San Marco, Venice’s oldest sestiere, which is known the world over for its piazza and yet is otherwise relatively rarely explored. Images by Kate Tadman-Mourby unless otherwise stated Of course we all know San Marco. This area of Venice has the best of the Grand Canal, the Rialto and Accademia […]
Find some of the best places to stay and eat while staying around Gavi, Piedmont with Marina Spironetti’s guide to the highlights of the area… Images by Marina Spironetti unless otherwise stated. Where to eat Il Banco Via Monte di Pietà 5, Novi Ligure This no-frills address is a must to try farinata, a traditional […]
We are all familiar with Gavi wine, but how much do we know about the region it comes from? Marina Spironetti reveals ten reasons why you should make ‘Gavishire’ your next destination… Images by Marina Spironetti unless otherwise stated. The name Gavi is a favourite on any wine list. One of Piedmont’s most popular exports, […]
In the far southeast of Rome is a park with a long and watery history, Joe Gartman writes… Images by Patricia Gartman There is a place, not far from the old Via Appia, where you can step outside of Rome without leaving the city. You can almost step outside of time too, into a landscape […]
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 […]
The seas around Italy are teeming with life and its coastline boasts a thrilling array of natural wonders. Jenny Oldaker explores a few of its highlights… Images are Getty unless otherwise stated With a coastline of 7,600km (including islands), the sea has always been hugely important to Italy, helping the country maintain healthy trade links […]