Italia magazine

Italia! is the award-winning magazine for everyone who has a passion for Italy. Each month, you¹ll find a wide variety of beautifully photographed and intelligently written articles to inspire and inform you. Covering every aspect of Italian life, from travel, holidays and property to food, wine and culture, we bring Italy closer to English-speaking readers across the world.

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Neighbourhood Italia! • Take a look at places around the world that offer an authentic taste of Italy: from delis, wine bars and restaurants to shops and galleries, we’ll find la dolce vita outside Italy!

Pizza perfection

Online this month

Catholic Church begins Jubilee of Hope

Going up, going down…

CHANGE OF USE TO HOLIDAY RENTAL

Hot wheels

Italia! recommends • Two exciting art exhibitions in Bologna and Rome, as well as an invitation to experience the Dolomites on two wheels

THIS MONTH Readers’ Photos • Send us your favourite Italian travel photos, and each month the best photo wins a bottle of Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco and exclusive bottle stopper!*

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THIS MONTH Top 5 Events

VIEWPOINT • The Baia delle Zagare on the southern coast of the Gargano peninsula is instantly recognisable by its two famous sea stacks

ROVERELLA REAL ESTATE • Bespoke Consulting & Brokerage Services

48 HOURS IN… Bologna • It is time for porticoed Bologna to finally gain the recognition it so richly deserves as an Italian gem in its own right, says Sara Scarpa

WALKING THE PROSECCO HILLS • Amy McPherson steps into the heartland of premium prosecco production in the verdant hills of Veneto

Travelling further afield • If you happen to be in this part of Veneto for a while, the adjoining small but perfectly formed zone of Asolo is well worth a visit too. It has its own appellation for the delicious premium prosecco produced on its equally rolling hills, namely Asolo Prosecco Superior DOCG, which is well worth seeking out. Many of the hardworking vineyards dotted across the slopes offer wine tasting experiences – here are three of our favourites (you will need to pre-book).

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UNCHARTED CALABRIA • Penny Wainwright explores some of the hidden highlights of this little-known Italian region

The Queen of the Long Roads • The Appian Way extended from Rome to Brindisi and some of it is still with us

GAZZETTA ITALIA! • In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton’s two-year contract with Ferrari

Long Life Formula • Lucia Magnani Health Clinic is renowned throughout Italy for its wellness and thermal cures, says Jane Wilson

The Evergreen programme

Pathways to the past • Mark Nicholls explores eastern Sardinia on foot and discovers rocky walks, secluded coves and the footprint of the island’s ancient inhabitants

POET’S CORNER • Alessandro Manzoni wrote the most famous novel Italy has produced

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Taste ITALIA! • A tempting menu of Italian bakes to enjoy, and don’t miss our pick of olives and rich red wines from Sicily!

A real slice of Italy • Enjoy these oven-fresh Italian bakes from Venice, Naples, Rome and the sunshine coast of Amalfi

4 takes on CHOCOLATE • Chocolate in Italy used to be all about Nutella, but as Mario Matassa explains, times are changing and the list of Italian recipes that involve chocolate is...