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THIS MONTH News & Views

Rome experienced some unexpected pre-Christmas travel

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THIS MONTH In Print

New Map Italy: Unforgettable Experiences for the Discerning

THIS MONTH Our Top 5 EventOur Events

1The CARNIVAL OF IVREA is one of the biggest and oldest

THIS MONTH Top Picks

In this month’s issue you’ll find eco-furniture, plus

Florence

Staying in the heart of Renaissance Florence, by its oldest bridge, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the city’s magnificent heritage, says Amanda Robinson

VIEWPOINT

It may not command the location of the Rialto Bridge, but the Bridge of Sighs is arguably the greater achievement and perhaps Venice’s most beautiful bridge…

At the foot of Il Bianco

Rachael Martin spends a weekend exploring the alpine splendour of Courmayeur and its environs in the mountainous region of Valle d’Aosta

A SICILIAN escape

Sarah Rodrigues discovers the bountiful hospitality of the Verdura Resort near Agrigento and just an hour from Palermo

OSTIA ANTICA

The Mithraic Mysteries was once the predominant religious practice in Rome, and some archeological remains of this pre-Christian religion still survive…

E-BIKING IN ITALY

If you really want to experience the beauty of a natural landscape there is no better vehicle than the bicycle. And it needn’t be an exercise in strength and endurance. Jon Palmer goes e-biking in Italy…

Temples, goats and almond blossoms

On a hilltop in Sicily stand the ruins of what was once part of a great city

Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

The Baroque artistic style was always on a grand scale – emotional, theatrical and designed make the spectator feel part of a big event

COOK WITH GINO!

Create a relaxed spring menu with Gino D’Acampo’s recipes inspired by the flavours of the Italian Adriatic coast

RISOTTO KITS

Take the easy route to cooking a quick supper with Italy’s favourite rice dish. Italia! looks at some of the ready-to-make risotto kits currently on the market

Food from the Heart

Celebrate the joys of full-fl avoured, tasty Italian dishes with these mouthwatering recipes by Laura Goodman

Vero Italiano FESTA DELLA DONNA

In the latest part of Mario Matassa’s series uncovering the secrets of Italian food, Mario takes a look at International Women’s Day. He revels in the mystery of the celebrations and presents some of the classic dishes.

FIANO

If you have a fancy to change up your Pinot Grigio or other crisp northern white wine, fruity Fiano wines from the sunny south could be just what you are looking for…

NEXT MONTH IN EatITALIA!

Cooking with Nonna Authentic Easter recipes for your

QUICK CONVERTER

We know that many of you may prefer to use imperial or US weights and measures to cook our recipes – use our handy conversion tables to translate from metric

Homes in Sardinia

White beaches, turquoise water, pristine landscapes and hospitable people – Sardinia offers a fat packet of charms. No wonder the island’s admirers include the rich and famous. Surprisingly, there’s property here to suit every budget, says Fleur Kinson.

Property Showcase

Spacious and light 247 sqm Piedmont farmhouse in exposed

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, building or restoring a house, the joys of baccalà, and granting lasting power of attorney…

DRIVE ITALIA!

Where Enzo Ferrari fi rst started – Alfa Romeo, the