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The height of romance: Valentine’s Day in Casa di Giulietta

Airbnb answered the call of romantics everywhere this

Five good reasons to visit Chieti, Abruzzo

1 Easter is a wonderful time to visit Abruzzo, and

J-Lo dreams of la dolce vita

It seems altogether possible that ‘Jenny from the block’

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HOSCAR season – how to find a great hostel at the right price

For anyone seeking a budget-friendly break, hostels

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Le Marche has been hailed as one of Italy’s hidden

Taking your pets on tour with you

If you love animals and hate leaving your furry pals

Going up, going down…

• ACES Europe (the European Capitals and Cities of

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Q Could you explain what a Certificate of Habitability

Saving St Mark’s

After the disastrous flooding in November 2019, plans

Holiday in Le Marche

Co-ownership – the affordable way to buy a luxury holiday

THIS MONTH Readers’ Photos

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THIS MONTH In Print

Frances Mayes with Ondine Cohane, National Geographic

My favourite place in Italy The Loggetta, Bardini Gardens

THIS MONTH Our Top 5 Events

1 The COLNAGO CYCLING FESTIVAL is held by Lake Garda

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Our shopping round-up has all the latest Italian accessories

VIEWPOINT

Ethiopian runner Alemu Megertu won last year’s Rome Marathon women’s event in a record time of 2 hours, 22 minutes and 52 seconds, despite the rain

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THE TOMBS OF POPULONIA

This Etruscan tomb complex at Populonia, a frazione of the comune of Piombino, Tuscany, is one of the most important ancient necropolises in Italy

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We visit this small but perfectly formed walled Tuscan

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48 HOURS IN… Scala

It is possible to find places off the beaten track even on the popular Amalfi coast, and Scala is top of the list, says Laura Thayer

EASTER in ENNA

Valentina Nicastro visits this Sicilian town for one of the highlights of their rich cultural calendar

The Song of the Dolomites

Sarah Rodrigues enjoys outdoor opera in the soaring Dolomites, where the dress code is hiking boots and walking gear

The Phaedra Sarcophagus

We all know the major sights in Pisa, but could this obscure tomb be the most significant of them all?

GAZZETTA ITALIA!

In this month’s bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on how Italy’s urban homeless are becoming tour guides

The Women of Milan

From couturiers and countesses, duchesses and revolutionaries, partisans and poets, Rachael Martin takes a look at pioneering Milanese women

Family FAVOURITES

Make the most of Italian ingredients and flavours in these tried and tested family recipes from Gregg Wallace

Tastes of FLORENCE

Tuscan cuisine is known the world over. Mario Matassa explores how the region’s gastronomic flair is deliciously evident in the region’s capital

4 takes on EGGS

A quartet of deliciously different Italian-inspired egg recipes – and not a single chocolate one in sight!

RISOTTO RICE

There’s nothing more sublime than a creamy, perfectly made risotto, but which rice to choose? We take a look at some of the options available

SALT & PEPPER

The world’s most iconic seasonings are the star in these Italian dishes by Valerie Aikman-Smith

GAVI WHITE WINES

The northwest of Italy isn’t just about world-beating reds like Barolo and Barbaresco; Piedmont is also home to some stunning whites, including Gavi from the Cortese grape

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Pasta Perfect

Homes in Tuscany

Ideal rural landscapes and jewelbox cities full of art keep Tuscany high in the affections of visitors and homebuyers. It’s a surprisingly good time to buy here, says Fleur Kinson.

OUR LIFE IN TUSCANY

Bettina and Sammy Karcher from New Jersey, USA, own

Property Showcase

A terrific value on a terrific townhouse. Home arranged

FLIGHT GUIDE

Our indispensable guide to Italy’s main international airports: where they are and, most importantly, how to get from them to where you are really going…