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WELCOME TO ITALIA!

After the summer we’ve had in the UK I’m sure many

THIS MONTH Readers’ Photos

Send us your favourite Italian travel photos, and each

THIS MONTH News & Views

Meet the Masters: Mantegna and Bellini Discover two

THIS MONTH Top Picks

In this month’s retail round-up you will find designer

THIS MONTH In Print

Jo Bradford, CICO Books, £12.99 (paperback) There is

THIS MONTH Our Top 5 Events

1To mark the centenary of the death of Amedeo Modigliani

VIEWPOINT

Looking out into the Tyrrhenian Sea from Sicily’s Zingaro National Park, a view that has mesmerised mankind since time immemorial

Matera

Sara Scarpa flies south to visit a unique town that lives in the imagination of all Italians

Green Escapes

Discover these secret urban gardens tucked away in five of Italy’s busiest cities – each one a calming oasis of green space

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Fast Art

One of the most recognizable works of the Florentine Renaissance, this painting also represents a profound development in Western art

WALKING THE DOLOMITES

With wonderful locations, a warm welcome and delicious food, the mountains aren’t just for the winter, says Amanda Robinson

THE CATACOMBS OF SAN GENNARO

In Naples, where history is told through layers of earth, an ancient tomb offers a window to the distant past

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month we look at gluten-free diets in Italy, bespoke holiday services and work visas…

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…

SHOEMAKER to the Stars

In Florence there is a year-long exhibition celebrating Salvatore Ferragamo and his Hollywood years. Rachael Martin goes along to take a look

A Rainy Day in Sorrento

Discovering a Renaissance poet whose life was nearly as fascinating as his work

MAKING TRACKS

Twenty years ago Rachael Martin arrived in Italy, exploring the country by rail and dreaming of rooms with a view*. Twenty years, one Italian husband and two kids later, she still has the memories of those first voyages of discovery…

THE NEWART OF COOKING

Create dishes that look and taste divine with these simple recipes by Frankie Unsworth

Vero Italiano FORMAGGIO

For the latest instalment in Mario Matassa’s series uncovering the secrets of Italian food, we turn to the subject of cheese. There are hundreds of varieties to discover, but we will begin with fontina, ricotta, parmesan, pecorino and mascarpone.

RED WINES OF THE ISLANDS

Italy’s two largest islands produce sumptuous red wines of great quality and international renown, with prices to suit any budget. Our experts have chosen six examples to try

QUICK CONVERTER

We know that many of you may prefer to use imperial

Homes in Tuscany

Long adored for its lyrical countryside and its jewel-like

MY LIFE IN TUSCANY

Thom Sanders, who originally hails from Toronto, Canada

Property Showcase

Unprecedented value for the price. Casa Amelia is a