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Wannabe Renaissance masterminds should head for London

Five foodie reasons to visit Brindisi, Puglia

1 If you’re in Puglia, the vibrant food culture of

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This month our Facebook group shared their dream road

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For surfing enthusiasts who are missing their hobby

Going up, going down…

• We love to be beside the seaside in Italy! And we’re

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A getaway for men in Tuscany, a new ski destination for winter, and cocktails in Rome

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THIS MONTH In Print

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My favourite place in Italy Vigevano, Lombardy

“I’m a big fan of Vigevano, southwest of Milan. In

THIS MONTH Our Top 5 Events

1 Arezzo in Tuscany plays host to the GIOSTRA DEL SARACINO

THIS MONTH Top Picks

Our bumper shopping round-up has all the latest must-buy accessories for you and your home, plus some tasty Italian treats

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VIEWPOINT

The ancient and modern town of Tivoli lies at the falls of the Arienne river as it descends from the Sabine Hills on its way to meet the Tiber in Rome…

THE ASSASSINATION OF POMPEY

Pelusium, Egypt. September 28, 48BC. Lucius Septimius, Pompey’s former ally, plunges a sword into his victim’s belly, as Achillas and Savius stand by to help him finish the job…

The Right Altitude

For Chris Allsop, holidays in the mountains of Alto

THE AMIATA EFFECT

Tuscany isn’t all about sipping wine and watching the sun set, as Amy McPherson discovers on an e-bike tour around Monte Amiata, a dormant volcano in the south of the region…

Take a hike on LAKE ISEO

Hop on a Lake Iseo ferry with Gillian Price to Monteisola, the ‘Mountain Island’, and climb gently to the summit to see the Santuario della Ceriola, a church built on the site of a pagan temple…

Brother Lippi’s Night Night Out

“You should not take a fellow eight years old And make him swear to never kiss the girls.”

GAZZETTA ITALIA!

In this month’s bilingual feature Tom Alberto Bull

Looking for Leonardo

Leonardo didn’t have the expected Classics-based education, but based his studies upon experience and detailed observation, and he read

On the trail of Leonardo

Leonardo 500 is the programme of events and exhibitions

Best Foot Forward

A surviving trace from an age long past when men would wear boots more often than they wore shoes, Stivaleria Savoia remains a Milan institution to this day

LOW-CARB ITALIAN

When chef Giancarlo Caldesi was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, he took Italian classic recipes and transformed them into deliciously healthy low-carb dishes

Preserving Summer

Mario Matassa teaches us how to turn a glut of fresh fruit and vegetables into wonderful preserves that will see us through till next summer

4 takes on SUMMER BERRIES

Make the most of this summer’s soft fruit harvest with these delicious Italian-inspired recipes…

ALCOHOL-FREE DRINKS

Alongside its reputation as a land of top-quality wines, Italy also has a fine tradition of alcohol-free drinks, for any time of day. Here are seven of our favourites for you to try

TUSCAN RED WINES

From Chianti Classico to Rosso di Montalcino, we find some well-priced Tuscan red wines from prestigious smaller producers in this region that punch well above their weight

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Homes in Abruzzo

Wild, unspoilt and uncrowded, Abruzzo holds huge appeal for lovers of the outdoors. As well as majestic mountains and gleaming beaches, it offers astonishingly affordable properties, says Fleur Kinson.

OUR LIFE IN ABRUZZO

Wiltshire-born sisters Calista (left) and Lydia (right)

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Explore this remote spot with lavender fields to rival those of Provence…

Property Showcase

“Mi raccomando” means “I recommend” and is a set phrase

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…

DRIVE ITALIA!

Epic engine, scissor doors, limited visibility, and wider than a Range Rover – the quintessential supercar!