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Our regular shopping round-up has the latest Italian accessories and inspiration for your home

Trieste

Amy McPherson enjoys a long weekend getaway to Trieste and discovers the fascinating history of this unique city and its historic café culture

ITALIA! HERITAGE

A glorious day of exploration among the fl ora of 3,500 species of plants awaits in this botanical oasis in Padua

Zanardelli’s FollZanardelli’s Folly

The Victor Emmanuel II National Monument is Rome’s most noticeable landmark, but it is not to everyone’s taste

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NORTHERN Lights

Adrian Mourby uncovers the rich history of Cannaregio, the most northerly of Venice’s six districts

GAZZETTA ITALIA!

With the Rugby Six Nations upon us, Tom Alberto Bull looks at the history of rugby in Italy, and its elusive search for European glory…

AN ITALIAN FLAG OVER ROME

The Frecce Tricolori put on a fine display of aerial acrobatics in the skies over Italy’s capital city

COMO City of Silk

Not only is Como situated on one of Italy’s most iconic lakes, it is also celebrated for its silk fabrics, produced here for more than 600 years. Rachael Martin makes a visit…

Take a hike around ORVIETO

Follow the medieval aqueduct on the outskirts of Orvieto on this rewarding circular walk with Gillian Price

BACK TO LIFE

Amanda Robinson visits the tiny hilltop hamlet of Borgo Pignano in Tuscany, which has been lovingly restored as a sustainable and eco-conscious boutique retreat

All aboard Gino’s ITALIAN EXPRESS!

Gino D’Acampo enjoyed these rustic dishes on his train travels around northern Italy - and now you can too

Tastes of NAPLES

Mario Matassa explores the riches of the food of Naples, perhaps the most iconically Italian of all cucine

4takes on SPRING VEG

For simple, delicious and quick meals with an Italian twist, look no further than these perfect mid-week suppers…

GLUTEN FREE PASTA

If you’re looking for a decent gluten-free pasta that doesn’t turn to a starchy stodge, Italy is the place to begin. We take a look at some of the Italian-made brands out there

THE FINAL Flourish

Indulgent Sicilian dolci by Ursula Ferrigno from her food odyssey Cucina Siciliana

NEBBIOLO WINES

The hills of Le Langhe, a tiny corner of Piedmont, are home to the Nebbiolo grape. We celebrate the wines from its harvest, from fresher, lighter styles of Nebbiolo to the mighty Barolo.

Property Showcase

‘Capolavoro’ means ‘Masterpiece’, and this Marche property

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…

Homes in Sardinia

One of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful and unspoilt places, Sardinia enchants every visitor - from the yacht-riding celebrity to the eco-tourist, from the history buff to the beach bunny. There’s property here to suit every budget, says Fleur Kinson.

MY LIFE IN SARDINIA

Bristol-based Mareka Sampson (pictured with her son