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News, events, the latest book releases, your travel photos – we bring you the best of Italy in our monthly round-up

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VIEWPOINT

A troupe of marionettes patiently await their curtain call in the warehouse of Carlo Colla & Sons before a show in Milan last year…

CATHERINE & LORENZO

She became Queen Consort of France and was probably the most powerful woman of the 16th century. He, her father, did not survive to see her out of her infancy…

Eat ITALIA!

How to celebrate like an Italian, spring supper menu, olive oil and egg recipes, plus red wines from Veneto

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, buying a house in season, making sgroppino, ethical food production, and the other thorny little subject of Brexit…

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!

A stunning creation from Bertone – the car from which

Get away from it all in North Sardinia

From beautiful bays and stunning beaches to the wilds of the inland reaches, there’s more to the north of Sardinia than the glitz of Costa Smeralda. Amanda Robinson travels away from the tourist hotspots…

A Family Affair

Having explored Rome’s nooks and crannies several times over, selfconfessed Italophile Beth Al Rikabi delves into the city once more to see what it has to offer for a multi-generational family holiday…

GAZZETTA ITALIA!

Your monthly Italian lessons have begun again! Tom Alberto Bull returns to explain the repercussions of last year’s Sanremo Festival…

The Benedictine Cloister of Monreale

On the southern side of the Cathedral lies a secluded garden

MADE IN ITALY

Beverley Byrne meets restaurateur, author and champion of Italian food Giorgio Locatelli

100 YEARS OF CHOCOLATE

Renowned Italian chocolate maker Perugina was founded in Perugia in 1907. Eric Bryan charts the company’s history from its origins as a small Umbrian producer to its recognition today as a major international brand supplying the world with chocolate, nougat, sweets, biscotti and all manner of seasonal treats…

A TASTE OF ITALY Celebrations

Celebrations in Italy usually involve sharing a feast with family and friends, and here Mario Matassa has put together a menu to suit any special occasion

COOKING FOR FRIENDS

A tavola! Get round the table and enjoy this Italian-inspired menu bursting with fresh spring flavours from Clodagh McKenna

Liquid Gold

Ursula Ferrigno presents a trio of Italian recipes that have been inspired by the flavours of olive oil

4takes on EGGS

Some innovative Italian ways to transform this symbol of spring and rebirth into delicious seasonal dishes

QUICK CONVERTER

We know that many of you may prefer to use imperial

VENETO RED WINES

There’s a delicious diversity to the wines of Veneto, both red and white, thanks to the varying types of terrain and soil in this northern region. Here we explore some of the reds…

LivingITALIA!

Look no further for expert property advice, your questions answered, plus our handy Flight Guide to Italy

Homes in Tuscany

Adored for its stunning landscapes and historic cities stuffed with fine art, Tuscany is a dream-region for many would-be buyers in Italy. A wide range of prices plus favourable market conditions mean that dream can become reality, says Fleur Kinson.

Property Showcase

A ready-to-go, fully-restored townhouse in a peaceful