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THIS MONTH In Print

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VIEWPOINT

Dawn breaks over Tuscan countryside… Mist-shrouded valleys gently yield views of their ripening vineyards and fertile terraces, and nary a dog dares to bark…

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PISA CATHEDRAL

This fine example of Romanesque architecture is largely ignored, thanks to a mistake that occurred in its grounds…

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On the trail of the floating city’s ghosts and mysteries

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…

PIEDMONT’S LITTLE Provence

Valentina Nicastro heads to the little-known lavender fields of Piedmont for a spot of Nature’s own aromatherapy

Right ON TRACK

Roam by rail in southern Sardinia from Cagliari to Arbatax

Slow Travel in the Valle di Gran San Bernardo

The Great St Bernard Valley links Italy with Switzerland and is, as Rachael Martin reports, an ideal place to go and unwind from the stresses of everyday life

The Fountain of Shame

The unusual story of how the Fontana Pretoria came to be moved from a garden in Florence to a piazza in Palermo

GAZZETTA ITALIA!

In this month’s bilingual feature Tom Alberto Bull reports on Italy’s successful bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Art for Art’s Sake

Thinking of visiting the Venice Biennale this year? There are exhibitions throughout the city until late November, and Rachael Martin is your guide to the highlights

SUNDAY LUNCH in Emilia Romagna

A meal for family and friends from The Italian Table by Elizabeth Minchilli

A TASTE OF ITALY Food for free

Mario Matassa celebrates the start of the autumn foraging season with a set of Italian recipes that all contain ingredients that can be gathered for free

PESTO ALLA GENOVESE

Choosing the right pesto can transform any dish into a flavourfilled triumph – it certainly is a quick and easy way to dress pasta and is an essential store cupboard standby

MEAT-FREE Mediterranean

Simple and satisfying plant-based dishes to share, inspired by Erin Gleeson’s travels – from her new recipe book The Forest Feast Mediterranean

PIEDMONT WHITE WINES

The northwest of Italy isn’t just about world-beating reds – Piedmont is home to some stunning whites. From Arneis to Gavi and more, we take a look at some of the finest on offer

Homes in Piedmont

Snow-dusted Alps, vine-striped hills, elegant little towns and some of the best food and wine on the planet – Piedmont has an embarrassment of riches. Good property prices and strong prospects make it a superb place to buy a home, says Fleur Kinson.

Property Showcase

Valle d’Aosta. On the south-facing side of the valley