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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

LAURA THAYER has lived on the Amalfi Coast for 11 years

THIS MONTH Readers’ Photos

“A photo of Cremona Cathedral at night, the day before

THIS MONTH Top Picks

In this month’s selection you will discover jewellery, scented candles, inspired LED lamps and travel accessories for every budget

THIS MONTH In Print

Frankie Unsworth, Bloomsbury Publishing, £21 (hardback)

THIS MONTH Our Top 5 Events

1 Get your sneakers on and brush up your lindy hop!

VIEWPOINT

The cactus greenhouse at the Giardini Esotici Pallanca

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SANTA MARIA DEL MONTE

La Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte climbs to the church of St Mary of the Mount in Caltagirone, Sicily

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. It’s the holiday season and this month we look at organising large family holidays, and getting away to northern Tuscany…

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…

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VISIT MATERA Come with us to explore one of the oldest living cities in the world and now the 2019 European Capital of Culture

Ravello

Laura Thayer always finds something new to discover in this popular Amalfi Coast tourist destination

BACK TO LIFE IN UMBRIA

Penny Wainwright visits three beautiful Umbrian towns

TAKING THE OAR

Mark Nicholls visits Venice in order to learn how to row like a real gondolier…

Living in the presence of poets

Jane Keightley stays at Casa Guidi, the Florence apartment Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett called home

STAYING WITH THE LANDMARK TRUST IN ITALY

There are other Landmark Trust properties in Italy

The Last Good Emperor

Marcus Aurelius faced challenges as ruler of the Roman Empire

NEW WAYS WITH PASTA

Try these alternative pasta and gnocchi recipes by Caroline Bretherton – utterly delicious whether you follow a gluten-free diet or not!

Vero Italiano LA SALUMERIA

The third instalment in Mario Matassa’s new series uncovering the secrets of Italian food involves a trip to the deli counter to discover exactly why cured meats are so cherished by the Italian nation

ITALIAN FLOURS

No longer the Cinderella ingredient in the kitchen, humble flour steps into the spotlight this month – Italians know how the right flour will enhance your cooking whether they’re from pulses, grains or nuts

4 takes on SORBET

A scoop of these refreshing sorbets from The Happy World of Dri Dri Gelato will transport you straight back to Italy…

WHITE WINES OF FRIULI

This far northeastern region of Italy produces white wines of such diversity and finesse that its present-day reputation is beyond compare. Our experts have found six fine examples.

QUICK CONVERTER

We know that many of you may prefer to use imperial

Homes in Liguria

Gilded beaches, gaily coloured buildings and serene, leafy hills have long made Liguria beloved by international homebuyers. With property prices at a temporary nadir, now is the optimum time to buy, says Fleur Kinson.

OUR LIFE IN LIGURIA

Mark and Caroline Peterson from Norfolk own a three-bedroom

Property Showcase

The perfect family holiday home, certified to the latest