Italia magazine

Italia! is the award-winning magazine for everyone who has a passion for Italy. Each month, you¹ll find a wide variety of beautifully photographed and intelligently written articles to inspire and inform you. Covering every aspect of Italian life, from travel, holidays and property to food, wine and culture, we bring Italy closer to English-speaking readers across the world.

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

THIS MONTH News & Views

5 great reasons to explore Ischia

THIS MONTH News & Views

Going up, going down…

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THIS MONTH News & Views

Italia! recommends • Explore Abruzzo and Molise through local food and culture

THIS MONTH Readers’ Photos

THIS MONTH In Print

THIS MONTH Top 5 Events • If you’re planning to attend any of these events, do make sure they are taking place before you travel!

2 YEARS OF ITALIA! FOR THE PRICE OF 1

THIS MONTH Top Picks • Enjoy the best of the outdoors as you browse this issue’s round-up of al fresco ideas

VIEWPOINT • The medieval town of Castelsardo on the north coast of Sardinia, at the eastern end of the Gulf of Asinara, is a popular holiday resort with a long history

Palermo & Cefalù • After many years away, James Miller reconnects with the enchanting island that captivated him in his youth

Palermo • I approached the tree-lined Piazza Verdi and the regal Teatro Massimo burst into view. One of the largest opera houses in Europe, it is a majestic sight to behold.

Cefalù • As I drove along the shoreline, Cefalù’s unmistakable skyline came into view. The twin peaks of its Norman cathedral, piercing through the terracotta tiled roofs cradled underneath the mighty rock promontory, La Rocca… I couldn’t wait!

2 YEARS OF ITALIA! FOR THE PRICE OF 1

The Great DEFENDERS • Mark Nicholls explores the historic castles of the Aosta Valley, a series of magnificent memorials to centuries gone by

GAZZETTA ITALIA! • In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on the efforts being made to bring Italian artworks into public galleries

From Venice to Jesolo where history meets the horizon • Enjoying heritage and contemporary style, take an Italian escape of contrasts with Jane Wilson

The Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Jesolo

CATS of ROME • There is a powerful bond between the city and its furry felines, explains local writer Elisa Colarossi – that runs from ancient times to the present day

Beyond Venice to Chioggia • Discover Chioggia, the Venetian Lagoon’s ‘Little Venice’, with Sara Scarpa

FIZZ IN FRANCIACORTA • Kate Wickers takes a sparkling road trip around Franciacorta and idyllic Lake Iseo

NAPOLI VECCHIO • The Greeks called it New City, but that was two and a half thousand years ago

Una Piccola Sosta Terre di Pisa, Tuscany • Step off the beaten track to an undiscovered corner of Tuscany – where modern art, music, winemaking and ancient traditions combine in perfect harmony

Taste ITALIA! • You’ll enjoy recipes from Emilia-Romagna, our pick of crisp rosé wines, healthy grains to try and more!

Emilia-Romagna On a plate

ITALIAN GRAINS • Italians are devoted to the art of risotto,...