Buongiorno Italy readers!
From open-air concerts set amid the spectacular backdrop of the Dolomites to al fresco opera festivals and beyond, here are Italy’s top music events to check out this summer.
"Sicilians build as if they’ll live forever and eat as if they’ll die tomorrow." - Plato. Sicilian native shares 15 stunning photos and reflectionsof Catania's local life, streets, and market life.
Exciting news! There is now a ‘SUPER’ cumulative ticket for seven of Rome’s most extraordinary archeological sites. It is valid for two consecutive days and costs €18 (€20 if you book online).
Elderflowers, or fiori di sambuco in Italian, have been coloring the European country side for centuries and this week we share two recipes made with these fragrant, edible blooms.
The perfect gift for anyone who loves wine. This genuine leather wine holder is 100% handmade work. Leather is taken at its purest and then hand-buffered in many steps by Florentine artisans in one of the last legatorie that still remains.
Size up and side-step Italy’s curious taboos and tune into its unbounded appeal with this bookthat’s smart enough for the veteran traveler and light enough for the newly arrived.
How to say “of the” or “some”. This is where some Italian learners give up because they think it is very difficult but it is not difficult if you know how to say “the”. Our tips here.
Although cooking octopus seems difficult, it’s really as easy as cooking pasta. You can serve it alone with a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and chopped parsley or layer on top sweet Tropea onions to give the dish a vibrant color and a burst of flavor.
This week we talk with female winemaker Angela Velenosi about what it means to be a woman in a notoriously male dominated wine world and about her role as President of the Consortium of Piceno wines in Le Marche.
Choose to make your holiday a little more special this year. This gorgeous villa is located in the unspoilt area of Abruzzo set amongst olive groves and overlooking the Majella mountains.
Looking for a new life in Italy? This villa for sale comes with land and a private pool, nestled in the greenery and mountains of the Argentina Valle (Imperia, Liguria). Perfect as a family home or to convert into a beautiful bed & breakfast.
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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.
