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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

5 great reasons to explore Matera

THIS MONTH News & Views

Going up, going down…

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WHERE THERE’S A WILL

Why Rome’s good for a roam

Italia! recommends • A redesign unveiled in Taormina, rediscover your favourite pastaia online and best foot forward on Giglio

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!

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THIS MONTH Top Picks • Time to relax and browse through this issue’s round-up of Italian-inspired products

VIEWPOINT • The Big Benches of Emilia are giant artistic installations carefully located to offer panoramic views over the countryside of Emilia-Romagna

Turin • Chris Allsop returns to the baroque streets of Turin, an Italian capital of culture, royal history, and outstanding aperitivi

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Flavours OF FRIULI • Mike Webb explores the flavours of Friuli on a wine and food tour of Italy’s Alpine border with Slovenia

GAZZETTA ITALIA! • In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull turns his gaze to the Vespa, the scooter that is as much a film star as it is a mode of transport

THE BOOK LOVER’S GUIDE TO VENICE • With its shimmering waters and elegant façades, the city of Venice has long been the creative muse for authors and artists. Rachael Martin follows in the footsteps of writers who have been inspired by La Serenissima

A Puglia Less Travelled

Bear Necessities • Across the Central Apennines, innovative measures are helping to save a critically endangered species – the Marsican brown bear. Jenny Oldaker steps into Italy’s wild heart to discover how local communities are learning to live alongside this iconic creature

SECRET SARDINIA • From the tranquility of deserted coves and crystal blue seas to Barbagia, Sardinia’s rugged green heart, this island has so many facets to explore

OLD HABITS • Have you ever wondered why your morning coffee is called a ‘little hood’?

Una Piccola Sosta Palazzo Dama, Rome • The Palazzo Dama offers five-star spa accommodation in a beautiful boutique setting in central Rome. Jon Palmer spent a few days soaking up the rarefied atmosphere

Taste ITALIA! • Enjoy recipes from Sardinia and chef Theo Randall, plus Friuli-Venezia Giulia white wines, pasta and more!

The Italian Table • Discover the delicious diversity of Italian food with Theo Randall’s regional recipes

A Taste of Sardinia • Enjoy the fresh, wholesome and authentic flavours of Francesco Mattana’s Sardinian recipes

DRIED PASTA WITH A TWIST • It’s easy to add extra nutritional value without sacrificing traditional flavour and texture with these alternative dried pastas

Time for Lunch • From olive oils and balsamic vinegar to delicious pesto sauces, add the authentic flavours of Italy to your cooking with these Filippo Berio recipes

4 takes on SUMMER FRUITS • Fruit plays a key...