Ciao a tutti

As Italy’s most famous cities get seriously crowded this season, this is the time to discover four off-the-beaten-track Italian destinations that have made the 2022 list of Europe’s best-hidden gems.

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Highlights from this week’s content lineup

Almost all Italian Consulates have reopened their online booking calendar for citizenship appointments; still, processing times are getting longer. So, what should you do if you are stuck with no appointments available for the foreseeable future?

Located in central Tuscany, Siena bewitches visitors with its medieval brick buildings, Gothic architecture and UNESCO’s inscribed historic center; save our essential guide before you go.

This week’s dual-language article is a special recipe in honor of one of Italy’s great foods: Sardinian Malloeddus. This specialty, also known as Sardinian gnocchetti, is one of the most beloved pasta types on the island, made of semolina flour and water.

As an artistic subject, the dramatic story of Judith and Holofernes offered Italian artists various avenues for symbolic exploration.

Orvieto’s Pozzo di San Patrizio, the most famous attraction of the Umbrian town and the stunning Duomo, has been added to UNESCO’s list of water museums. 

When the weather is balmy and you want to appreciate art but don’t want to spend all day in a museum, these open-air galleries in parks are a great option to add to your itinerary in central Italy. 

A true ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ dream house for sale! Not far from the famous medieval town of Cortona is this delightful house of 240 square meters divided into three bright apartments with independent entrances, two of which are developed entirely on the ground floor. Each of them consists of a kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

      - Your editor Georgette and the Italy Magazine team