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Scicli, the fictional Vigata in the Inspector Montalbano series
On the Trail of Inspector Montalbano in Sicily
The TV series Inspector Montalbano premiered 26 years ago this week. To celebrate, we follow in the food-loving cop’s footsteps through some of the show’s iconic Sicilian locations. 
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Cardinals in Choir dress during the conclave of 1978
Faithful Fashion Week: The Conclave Dress Code
You’re probably seeing unprecedented levels of divine regalia on your news feed. Here’s a closer look at what the cardinals and other Vatican City players are wearing. 
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A New Report Says the World’s Best Beach is in Sardinia. We Say it’s a Big Island.
The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025 were just announced in a new report. Bookending the list are two Sardinian picks, but they’re far from the only ones worth visiting. 
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Pagliazza Tower Suite at Hotel Brunelleschi
Hotel Brunelleschi: A Romantic Retreat in the Heart of Old Florence
It’s popular with honeymooners for its romantic vistas, but Hotel Brunelleschi is also home to a secret archaeological museum and a 2-Michelin star restaurant in what’s believed to be the oldest…
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Franco Fontana, Piscina (Pool)
These Exhibitions in Rome Should be on Your Radar for Summer 2025
The Jubilee and the Conclave aren’t the only events in Rome worth talking about. From Carlo Levi to Caravaggio, here are three exhibitions to check out on your next visit. 

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Pici with Etruscan Pesto, photo by Francine Segan
This Etruscan-Style Pesto is an Ancient Recipe That Feels Fresh
Mint adds a lovely aroma to this pine nut-free pesto, and the basil and parsley combination makes the result lighter than traditional pesto Genovese.
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Asti Spumante Strawberry Granita
This delicious warm weather treat relies on a top-quality DOCG dessert wine as its base.  
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How to Make Lasagna Like a Modern Ligurian
Pesto is common in international lasagna recipes now, but the traditional way of preparing lasagna in Liguria includes two ingredients you’ll never see in Bolognese or Neapolitan variations. 
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Lumachine alla Schegginese: Trout Pasta From Rural Umbria
This dish is a specialty of the tiny hill town of Scheggino in Umbria, known for its delicious freshwater trout.
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This Isabella d’Este-Inspired Lemon Cake Looks Like a Rose Bouquet
This light and delicious cake is a specialty of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna and resembles a bouquet of roses.   

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