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The flag of Sicily and the famous staircase of Caltagirone behind it
Discover Sicily in the Winter Issue of Bellissimo Magazine
The winter 2021/22 edition of Bellissimo, our quarterly digital magazine, is dedicated to all things Sicily.
Day Tripper
Reggio Emilia
A Day Trip to Reggio Emilia – Northern Italy’s Overlooked Gem
Reggio Emilia may lack the showstopper sights of its neighbours, but this pretty, historic town is well worth a visit
Dual Language
Malatesta Library
Hidden Gems of Italy: The Malatesta Library in Cesena
The Malatesta library is a splendid Renaissance library which retains the original furnishings and an important collection of illuminated manuscripts.
Italian Lessons
new year resolution
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions in Italian
In this article, we’re going to find out how to fare la lista dei buoni propositi (make a list of New Year’s resolutions)
Books
Hotel Victoria
6 Literary Hotels Perfect For a Book-lovers Holiday in Italy
If you consider yourself a bookworm who prefers comfortable and cozy locations to dive into your next read – then these literary hotels in Italy need to be on your radar.

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In the enchanting historic center of Scalea
Scalea
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Our Valley
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160000
CASALE BUENOS 1
CASALE BUENOS
Massa Martana
5 Rooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms
430000
Luxury 19th Cent. Villa On The Hills Of Pesaro, Le Marche 0
Luxury 19th Cent. Villa On The Hills Of Pesaro, Le Marche
Pesaro
22 Rooms 6 Bathrooms 8 Bedrooms
3600000
Villa Rachhuisole 1
Villa Rachhuisole
Umbertide
11 Rooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms
1200000
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pasta e fasoi
Pasta e Fasoi | Venetian Pasta e Fagioli
Wrap your hands around a bowl of pasta e fasoi, Venetian-style pasta, and bean soup, rich and nourishing and as murky as La Serenissima herself but much better-tasting.
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soup
“Grated” Pasta Soup | Pasta Rasa
A hearty soup with quick grated pasta, a super easy comfort food dish for these post-holiday days. 
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panpepato
Panpapato: Chocolate Covered Spiced Fruit Cake
Two specialties of Italy, panforte “strong bread” and its predecessor panpepato “peppered bread”, are not breads at all, but closer to fruitcakes featuring many spices.   
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pasta
Chitarrina or Fedelini with Tuna Ragù
The robustly flavored sauce relies on good pantry ingredients: the best-tinned tuna and anchovies you can procure, excellent capers, and high-quality canned (or home-canned) tomatoes.   
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torta caprese
Torta Caprese
This week’s recipe is the delicious Torta caprese, an ancient Neapolitan cake from the island of Capri, made with chocolate and ground almonds.   

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