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Prada headquarters in the Porta Romana district of Milan

Take a Virtual Visit to the Headquarters of These Italian Fashion Brands

As Italy’s most luxurious labels dispatch their delegations to Milan for Fashion Week, we take a peek at the brands’ brick and mortar homes.

Travel

Passalacqua on Lake Como Named Best Hotel in the World for 2023

The 18th-century bolthole only opened in 2022, but has already been named the top place on the planet to hang your hat.

Italy in Brief

Synagogue of Siena Embarks on Ambitious Restoration Project, Launching Fundraiser

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Siena’s synagogue announced an ambitious €320,000 restoration effort to undo earthquake damage that destabilized its vault.

Recipes

Smoked Spaghetti with Charred Tomatoes

This pasta is so flavorful that you’ll be tempted to eat it by the fistful on its own. But the sauce delivers the savory goodness of slow oven-roasted tomatoes — no oven required.

Italy in Brief

Crowds along the Riva degli Schiavoni in February 2023

Venice Dodged UNESCO’s “Danger List.” But is That Such a Good Thing?

Despite the high tides, giant cruise ships, and suitcase-wheeling tourists, Venice has not been declared an endangered World Heritage site. Whether that’s good news or not is up for debate.

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Does the dolce vita investment dream still exist in 2023? Credit: Mannocci Law Real Estate Attorney in Tuscany.

Will it Still Make Sense to Invest in the Italian Real Estate Market in 2024?

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Maccheroni alla Bobbiese: Knitting Needle Pasta of Emilia-Romagna

You don’t need fancy pasta-making equipment to create this specialty shape from the small town of Bobbio in the Piacenza province of Emilia-Romagna — but you do need a knitting needle.

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Coffee granita / Photo: Salvatore Chiariello via Shutterstock

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