Ciao a tutti,

      Congratulations on being one of our top readers so far in 2022. We are supremely thankful to have an audience just as passionate about Italy as we are and as usual this week we have some exciting content lined up for you (including a handy Rome guide and the best of Italy’s wellness). In fact, just to show you how grateful we are, there is a special discount just for our premium members (that's you guys) allowing for $50 off this curated food box from Tuscany's micro-producers. 

The perfect gift for any Italophile in your life, or just yourself! Onwards to the content.. 

A new guard of chefs, bartenders and pastry-chefs have brought their skills and innovative ideas under the roofs — and onto the rooftops — of Rome’s hotels, and are turning restaurants and lounge bars into some of the city’s ultimate dining and drink experiences.

Every year on March 17, Italy celebrates the anniversary of the Unification of Italy, in other words when Italy as a modern nation-state was born. Why March 17? We explain here.

Discover the best spas and wellness breaks in Italy, featuring curative thermal water, incredible views and sublime holistic body treatments from North to South; these are five of our favorites.

Whether you’re a first-time or repeat visitor, Rome - the Eternal City - never ceases to amaze inspire and captivate. Its historic center, with its arts and cultural riches, from the ancient Romans through the Renaissance and Baroque eras, is a Unesco World Heritage site since 1980. Save this essential guide!

The word Cosi in Italian has many multiple meanings that you need to know as you advance in the Italian language, enjoy our lesson on this versatile word here.

Our recipe of the week is a simple vegetarian pasta made Jerusalem artichokes. The artichokes sweet, nutty flavor pairs well with hearty whole-grain pasta like whole wheat or farro pasta and tossed with red onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon zest and pine nuts.

If you’ve always dreamed about getting married in Italy, this year may be a perfect time: the central region of Lazio (where Rome is located) is offering a €2,000 reimbursement to couples who get married in the region between 1 January and 31 December 2022. 

In our latest dual-language article we explore another of Italy's hidden gems. Villa Demidoff is located in the town of Pratolino, half an hour from Florence, and was designed by Bernardo Buontalenti for Francesco I de’ Medici, the future Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Looking for country living in Italy at an affordable price? This lovely detached farmhouse with high-quality finishings (220 sqm on two levels) lies in the open countryside, just 1.5 km from the historic center of Panicale in the region of Umbria.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

      - Your editor Georgette and the Italy Magazine team