Buongiorno Italy readers!

We understand the concern over the outbreak of COVID-19 in Italy especially in regards to traveling around the country. Here are some useful tips and links to official government websites/resources that you should read to stay up to date with what is really going on. 

Built along the banks of the Adige river, the city of Verona has been a Unesco World Heritage site since 2000. Discover more about this city we adore in our latest #duallanguage article (don't forget to follow along with our Italian audio version!). 

How can you say goodbye to your new Italian friends without using the word ‘ciao’? There are many options! Try one of these out and not only will you widen your vocabulary, but you’ll sound more like a local too.

The ideal Spring escapes: here are five Italian cities we picked from north to south and from the islands, which also offer attractions nearby to go further explore the countryside or the coast. 

The topic of the €1 homes has caused quite the stir in the media with mixed opinions and perceptions of the actual truth of what the process involves, here’s a little more insight on what to expect. 

After the worldwide success of “My Brilliant Friend,” the Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante, and subsequent TV adaptation of the same name, the island of Ischia, where some of the scenes are set, has started organizing My Brilliant Friend-themed tours to show visitors the real locations appearing on the TV series. 

This water lily wrought copper centerpiece was made by Raschia Paolo (Fiordirame). It is composed of a flower and a leaf of water lily featuring both a dragonfly and a butterfly, a true artisan creation.

Our recipe of the week is this delicious Budino al cioccolato con vino rosso. Essentially the Italian version of chocolate pudding, a classic dessert that is found across Italy. 

Are you an artist looking to come to Italy? Julia Montforte has set up the Montforte Foundation to make renovated properties available to artists from around the world in the charming village of Garessio.

Pompeii's so-called ‘House of Lovers’ has reopened to the public for the first time in 40 years.

Apartment for sale in Bosentino - Bosentino duplex two rooms with sloping ceilings. Our #propertyoftheweek is immersed in the green woods at the foot of the homonymous mountain, known as the "Vigolana". 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.