Buongiorno Italy readers! 

For more than 1000 years a local cheese has been made in the verdant, rolling pastures of Northern Italy’s Altopiano di Asiago from where Asiago PDO cheese takes its name. Today, made under strict production guidelines that mirror those of centuries ago, Asiago PDO is one of the most ancient, and most famous cheeses in the world. Save our tips on where to visit and if you can't, where you can get authentic ASIAGO products abroad.

Decorated with precious marble, stuccos and mosaics, the Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna reflect the major historical, political and religious events that took place in Ravenna, which became the capital of the Western Roman Empire in 402 AD.

Halfway between Riomaggiore and Portovenere, in the Cinque Terre National Park, is the ancient village of Monesteroli, reachable only by a likewise ancient staircase, made of 1200 steps, built by farmers who needed to transport grapes from the vineyards surrounding the village. 

The ‘Costiera Sorrentina’ is a stretch of coast north of the Sorrento peninsula, which overlooks the Gulf of Naples and is one of the nicest places down south to go to the beach: here’s our guide on where to sunbathe! 

Our recipe of the week are these bird-shaped cookies, a traditional Abruzzo sweet made with “scrucchiata,” a sugar-free grape jam typical of the region made with the area’s famed Montepuliano d’Abruzzo grapes. The jam is sold in Italian specialty stores and online, but the cookies are also delicious made with store-bough prune or sour cherry jam. 

Who can enter Italy from abroad? And how does it work? Let's look at the current rules on traveling to Italy, as there’s been a further update since June 3. Be prepared, it’s confusing.

Looking for an authentic stay in Puglia? The Aia has a number of experiences for guests looking for a one of a kind wellness inspired agriturismo retreat or an all-inclusive wellness experience. 

Maybe you’re planning a trip to Italy, or are simply enthralled with the idea of being able to speak and understand this undeniably lyrical language. In that case, this eBook bundle aimed at #learningitalian is for you 

Whether you are celebrating a happy occasion or sharing the burden of loss, here’s how to express congratulations and condolences in Italian. 

The Museum of Inland Navigation in Battaglia Terme was the life’s work (or at least the past 30 years) of the Battaglia Canal’s last bargeman, the visionary Riccardo Cappellozza, who sadly died recently. He told the story of how he was chatting to his friend the local librarian about his work as a barge man when he was about to retire...

Our property-of-the-week is in Piedmont, a perfect place for people looking for an oasis of peace in a really quiet location. This free-standing home is totally immersed in the nature and surrounded by the hills behind the Ligurian sea, a property with plenty of possibilities. 

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