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Tempted by the €1 houses for sale in Italy? Before you commit to one of these fixer-uppers, make sure you know what you're getting into. Our property expert Nikki Taylor offered an overview of some of the hassles your bargain-basement home purchase could mean in €1 Homes in Italy: Your Key to La Dolce Vita or Simply Clever Marketing?

Many UK nationals who have second homes in Italy have struggled to visit during the past year of pandemic restrictions. Contributor Myra Robinson shares her story of 18 months of endless travel tangles, including a few insider tips and a long-awaited happy ending!

The city of Naples recently revealed its newest foray into contemporary art, with the restoration of the 18th-century Church of San Gennaro at the Capodimonte Museum by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Calatrava’s work features the use of neon and other modern media to enhance the historic architecture of this chapel, closed to the public for the last 50 years.

The magnificent 16th-century Palazzo Te is one of Mantua's cultural treasures and home to the dazzling Sala dei Giganti (Room of the Giants), frescoed from the top of its dome to the bottom of its floors. Read more in English and Italian (and listen to the audio version) in this week's dual-language article.

After decades of research, scholars have traced Leonardo da Vinci’s family tree across 21 generations and found 14 living descendants, all clustered around the Tuscan town of Vinci and connected directly through the unbroken male line. Learn why this is key to reconstructing the genetic profile of the Renaissance genius here.

August brings the summer to a close, but Italy’s event calendar is still going strong. From music festivals to street performer extravaganzas, there’s something for everyone in Things To Do and See in Italy in August 2021.

Last week, we reviewed terms and phrases you may need to navigate the process of purchasing a house in Italy. The next step, of course, is getting your home in livable condition. If you’ve bought your dream home in Italy but there are a few small jobs to take on to make it perfect, here is some helpful vocabulary to know for repairs and renovations.

Looking for the perfect potluck picnic dish this summer? Francine Segan's "chichi ripieno" is a classic from Le Marche that takes tuna salad to new heights, wrapping a savory filling of tuna, artichokes, green olives, capers, and red peppers in a rustic crisp and chewy focaccia.

Brighten up your summer wardrobe with this luscious 100% lightweight silk twill scarf, printed with pink peony blooms on an emerald green background. This chic accessory is part of the exquisite Di Fiore line of printed silk scarves made in Italy, all of which can be purchased at an incredible discount of 35% by adding the coupon code ChristmasInSummer at checkout until August 15th.

For sale: Fractional ownership properties are a hassle-free way to buy into a luxury holiday home. With Il Riposo (The Retreat) in Montalto delle Marche, you purchase a 1/10th share in the property and get to use the house for 5 weeks every year without the stress of finding a property manager to keep an eye on things when you're away! Four bedrooms, gorgeous views over the surrounding countryside, and a private pool.

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Buon weekend from Rebecca, your acting editor, and the Italy Magazine team!