Ciao a tutti,

As we get closer to completing the next Bellissimo edition, I can’t wait to share with you all of our team’s work on this issue, essentially you can expect a love letter to the Veneto region. So again, thank you for being a premium subscriber and helping us continue to bring you the best of Italia. As usual, there is plenty of interesting Italy-related content to enjoy wherever you are in the world, so let’s waste no time and dive in!

Your Weekly Premium Selection

As premium subscribers to Italy Magazine, you have access to all of our content, including in-depth features, dual-language audio, delicious recipes, Bellissimo magazine (out soon), and the exclusive Buongiorno newsletter. So here’s what we have for you this week!

Enjoy this roundup of exciting exhibitions in Milan that you certainly don’t want to miss – from Claude Monet at the Palazzo Reale to Disney: The Art of Telling Timeless Stories at the Mudec. 
 
Bologna might be known as Emilia’s culinary capital, but its cuisine isn’t limited to solely tortellini; here are some of the best international eats in the city rounded up by a local insider. 
 
Sharing a meal is a great chance to get to know someone better in a new country and in this article we’re going to explain what in Italy is appropriate and what is not when it comes to le buone maniere a tavola (good table manners).
 
The Park of the Monsters, also known as the Sacred Woods of Bomarzo, is an Italian garden filled with bizarre sculptures built in the 16th century depicting mythological animals, gods, and monsters. Read more about this mythical place (that we adore) in Italian (follow along with the audio component).
 
Our recipe of the week hails from the border of Tuscany and Liguria, think a thick vegetable and legume soup, perfect for the onset of fall.

What Else You Don’t Want to Miss

In this recent exclusive interview, journalist and writer Robert Camuto tells us about the renaissance of southern Italian wines. 

As the Italian government reached last week its target of fully vaccinating 80% of people above the age of 12, it is further easing Covid-19 restrictions. Here’s what you need to know.

Italy has a network of old railway lines that can help you sustainably discover the country’s attractions, and they have just added a few new routes! 

You don’t need to own a dog to love these artisanal lightweight Italian silk scarves by Di Fiore! This neckerchief is for anyone wanting to kick their style up a notch with a wearable piece of art. 

Exquisite apartment for sale in Campiglia Marittima, one of the most beautiful villages of the Val di Corni. It is on the first floor of an ancient building and was completely renovated about 30 years ago, remaining well-maintained—clearly the perfect getaway home for those who crave a base in Tuscany.

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