Buongiorno Italy readers!

The oldest confectionary shop in Italy is located in Genoa is reserved for purer kind of sugar, with sweets such as candied fruit, jams and decadent liqueur-filled chocolates.

For our new series, we interview an Italy Magazine reader who has traveled to Sicily in search of her origins. 

Tuscany has long been a desirable place for people to own a home abroad, we pick a number of properties for sale for everyone’s price point.

There’s more to Florence than art and museums, and once you’re done exploring the historic center, why not head to the hills for some beautiful views of the city.

We love borghi and often feature them here on Italy Magazine, here we take you to five beautiful villages in Tuscany, which are too often overlooked.

Fava Bean Pesto: This recipe is inspired by the Ligurian specialty marò, which usually calls for garlic, mint leaves.

In our latest dual-language article we look at Collodi, a lovely borgo located between Lucca and Montecatini in Tuscany which is well known as the place where a Florentine author invented Pinocchio.

Don't miss our top picks this week in our Made in Italy online shop. First up, we have a cute original felt shopper bag for your urban daily life in a lovely turquoise, perfect to go shopping or out with friends. Next is a beautiful purple and gold pendant has been set with an amethyst stone, handmade in a Tuscan laboratory.

The perfect elegant farmhouse in Umbria to base in while exploring the delights of central Italy.

For sale: situated on a hilltop overlooking the town of Lauria, this country house has been recently restored in Basilicata.

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