Buongiorno Italy readers!

Looking for a taste of small-town Italy? We take you to one of those places where locals pause their conversation for a second or two if a stranger passes by and greet you with a “buongiorno” or “buonasera”.

There is a lot to explore in the city of Florence but we asked a few seasoned locals about their favorite museums, shops and eateries and this is the list they came up with.

When you travel through Tuscany, you will notice a number of ancient abbeys, clusters of buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns, some still in use. Here are four that you can actually visit!

Tuscan cuisine is all about simple deliciousness, save our foodie guide to discover the cuisine of one of the tastiest regions.

Margherita cake is the hero of the Italian homemade bakery and this recipe is a lighter version, milk and butter free. Our appetizer of the week instead features feta, tomato and basil as the main “star” of the show in this fresh and zesty recipe for bruschetta.

This bronze ring is made entirely by hand in Italy, using the technique of lost wax casting, a truly unique piece. Hand-crafted in Naples with a traditional design, this elegant cruet is the ideal size for your pizza prep counter.

Borgo a Mozzano in northern Tuscany is the site of a mysterious and fascinating bridge, the latest of our dual-language read (also listen to our newly-added audio section). How to express love and affection in Italian, we explore words of endearment in this language lesson.

A completely revamped 15th-century retreat which combines a curated luxury stay with a large pool making it the perfect base to explore the best of Italy’s Le Marche.

For sale in Tuscany, This beautiful country house has been restored in Maremma in one of the most desirable coastal areas near Monte Argentario.

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