Buongiorno Italy readers!

In the mountains near Florence, Lucca and Siena, you can schuss down a volcano or a run designed by an Italian Olympic gold medalist, visit beautiful mountain villages and sample little-known Tuscan dishes.

Venice’s best kept secret might just be its outer islands located in the lagoon. We discover one such find that combines luxury with thoughtful eco-sustainability in a spectacularly beautiful place.

Alchermes, a spicy-sweet liqueur with a lovely floral aroma and distinctive bright red color, was created in Tuscany and has been popular throughout Italy since the Renaissance. Enjoy these three recipes incorporating this ancient liquor.

This week we interviewed American-born Katherine Wilson about her wonderfully witty memoir on her years living in Naples, this you don’t want to miss.

You can’t leave Rome without visiting one of its most incredible art galleries, Galleria Borghese, and in this latest dual-language article we explain why you should visit.

It’s easy to forget that there’s a whole lot to see beyond Florence, but we're here to share some of our favorite day trips from the capital of the Renaissance with you. Today, let's head to Scarperia.

Did you know there is another David in Florence? Yes, while Michelangelo's version in the Accademia Gallery might get the most fanfare; there exists another David, a bronze statue by Donatello, worth admiring at the Bargello Museum

How do you know if you're buying something authentic, made locally and in a traditional way in the Renaissance city of Florence? Laura Morelli leads you beyond the souvenir shops for an immersive cultural experience that you won't find in any other guidebook.

Visiting Florence this winter? Here are three exhibitions that will both wow you and keep you warm.

A comforting dish with plenty of historical roots in Tuscany, "Peposo alla Fornacina" (Florentine beef and pepper stew) is the perfect dinner dish for a cold winter's day.

Where to stay in Puglia: Luxury residence B&B Bellavista Suite lies suspended between sea and sky in the delightful old town of Monopoli, a first-class choice for an unforgettable and romantic holiday.

Buy a house in Abruzzo for under €30,000: spacious house with garage for sale in the town of Celenza sul Trigno in Italy’s Abruzzo Region.

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