Buongiorno Italy readers!

If you are a fan of wine and truffles, we suggest heading to southern Umbria where a charming hill top town makes the perfect base for exploring the “tasty” surroundings.  

The latest in our dual-language series, we look at charming Orvieto. The city set on a cliff is matched by a city carved in the tuff, unknown for a long time.

The Pantheon, one of Rome’s most visited monuments, may no longer be free to enter.

Elsewhere in the eternal city, Leonardo da Vinci’s precious Codex on the Flight of Birds is on display in Rome for the first time in its history.

Curious on just how many pasta shapes are out there? We have officially uncovered the mystery. 

Shop Italy! Fans of faux leather will appreciate this classy reversible tote handbag in black and white, perfect for your next Italy vacation. For a timeless accessory, this Murano glass necklace in brown and gold is suitable for any season.

A comforting bread soup with ancient traditions. Warm up with a big bowl of pancotto!

These hearty Roman gnocchi are made with semolina and are surprisingly easy to make at home, save this recipe.

An affordable mountain chalet for sale only 5 kilometers from the nearest ski run, check out this adorable property in Basilicata.

Looking to travel to Italy with friends and what to stay all together? We have the ideal villa for rent in Todi for big groups (up to 21 people) complete with a pool and large garden.

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