Buongiorno Italy readers! 

As an antidote to the hurly burly of everyday life, Italian events are unbeatable, and July's batch of happenings are no exception, offering something for everyone, from jazz music to unicorns. 

Own something you’ll cherish forever: new in our online shop is this unique frescoed wall mirror, completely painted by hand by a master of art based in Lombardy. 

In Rimini, we explore the footsteps of iconic film director Federico Fellini, 25 years after his death. 

This week practice your Italian vocabulary as related to animals, we also included a few popular sayings. 

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo are three of the most famous peaks of the Dolomites, considered among the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world of mountaineering - and rightly so.

This summer, and until December, it will be possible to see three of the Este properties as they once were, with their decorations, stories and painted drawings, thanks to the project ‘Sogno o son deste’ in Emilia-Romagna. 

In her new book Bella Figura, author Kamin Mohammadi learns the key to living with an Italian accent.

Italy Magazine editors share their favorite books by Italian authors for your 2018 summer reading list, this you don’t want to miss! 

One of the most classic summer dishes in Italy is the insalata di caprese or caprese salad made with sun kissed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, a swirl of extra virgin olive oil, a handful of basil leaves, a few sprinkles of sea salt and black pepper.

The mysterious allure of the ancient floating city of Venice is captured in this book of evocative photography and beguiling words of a diverse group of contemporary Venetophiles.

Save money and live in Piedmont: Located on a fantastic south-facing corner plot within a short drive from the next village lies this classic Piedmontese three-bedroom country house in need of a little TLC

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