Buongiorno Italy readers!

A hot month for cool festivals. Our roundup of the best events in and around Italy this July, from Umbria jazz to Palermo's Feast of Saint Rosalia.

In Sicily, Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina features the ‘finest mosaics in situ anywhere in the Roman world,’ says Unesco, which has inscribed it into its World Heritage List. Check out the audio version, also in Italian.

As part of our series ‘Back to Your Italian Roots’, we share the story of Sylvia Raimondi Kerber, who has traveled to Italy every year since 2006 in search of her Italian relatives, fulfilling the same dream her father had, but wasn’t unfortunately able to turn into reality before he died: going home.

Check out the latest in our day-tripper itineraries: this week we are discovering #Ortygia, Siracusa’s ancient heart on Sicily’s south-eastern coast.

These stunning Sicilian palazzi highlight the island’s lavish architectural styles and rich decorative arts.

How to make absolutely delicious (and crispy) pizza at home: our recipe uses ancient grains and veggie toppings.

This weekend, try your hand at this delicious recipe for a rustic chocolate cake from Modica (known for its unique chocolate) from our own Italy Magazine team member and Sicilian native, Daniela.

Pastry-making in Sicily is a bit like the island itself: fresh, sweet and beautiful, a Baroque opulence always sure to make an impression. Save our foodie guide to the best desserts.

Think learning how speak Italian means breaking the bank? Check out our dual-language articles and lessons for free and enjoy our word of the week eBook for just 3.99$

Summer in Italy: This handy canvas tote bag features graphics inspired by Italian themes, a perfect gift for the Italophile in your life. This unique table in our shop is completely handmade by an Italian artisan and features wine bottles and “legs.” Love to walk? This guidebook offers 46 graded routes in Sicily, including the Madonie and Nebrodi mountains, the Egadi and Aeolian islands and Mount Etna.

This renovated two-bedroom apartment for sale near #Arpino, Italy offers an authentic Italian town experience in between Rome & Naples.

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