Buongiorno Italy readers! 

For traditional Venetian artisans, the tourism economy is a double-edged sword. More than ever before cheap souvenirs flood Venice, imported from overseas and passed off as authentic. We share how to find authentic Venetian marbled paper.

For lover of Bernini. The Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria guards what is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of the Baroque artist most associated with Rome: the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.

The event no pizza lover wants to miss: Napoli’s Pizza Village boasts 30,000 square meters devoted to Italy’s most famous and successful food export. 

Usually located in picturesque spots in the countryside or by the sea, perched on a hill or near the mountains, many Italian villages don’t necessarily require a car to be reached. Here are ten of our favorites, from north to south.

Our "borgo of the month" is also dubbed the pearl of the Euganean Hills, and indeed Arquà Petrarca has fully preserved its medieval charm. It is no wonder that it is classified as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. 

Staying healthy without skimping on flavor. Save our recipe of the week: farro salad with beet pesto & basil ginger carrots. 

How many times have you heard that Italian is a very phonetic language and felt powerless when you actually struggled with spelling and pronunciation? We look at two specific words which have a similar, yet different sound: QUANDO and QUANTO. 

This creative home collection based from Italy began in the city of Latina (Lazio) in 2012 embraces the philosophy "celebrate the handmade" with a strong design element that features nature & animals. 

18th century fully-restored dream property for sale in Tuscany restored by renowned "Under the Tuscan Sun" Architect Fulvio Di Rosa. This property also comes with a large pool & panoramic views, only 4 kilometers from the idyllic hilltop town of Cortona. 

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