Buongiorno Italy readers!

Did you know that there is a new system for buying an Italian home called “Rent-to-Buy?” With this straightforward option, you might be able to purchase your dream home in Italy through a new, innovative system, read on.   

Venice is notorious for overpriced restaurants, bland tourist menus and poor customer service. Here are a few of our tips and addresses for eating well in Venice without spending a fortune.

So how much should the real tagliatella from Bologna measure? In our latest dual-language we’ll share the official measurement. In our intermediate Italian lesson, we give you a few simple and useful rules when trying to remember gender of words in Italian, essentially if a word is masculine or feminine.

Did you know that Pisa is not the only Italian city with a leaning tower? Delve into Bologna's medieval past with this walk around its well preserved historical center.

if art, architecture and history are your thing, write down the names of the buildings in this slideshow to plan your own ‘Grand Tour’ of Emilia-Romagna’s architectural wonders

June is a highly anticipated season for Italians. Not only does it mark good weather and the start of weekend getaways to the seaside, it is also the peak of cherry season, here’s the tart recipe you need to try.

A timeless scarf for any occasion. 100% silk, made in Italy with a classic leaf motif, inspired by the trees at Villa Bellagio. "La forma del legno" (the shape of the wood) is an artisan firm specialized in wood and plywood toy design, we carry a few of their most popular items in our shop. The mysterious allure of the ancient floating city of Venice is captured in this book by contemporary Venetophiles.

"Erbazzone" is a traditional savory pie that is popular in the province of Reggio Emilia as a snack or as a tasty appetizer.

A dream stay in Le Marche. Borgo Belvedere is in a magnificent and secluded ancient hamlet, nestled on top of a green hill about 2 miles from the city of Camerino.

For sale: This lovely one-bedroom apartment by the sea in Liguria (Imperia), perfect for a second holiday home and also surprisingly affordable.

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