Buongiorno Italy readers!

If you enjoy exploring Italy on your own, it’s a good idea to learn a few basic questions to help you if you get lost, or to assist you in getting to where you want to go. For our dual-language story this week (with audio) we look at one of the most stunning palaces of Italian Renaissance architecture, Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara.

What you need to know before your trip: a summer ordinance forbids people from frolicking by Rome’s monumental fountains so make sure to be on your best behavior. 

Where to stay: Here are our picks for some great places to stay in Emilia-Romagna, our featured region of the month.

Save the Date for a special exhibition on Sicilian carts which opens June 30 at the Italian American Museum in Los Angeles.

Neapolitan—is it a language or a dialect?  Who speaks it and where? Also, when should one speak Italian and when should one speak in dialect? We uncover the mysteries around this famous dialect.

Peaches are in season in Italy which is why we suggest trying this delicious dessert of peaches in white wine and ice cream. A popular unleavened flatbread, hailing from Pascoli's home region of Romagna – save our recipe for Piadina Romagnola.

Combining design and sustainability in this unique coffee and snack tray made by an artisan from Puglia. For the dapper gentleman in your life. This 100% cotton bow-tie features a unique wooden knot. Made 100% in Italy. The perfect gift for those who appreciate the iconic Italian brand Vespa.

Casa Federica is a free-standing house for sale with a garden and a spectacular covered roof terrace, situated at the foot of the hill leading down from Arpino to the charming small hamlet of Carnello.

Where to stay in Bologna: This enchanting hotel is located in medieval building placed in the shadow of Basilica di San Petronio. The perfect walking distance from all of the city's museums, theatres and shopping districts.

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