Buongiorno Italy readers! 

From limoncello to ceramics and leather sandals: this week we have a guide on bringing home authentic, locally-made souvenirs from one of Italy's most majestic coastlines, the majestic Amalfi Coast. 

One of Rome’s great unsung museums, Palazzo Massimo alle Terme contains an impressive collection of ancient Rome’s art– and makes for a refreshing break from the crowds that cram into the Eternal City’s more famous sites.

You might think it is impossible to buy a property in Tuscany due to high prices, but really it’s just about knowing where to look. We asked a property expert to share her best tips. 

For our Italian ancestry travel series, we share the story of Deborah Caponera, who found another home and family in Fumone.

Just in time for July: with 300 km of coastline, Liguria is the ideal summer destination and here are seven of the region's most beautiful beaches. 

Frico is a typical dish from from the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Frico croccante or “crunchy Frico” is made with only cheese—most often Montasio—and is fried in hot oil. Try our version with potato & cheese (and let us know how it comes out).

This lovely leather bottle holder with a thermal capacity holder doubles as a fashion statement, alternatively it can also be used as a handbag or umbrella holder.

Seeking to escape the crowds in Tuscany? Summer in Italy is for exploring underrated destinations where the local fishermen still sell the day’s catch from the shores of crystal clear beaches, we ask a local to share her best tips. 

Big news for Italy! Osteria Francescana in Modena was crowned the world’s best restaurant for 2018 at ‘The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ event.

In our language lesson of the day, let's tackle the verb "avere" [to have], which is used in many expressions in Italian, where English uses the verb to be. Here's when to use it. 

For an easy Italian language tip, let’s explore the very useful word: "cosi."

For an eco-friendly property in beautiful Umbria, these modern new homes-for-sale also come with a pool. 

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