Buongiorno Italy readers! 

We asked Rome-based writer Alexandra Bruzzese to share her favorite spots for gelato in the Eternal City and here’s the scoop of seven of the best gelaterie in Italy’s capital city. 

At the southern edge of the Venetian lagoon, Chioggia makes for a pleasant day trip from Venice, which is about 50 km by road, half the distance by water.

Bruschetta is likely one of Italy’s most well-known appetizers and here is a fresh version with whipped feta, tomato, basil & lemon zest. 

Rimini is mostly associated with its coastline and nightlife; few would think of it as once the center of Renaissance Humanism. 

We continue our Giro-inspired tour of Italy from last week by visiting five more towns touched by the legendary cycling race. 

Get this guidebook describing 32 day walks on Italy's beautiful Amalfi Coast, the areas covered include Amalfi, Sorrento, Positano and the idyllic islands of Capri and Ischia.

This weekend’s featured recipe is a classic spring pasta dish from Emilia Romagna, tagliatelle con asparagi e piselli or “tagliatelle with asparagus and peas.”

Moving your permanent place of residence to another country can be an exciting adventure - or a bureaucratic nightmare, we share these top tips from relocation experts. 

One of the oldest churches in Rome, the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere was recently in the news as its restored façade has been unveiled after 18 months of demanding restoration work that cost €400,000. 

Need something new for your home? Check out this beautiful leaf-shaped glass centerpiece made by an artisan based in Trentino Alto Adige.

Traveling to Italy soon? Download our free (android only for now) app that we have created for you to easily learn frequently-used Italian words for your next trip. Let us know what you think! 

Start a new life in beautiful Lazio! This luxury villa for sale is set in a magnificent garden, with a small bungalow and a swimming pool containing a hydro-massage, just a few minutes from the center of Viterbo. 

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