Buongiorno all! We hope you are well rested after any holiday festivities and are ready for our weekly roundup of the best from around the boot!  

The Circus Maximus, the largest stadium in ancient Rome, has reopened to the public after undergoing major restoration that took seven years to complete.

Let’s take a gastronomic trip around Lombardy to learn about some of the region's typical dishes. Or why not pick up one of these Italian cookbooks for a food-passionate friend by some of the most inspirational names around Italy! If culture is more of your thing, our top 10 list of museums and sites around Lombardy will satisfy any artistic appetite. For the romantic sort, we recommend our dual-language read about a prehistoric romance in the Valdaro!

Thanksgiving might have been yesterday, but our team wants to share why we are grateful to Italy all year long!

Skip the butter and add olive oil and chives to your next batch of mashed potatoes, save our recipe here. For pumpkin lovers, our weekly top pick is a tasty favorite from Northern Italy, Risotto alla Zucca.

Looking for a truly landmark piece of jewelry? We have this artisan-made 18k ring made using the ancient filigree technique.

Always dreamt about staying in a villa in Chianti’s wine region? We got just the place for you..   

For those looking to buy, head to Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia where this prestigious farmhouse comes with seven bedrooms!

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