Buongiorno Italy readers!

Kicking off the month of October with this roundup of the best events and festivals this month around the boot, this you don’t want to miss.

Our non-cooking writer Silvia learns to make fresh pasta at the home of a local cook in Bologna - and learns that she loves it.

This month we are featuring the region of Lombardy, and our latest dual-language is on Limone sul Garda, a place famous today for its lemon groves, its exquisite olive oil, and for the longevity of its inhabitants. 

Here is a fun foodie guide channeling the delicious side to this region of the north.

When it comes to looking for the right place to stay in Rome, why not consider an elegant apartment close to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Speaking of the Eternal City, we have some exciting news concerning the opening of the top two levels, formerly closed to the public, of the colosseum.

Learning Italian? Take our beginner's Italian lesson testing you on dialogue inside a coffee bar.

For the love of Cotoletta alla Milanese: Try our recipe for a classic veal chop, Milano style! A classic recipe from Lombardy and Emilia Romagna which is one of our favorite North-Italian recipes, pumpkin ravioli or tortelli.

Learn Italian one word at a time! In this fun e-book, a project by the Italy Magazine staff, you'll find a roundup of 54 Italian words, one for each week of the year - plus 2, in order to give you a fun, easy window into speaking Italiano.

Shop true #MadeinItaly bespoke jewelry and support local artisans. Here's what we carry in our online shop.

Dream home for sale in lovely Liguria! This country home in Cairo Montenotte offers lovely panoramic views over the surrounding valley.

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