.We are nearing olive harvesting season which is an exciting time, centuries of traditions ensure that we all must have tasty, new oil. We compiled a fun list of resorts that do exactly that, where you can visit, participate and stay for dinner. Next stop is Arrone, a charming medieval town in Umbria that not many know about (yet).

In Florence, the Opera del Duomo museum will be opening up next week to the public and offers a fantastic glimpse of the city’s connection with its most famous monument. For those heading to Tuscany, we invite you to check out our list of the top 10 foods you must try while there. Next, head down to Rome where our writer Silvia takes you through centuries of Roman public life, all via a walk through the forum.

Our Italian-language tips of the week offer phrases you should know before visiting Italy and these tips for purchasing makeup in Italiano.

Our recipes of the week continue our tasty journey through fall with a yummy suggestion of roast beef made with Langhe hazelnuts and a delicious savory pie from the Reggio Emilia region by our new food writer Cindy.

Start your Christmas shopping early and browse the unique Italy-themed items in our shop. One of our top picks is an extensive recipe book by popular writer Giada De Laurentiis, and an invitation into Italian expression with a package book deal by Linda Falcone, whose stories are as humorous as they are useful.

Featured properties for sale this week in Italy include a villa with a sea view in Abruzzo,  budget-friendly beautiful 2-bedroom villa in Salento, Apulia.

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Buon weekend from the ITALY Magazine team!