When we were at the Dolce Vita exhibition in London last April a number of readers who visited the stand asked if we could do more on Italy’s islands, particularly Sardinia and Sicily. As you know, we like to oblige wherever possible and have given island-lovers a double helping in this issue. Fiona Cameron’s article on Northern Sardinia looks at the island’s wonderful historic sights and amazing coastal resorts including the famous Costa Smeralda and Porto Cervo – glamorous international haunt of movie stars and supermodels.
Meanwhile, on quite a different note, award-winning Italian photographer Fabrizio Fiorenzano reports on a Sicilian festival in Militello where thousands of fireworks illuminate the September sky as the inhabitants celebrate the feast of the Madonna delle Stelle. I think this mix of sacred and profane sums up what so many of us find irresistible about Italy.'(...)"
Fiona Tankard - Italy Magazine Editor
Read on for the contents of the September Issue or click here to order the issue online
sense of place
Rome's romantic Trevi fountain has been transformed in this issue's photo spread
time-travel Sardinian style
Fiona Cameron discovers the magic of this breathtaking island from quiet sandy beaches to colourful and lively festivals
the romance of Lecco
The stunning location of I Promessi Sposi, one of Italy's most famous novels, enchants Stefano Rossini at last
letters
what's on
Our guide to the most interesting events in Italy in late summer
Italian insight and news
- from our two regular Italian correspondents
the naked truth
A unique festival described by Fabrizio Fiorenzano
dual language
Felix Petrelli examines a little-known myth about another sword in the stone
plumbing the depths
Keith Hall looks at the enigma which is Italian plumbing
book reviews
institutions - flag throwers
A band of flag-throwers in a thrilling site for Christine Webb
wine, wine, everywhere
The wines of Lake Garda and Verona explored by Marc Millon
capital food!
A tour of Rome's markets with cordon bleu cook Marina Sassu was an offer Germaine Stafford could not refuse
the formula for success
Maria Green traces the rise to fame of Jarno Trulli
what's available in... the Montefeltro
Charles L. Joseph looks at this desirable part of Le Marche
Maurizio Fabbio: cocktail expert
At Venice's Caffe Florian, Gillian Price meets the master barman
Villa Aldobrandini
A lovely garden in the Frascati hills described by Sue Robinson
that house that Daniela built
A beautiful restored house near the Lake Corbara captures Adam Butler's imagination
baubles, bangles and beads
Angela Caputi's unusual and glamorous jewellery impresses Cassandra Brown
house buying: the rogito
Charles L. Joseph and Carlo Luchetti explain the final stage of the house-buying process
business
Our regular feature by Emma Bird looks at fruit picking
and finally
day tripper
Immerse yourself in the beauties of Modena by followingAngela Benman directions
one's company
Lucia Cockcroft reveals the pleasures and pitfalls of travelling solo in Italy
