Buongiorno Italy readers!

Having reached retirement, you're considering a property somewhere in Italy. So, why not consider Abruzzo and Molise?

Abruzzo’s traditional cuisine matches its diverse topography, featuring local dishes with roots deep in the shepherding Apennine cultures. If you are planning a trip to this region (and you should!), here are few of local delicacies to seek out.

You don’t want to miss our top picks for the loveliest gardens where to experience spring at its best.

It took six years to complete, but the result was worth the wait: the painstaking restoration of Leonardo’s unfinished Adoration of the Magi by Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence has given new life to this early masterpiece of the Renaissance genius.

If you’re looking for the ideal Italian destination for your active vacation, look no further than the magnificent Dolomites.

The mysterious allure of the ancient floating city of Venice is captured in this book of evocative photography and beguiling words of a diverse group of contemporary Venetophiles. New in our shop? A beautiful silver ring shaped like a sea urchin shell, made by an artisan from the region of Friuli.

A tasty recipe with fried mozzarella di bufala that will blow your mind, hailing from typical Neapolitan street food. Next up, we dive into the rugged mountains of Abruzzo for a lamb and pepper ragu recipe that delights every time!

If you love learning about the ancient artisanal traditions of Italy, head to Scapoli, where 'zampogne' are still made by hand by the local artisans, the latest in our dual-language series. If you are starting out with Italian this set of articles will introduce some of the basic key concepts.

The best luxury boutique in Florence overlooks the biggest private garden in Europe, now this you need to bookmark.  

Located on the Tuscany/Umbria border in the district of Castiglione del Lago, this lovely property for sale lies between Lake Chiusi and Lake Trasimeno.

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