Buongiorno Italy readers!

It's the month of long weekends in il bel paese and we suggest saving our guide through the places to be, foods to eat and events to attend this Easter Sunday in Italy.

You’ve done Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, the Val d’Orcia, Chianti, and all the famous splendors of Tuscany. Or you simply like to take the road less traveled. Then read on for suggestions on exploring the wonderful region of Tuscany beyond the usual itineraries and destinations

Travel back in time when you visit one of Tuscany’s ancient castles. Here’s a round-up of some of our favorites, from medieval fortresses to restored fortified borghi transformed into charming agriturismi. 

2017 marks the 2000th anniversary of the death of the Roman poet Ovid, the author of Metamorphoses and Ars Amatoria. The anniversary makes for a great opportunity to visit his hometown of Sulmona, where Ovid-themed events are planned throughout the year and into the next.

Recipes for Spring, try our delicious variant to pesto alla genovese packed with peas, mint and basil that you can make in under 10 minutes!

A timeless and unique handcrafted item in our shop is this 18k gold ring representing “wealth and property.” Own a one-of-a-kind home decoration of a statue of a woman made by an artisan from #Sicily -- free shipping to selected countries.

The cupola of Santa Maria del Fiore is such an outstanding work of architecture that people are still puzzled today as to how Brunelleschi was able to achieve such a feat, we cover it in our weekly dual-language series. Our word of the week instead is of course, Pasqua!

Stay in your own masseria (typical country house) in the mysterious and beautiful region of Molise. This is a perfect option for bigger groups.

For sale: Situated in the countryside of #Siena is this beautiful two-bedroom residence completely restored with a large terrace, pool access and two parking spaces.

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