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They are scattered everywhere around the area, even in the most remote places - and that’s often what makes them even more charming: the churches and chapels, in many cases tiny, whose pointed bell towers or onion domes suddenly appear on a trail or a pasture or on a hill, here are five of our favorites, based in the Dolomites.
We love this artisan’s design from Lazio: This big ball lamp is partially decorated with painted craquelè in an Islamic style with shades of sky blue, turquoise and blue, other parts are left in terra-cotta.
Empress Elizabeth of Austria – Sissi – loved the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano so much they are now often referred to as ‘Sissi’s Gardens,’ read more about this magical place in our latest dual-language feature.
This is the time of the year in Italy when the usual Christmas cake skirmish begins: are we having Panettone or Pandora? What do you prefer, and why?
You might want to visit the Trentino Alto Adige for skiing, hiking, or touring its many charming mountain villages, but the regions are major sweet havens with countless irresistible dolci. Here’s an A (Apple Strudel) -to-Z (Zelten) guide to their Alpine treats.
From less crowds to cheaper accommodations, let's just all agree that Italy in winter (January and February especially) is a good idea.
Cantucci are typical Tuscan almond cookies that are twice-baked, dry and crunchy. For an extra Christmassy touch, try this variant with dried cranberries, pistachios orange zest and dark chocolate.
A box of pasta can cost anywhere from $1 to $7 or more per pound. Since pasta is just flour plus water, what, if anything, makes expensive pasta worth the higher prices? We have food expert Francine Segan answer the question.
For sale in Piedmont: Imposing old courtyard farmhouse from the 16th century. The portion for sale is about 500 square meters (main house) to be completely restored. Period materials still present (terracotta floors, coffered ceilings etc.)
