Buongiorno Italy readers! 

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As summer approaches, we begin a series dedicated to the most beautiful beaches in Italy, where we select seven of the best for each region starting with Sardinia. 

This week we continue our exploration of Italy’s wine villages this time moving to the center and south of Italy, this you don’t want to miss. 

An Italian language lesson for your Friday: we’ve looked at regular verbs in – are and –ere so now we need to look at regular verbs with an infinitive in – ire. 

What's in season in Italy. This simple yet tasty recipe for fave bean (broad beans) bruschetta is a hit with the Italy Magazine staff and here's how to make it at home.

Similar to a crème caramel, Bonet is a traditional Piedmontese chocolate and biscuit flan that will blow away your dinner guests. 

From the best guidebooks for hiking around Italy to Italian idioms and how to make the best authentic Neapolitan pizza and the magic of Michelangelo's David, explore our wide range of books in our online shop. 

Never forget: The worst massacre of civilians by Nazi troops during the war took place in the Historic Regional Park of Monte Sole in Emilia-Romagna.

In Italy right now, there’s much in season in primavera, which comes from the Latin “primus” meaning first, and “ver” meaning spring: vegetables including artichokes, asparagus and peas as well as fruit like lemons and berries---all ingredients that pair wonderfully with pasta. Yes, even fruit!

Umbria's most extraordinary archeological discovery is now a museum complex and an architectural jewel.

A dream villa for sale in Umbria. The property is located in a splendid hilly position, halfway between Montefalco and Bevagna, just 15 minute away from the historical town of Foligno. Assisi and Spoleto are about 25km away. 

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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.