Buongiorno Italy readers! 

Let’s explore what you might have missed from us this week. 

Did you know that Rome is dotted with fountains – hundreds of them? From monumental to small, the city’s architectural landscape is very much characterized by the presence of ‘fontane,’ which for the past 2,000 years have decorated the squares and provided drinking water.

The summer season is the common background to our list of movies set in Italy.

Learn about the most famous Italian writers and Italian poets, save our list of 10 famous writers from Italy and their most famous works to add to your must-read list

Our writer Silvia travels to the tiny village of Arabba, the ideal starting point for beautiful hiking excursionsin the Dolomites.

The verb ‘fare’ literally translates as ‘to do’ or ‘to make’, but depending on the context it can also mean ‘to have’, ‘to take’, ‘to go’, ‘to be’, ‘to let’. It is one of the most commonly used verbs in Italian.

Even if you don’t know anyone who’s ever been to Elba, and you’re unsure exactly where it is on a map, you’re sure to know its most famous resident.

The multi-ethnic past of Palermo is visible in the Cathedral, one of the most important historic buildings and a Unesco World Heritage site, erected in 1184 by the Archbishop Gualtiero Offamilio, in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

In August, when tomatoes are at their peak ripeness, you’ll find families and relatives gather together to prepare, cook and bottle enough passata di pomodoroto last the coming year. Here's our recipe to share in this time-honored tradition.

Looking for a five-minute recipe that is sure to be a hit at any dinner party? These stuffed figs with balsamic vinegar are our top pick for palate-pleasing appetizers. 

Help support local artisans based in Italy. These 'Crazy' ceramic cups embrace their irregularity and difference and are 100% handmade by an artisan from Lombardy. 

For sale in Sicily, a beautiful villa on Partinico a few km from Alcamo and its wonderful coastline. 

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