Buongiorno Italy readers! 

Temperatures might be on the rise across Italy, but here are some cool suggestions for events and festivals this August from North to South including an artisan festival and street busker fair. 

Italy’s Culture Ministry has halted plans for the construction of a McDonald’s restaurant inside the archeological area of Rome’s Bath of Caracalla.

One of the most famous seaside resorts in Europe, Rimini is also the birthplace of famed Italian director Federico Fellini and film buffs will enjoy exploring the director’s birthplace with special stops celebrating his life and work.

If you’ve just ordered a delicious-looking and really very large coppa di gelato (ice cream cup) on a sunny summer afternoon in Italy, you may be tempted to say ‘che grande!’ – how big! But what if you wanted to mix it up and use a different word to describe the size of your gelato? 

The Benedictine monastery of San Nicolo l'Arena is the second largest in Europe, a Baroque jewel not to miss when visiting Catania.

A dinner party favorite that is easy to make ahead of time, sweeten your summer with our no-churn amaretto and fig gelato. 

We begin a new series this week where we explore the history and preparation behind Italy’s most famous pasta dishes starting with a poignant symbol of Sicilian cuisine: Pasta alla Norma.

We love this classic, iconic view of Ravello on the Amalfi coast in Southern Italy looking down into the blue sea below available in one exclusive print, signed personally by the artist.

The 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing - 20 July 1969 - was just celebrated, and here's the little-known story of an Italian American whose contribution to the Moon mission was crucial for its success.

Rural charm! Country home for sale in Sicily in Troina, first capital of the Kingdom of Sicily during Norman rule, our property of the week. This quiet and tranquil town lies in the province of Enna, rich in history, blessed by stunning natural scenery. 

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