Buongiorno Italy readers! 

We have partnered with our friends at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society and arranged for an exciting on-demand viewing of the delightful Italian film Citizens of the World (with English sub-titles) for $12.50 via The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society’s virtual Film Center, here’s where to watch the trailer and stream the film! 

The hotlist! Put a 'Spring' in your step with our roundup of the best (virtual) events around Italy for the month of March. From cocktail mixology to the Sanremo Music Festival to celebrating International Women's Day Italian-style, this is an ideal way to stay connected. 

Moving during a pandemic. As part of our popular “share your Italian story” series we speak with Victoria De Maio, who decided to immerse herself completely in the life of the Bel Paese in spite of the difficult times.

Italy's magic has been shifting over the last five years. While the Tuscan charm still attracts large volumes of tourists, slowly and steadily, the welcoming southern Italian hospitality is drawing more and more visitors to its region. Lecce (affectionately dubbed 'Florence of the South') now ranks higher in visitor numbers than Siena in Tuscany. Find out why here. 

A new walking itinerary has been inaugurated on Lake Garda: the Cammino del Bardolino (Bardolino Way), 100 kilometers to be covered on foot or by bike exploring the backcountry

“You can’t trust books if you really want to understand these temples… you have to come here, walk among the ruins, and then everything will spring back to life…” Thus wrote Goethe while visiting Paestum, home to one of Italy’s most incredible archaeological sites and the latest feature in our dual-language series. 

Enjoy 4 recipe eBooks from our popular "Buon Appetito" series piled high with tasty appetizers, mouth-watering first and second courses, and trust me, we never forget dessert. Now you can get all four versions as a bundle and save 40%.

Italian accents can be confusing for non-native speakers but in this lesson you’ll learn more about the grave and acute accents and how to use them correctly.

The 2021 Golden Globes’ winning song is “Io Sì (Seen)” from the Sophia Loren-starring Netflix film The Life Ahead. Performed by Laura Pausini, it was written by Diane Warren, Pausini herself, and Niccolò Agliardi.

Our property of the week is this splendid penthouse in Colonno that offers truly spectacular views. This charming property would be ideal as a second home on Lake Como or for a family who wants to enjoy its qualities all year round. 

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