Buongiorno Italy readers! 

Apart from its natural beauty and uncrowded medieval villages, the region of Abruzzo has an impressive list of cultural heritage sites that attract curious minds and art lovers. 

Dawn Cavanagh–Hobbs is an interior designer and co-founder of fractional ownership company Appassionata and is in love with interior design. We asked her to share some of her Italian home décor trends, and how to get the look in your own home.

As part of our series “back to your Italian roots” our readers Chris and Alana Loreto share their experience of visiting their ancestral village in Italy.

You don’t want to miss the chance to watch one delightful Italian (with English subtitles) film Citizens of the World on-demand. It has been described by Timeout as a “likeable, light-as-a-feather Italian comedy will top up your reserves of bonhomie. This sweet, meandering wisp of an Italian film salutes the well-meaning dreamers and schemers among us – those who conjure up big plans while eyeing up just one more drink at the bar.” The film is available for $12.50 via our partners The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society’s virtual Film Center.  

Legumes form the base for this Abruzzese country-style soup, a humble but delicious dish that uses not only chickpeas, but also their cooking liquid, leaving nothing to waste.

This finial is in the style of Pugliese pumi and it was handcrafted and hand-painted in Montelupo Fiorentino, Tuscany by renowned artisans ND Dolfi. It would add a lovely splash of color to any home.

Located near the strait that separates Sicily from the Italian peninsula, on a natural terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina has been a popular tourist destination since the 19th century. We explore more about one of our favorite places in Sicily in our latest dual-language article.

The burial place of Emperor Octavian Augustus, the first Roman emperor whose mausoleum is a symbol of the architectural magnificence of ancient Rome, has reopened to the public after a 14-year closure.  

Our property of the week is located in Melpignano, also known as “Borgo della Taranta” (the village of the Taranta), in Puglia. This property has a common entrance through the central patio and is developed over two floors with 5 apartments. 

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