Ciao a tutti, 

Hard to imagine that in just a few short months it will be a new year but this time of year is always very exciting with tons of festive events, friendly gatherings and delicious comfort food. It’s not quite time to completely stress over the holidays but that won’t last long so we say bask in the time of cool weather and roasted chestnuts. Thanks to you, our premium members, we have plenty of great content to dive into this week so let’s see what you might have missed.  

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It’s hard to believe that in just a few short months it will again be a new year. For those of you who read our content regularly, you’ll be happy to note that we have all sorts of interesting content planned for you. By becoming a premium subscriber, you can have access to all of the exciting articles we have planned: think curated travel guides, interviews with local tastemakers, delicious recipes, and a 100+ page digital magazine dedicated to doing a deep dive of various Italian regions. 

To kick off our premium content this week we have a piece inspired by our popular Italy by Train series, here is one local’s perspective on what to do, where to go, and what to eat, if you have an hour to space in Milan’s central train station. 

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Euganean Hills recognized as a Regional Park, our writer goes on a celebratory walk with author and activist Antonio Mazzetti who has spent a lifetime researching the landscape and has written a book ‘I Nomi Della Terra’. 

Slow Food presidia protect traditional products at risk of extinction, ensuring that traditional processing methods are handed down from one generation to the next. Our dual-language article of the week focuses on one of these products: Fiore sardo: Sardinia’s signature cheese! 

If you're looking for pure vegetable and legume goodness, then this squash and cannellini bean soup is a comfort food home run! 

What Else You Don’t Want to Miss

The annual ranking that determines the Italian cities with the best quality of life has just been published and reveals some unexpected results this year.

Here’s another place you may want to add to your list of worthy Christmas destinations in Italy: Castiglione del Lago in Umbria, on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, about 50 km from the regional capital of Umbria. 

Colorful and modern, this contemporary vase was masterfully handcrafted by ND Dolfi of Montelupo Fiorentino, and would add a stylish addition to any home. 

At the foot of the Alps, not far from lakes Garda and Iseo, the vibrant city of Brescia is the perfect destination for a city break away from the main tourist routes, offering art, history, and culture, aperitivo under the porticoes and shopping in its elegant boutiques.

In this article, we’re going to find out in what cases you should use the preposition “a” in Italian, and how to say “to the” and “at the”. Make sure to take the helpful quiz at the end to test your knowledge! 

Beautiful country house for sale with stunning panoramic views in the Marche region, in the hills of Recanati. The property, built in 1800, was restored in 1980 and consists of a 350-square meter farmhouse with turret and typical external staircase spread over 3 floors and a large garden. 

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