Ciao a tutti,
January is set to slowly fade away next week and February’s carnival charms are almost upon us. Don’t worry, more on that below, but if you want to get even closer with Italy Magazine, don’t shy from becoming a premium subscriber. This allows you access to ALL of our content (not just the free bits) like downloadable maps, wallpapers, exclusive features, recipes, MORE dual-language articles, eBooks and much more for as little as $9.99/month or $99 a year (this option saves you 30%). By becoming a member, you also help support our mission to bring Italy, through our digital portal, to everyone.
Here’s what you might have missed from us this past week
From Venice to Oristano, this is a special time of year, as the traditional carnival season kicks off! So, making a change from our usual pattern of rounding up general events, here are some carnival-themed festivities that are scheduled for this February.
Escape reality—both literally and figuratively—by visiting one of these six literary-inspired hotels in Italy. You'll have your nose buried in a book the entire time, but sightseeing is overrated anyway, right?
These are the days in which you want to wrap your hands around a bowl of pasta e fasoi, a unique Venetian-style pasta and bean soup, rich and nourishing, and our recipe of the week.
You might have heard that the current president of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, ends his term on February 3. We know it can be confusing to know how it all works going forward so here is a concise guide on Italian presidential elections.
The beauty of the Italian landscape is revealed not just in the most popular art cities, coastal getaways, and mountain peaks, but also in its gently rolling hills where life flows quietly, immersed in a dreamlike setting. Let’s discover five Italian hilly landscapes not to be missed, perfect for a road trip amid ancient villages and foodie finds.
Hidden Gems of Italy: This week’s dual-language article explores the Malatesta Library in Cesena (Emilia-Romagna). This splendid Renaissance library retains its original furnishings and an important collection of illuminated manuscripts thanks to the joint custody of the friars and the city.
To mark the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust on January 27, we take a stroll through Jewish Ferrara, a city with one of the longest existing Jewish communities in Italy.
Is your Italian pretty good but you are looking to fine-tune your grammar with some advanced phrases? Here is just the lesson for you!
This two-bedroom apartment for sale in Lake Como overlooks the Golfo di Venere and is 85m2 in size. It includes an open-plan living room featuring lovely views over the lake. The lucky owners can enjoy private boat mooring, a swimming pool, and parking —which is located on the shore of Lake Lenno.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.
