Ciao a tutti,

    February is winding down and excitement is in the air as Italy has fully kicked off its annual carnival festivities. Between handfuls of confetti, ornate costumes, and delicious sweet treats there is plenty to look forward to for anyone visiting Italy. Keep a look out for our members-only newsletter out next week and if you're feeling like working on your Italian this next month, remember to browse our dual-language archive here or download this e-book bundle!

Speaking of, here’s what you might have missed from us this past week

With Spring coming into view, March brings a choice of Italian events and festivals that cater to everyone. The Butterfly House opens mid-month in Rome while the Eurochocolate fair in Perugia kicks off on the 26th— see what else is happening here.

For the first time in two years, the Venice Carnival returns to an in-person event, after it was canceled in 2020 and entirely virtual in 2021. Enjoy our short guide to this year’s entertainment.

The Viareggio Carnival has just kicked off and is possibly the most famous in Italy after the Venice Carnival. This major month-long event attracts a national and international crowd with street parties day and night, parades of floats, masquerade balls, and festivities of all kinds. Let’s look at its history and how the floats are made.

Meet the people regenerating Italy's small villages and learn how they aim to help you better connect with local residents and life in Italy in a more sustainable, long-term way.

To agree or not to agree, that is the topic of our latest language article focused on useful Italian phrases which will help you express opinions and participate better in discussions.

If you are serious about someday moving to or owning a vacation home in Italy, then make 2022 the year! This Move to Italy workshop experience guarantees that you connect with the trusted professionals who will guide you every step of the way.

Through painting, sculpture, and smaller objects, we experience the ancient Etruscans as vibrant, fun-loving people—and above all, deeply connected to one another. 

The historic cafés of Italy aren’t just places for drinking coffee; having retained the atmosphere and traditions of times gone by, they represent the memory and identity of those times and, therefore, of a part of Italian history. Here are five of our favorites.

Agnolotti, little bundles of fresh pasta that are filled with anything from a mix of meats to vegetables, are an iconic dish of the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Get our recipe here.

The monumental complex of the Pilotta palace in Parma comprises the National Gallery of Parma, the Farnese Theater, the National Archaeological Museum and the Palatine Library. Learn more in our latest dual-language article and follow along with our handy audio component.

The perfect turnkey vacation apartment for sale in Italy's Lake Como district. This beautiful two-bedroom apartment comes fully furnished and offers a terrace with stunning lake views and is part of an elegant residence just a two-minute walk from the lake.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

      - Your editor Georgette and the Italy Magazine team