Italia! is the award winning magazine for everyone who has a passion for Italy. Each month, you¹ll find a wide variety of beautifully photographed and intelligently written articles to inspire and inform you. Covering every aspect of Italian life, from travel, holidays and property to food, wine and culture, we bring Italy closer to English-speaking readers across the world.

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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

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This MONTH • News, events, the latest book releases, your travel photos – we bring you the best of Italy in our latest issue round-up

5 reasons to Visit Trentino

THIS MONTH News & Views

Going up, going down…

Italia! recommends • Explore a much-loved Italian brand, a new hotel in Puglia and an Italian supper club in London

THIS MONTH Readers’ Photos

My favourite place in Italy The Bay of Naples

THIS MONTH In Print

THIS MONTH Top 5 Events

THIS MONTH Top Picks • If you’re in need of festive shopping inspiration take a look at our pick of Italian gifts and ideas!

THIS MONTH Top Books • From food and wine to fine art and classic fiction, you’ll be inspired by these great reads

The Arena Star • A fantasy of Christmas in Verona

VIEWPOINT • Meet the bagpipe-playing shepherds of southern Italian festive folklore

The perfect Christmas gift • FREE 3 GOLD MEDAL, 12 YEAR OLD BALSAMIC VINEGAR FROM VORREI When you subscribe to Italia!

EXPLORE… Venice revisited • Venetian Sara Scarpa takes a look at the city’s cultural re-emergence after the long Covid-19 lockdown and considers what the future holds…

An Alpine Carnival • Add this to your Wishlist list for 2021. We follow Marina Spironetti in her discovery of one of Italy’s most beautiful and lesser-known winter carnivals in the Alpine town of Bagolino…

GAZZETTA ITALIA! • In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull explains how Italy’s arts and culture industry has had to adapt in the face of Covid-19.

Standing at the crossroads • Amy McPherson steps into Gorizia’s multilayered culture to discover a charming fusion city…

ROD DUDLEY OurLocal Hero • Internationally renowned sculptor Rod Dudley is Australian, but the heart of his art is in Besozzo on Lake Maggiore. Lifelong friend Rosalind Milani Gallieni pays him a visit…

VISIT VIGEVANO • Ten reasons to look forward to returning to Italy

AHEAD OF HER TIME • The most celebrated and accomplished female painter of the 17th century, Artemisia Gentileschi (1693-1653) is arguably one of Italy’s most outstanding artists

Taste ITALIA! • Seasonal and regional Italian recipes to cook at home, plus wines and tempting treats to try

The Tuscan Christmas • Mario Matassa looks to classic Tuscan cuisine for inspiration in creating a special menu to make your Christmas dinner one to remember for years to come

SEASONAL TREATS • We are all tempted by sweet and savoury treats at Christmas and New Year. Here are seven of our favourites.

TASTES OF Winter • Create a cosy Italian supper with these deliciously authentic recipes by Christine Smallwood

Celebration Bakes • Bring a little Italian style to your holiday season baking with these traditional recipes…

Perfect your Panettone • Learn how to create the perfect version of this classic Italian festive sweet bread by following this simple step-by-step guide.

Milk Pan Del Molise • This dessert comes from southern Italy, from the region of Molise. Milk Pan Del Molise is typically baked in a dome shaped pan, but a bundt pan works too.

Chocolate Chip Biscotti • These crunchy Italian biscuits keep well for ages, so make the perfect Christmas...