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Italia! recommends • Discover a new Milan bolthole, a chance to unwind in Puglia, plus an exciting bi-centenary to celebrate in Brescia
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VIEWPOINT • Highly-prized lentils are interplanted with flowers near the village of Castelluccio di Norcia in the Umbrian Apennines
Island Hopping Through History • Take a journey around the ancient islands of the Venetian Lagoon with Sara Scarpa
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TROPEA & BEYOND • Explore Tropea town, the Coast of the Gods and the surrounding countryside with Kate Wickers
Ducati at 100 • Mark Nicholls visits the headquarters of Ducati in Bologna as one of Italy’s most famous marques prepares to celebrate its centenary
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Far from the Madding Crowd • Get away from it all discover the true character of Italy when you visit these ten beautiful off-the-beaten-track destinations handpicked by travel expert Ben West
GAZZETTA ITALIA! • In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on the trend towards the ‘albergo diffuso’ as part of a more sustainable tourism
Under the Etruscan Sun • Along Tuscany’s Etruscan coast, you’ll find a community passionate about preserving its culinary traditions and cultural heritage, says Lisa Kjellsson
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MIMOSA BLOOMS • A mimosa tree in full springtime flower at the Piazzale Michelangelo in the Oltrarno district of Florence
San Marino small but mighty • Amy McPherson makes a visit to this intriguing and historic country, Italy’s closest neighbour and the world’s oldest surviving republic
Taste ITALIA! • You’ll enjoy seasonal recipes full of the joys of spring, our pick of wines from Abruzzo, chocolate to try and more!
Hidden Italy • From Alto Adige to Sicily, take a culinary journey around Italy to enjoy these delicious regional recipes from Gennaro Contaldo
CHOCOLATE TREATS • In this issue, we taste some fine Italian chocolate treats – perfect to stock up on, whether for Easter or beyond!
A Kitchen in Italy • Join Marie-France Thorisson in her Italian kitchen as she shares some of her favourite family recipes
Pasta Made Easy • Create these moreish midweek suppers bursting with springtime flavours
4 takes on ASPARAGUS • Now is the long-awaited season for asparagus! Mario Matassa brings you four recipes to help you make the most of this remarkable vegetable
Fruit & Fizz • Welcome in the spring with these sparkling prosecco cocktails for any time of day
RED WINES OF ABRUZZO • Abruzzo is a little-known region to visitors, but the same cannot be said for its wines. We take a look at the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grape to see what it has to...