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Latest features

Tried & Tasted

Blog: Tried & Tasted

Amanda joined Italia!'s intrepid tasting panel for some intriguing delicacies this week…
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Florence in the springtime

Blog: Florence in the springtime

Find out how Italia!'s editor got on during her recent trip to Tuscany
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Homes in Campania

Property: Homes in Campania

With prices in the region ranging from sky-high to 'cheap as chips', there's something here for every buyer
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48 Hours in Modena

Holidays: 48 Hours in Modena

We explore Modena, in the heart of Italy's Food Valley and home to some of the world's best car manufacturers
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Grand Tour, part 3

Holidays: Grand Tour, part 3

Jon Palmer travels back to the 18th century to uncover the seamier side of romantic Venice
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The Hills Are Alive…

Holidays: The Hills Are Alive…

Discover the delights of the breathtaking Euganean Hills Regional Park
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Umbria: property focus

Property: Umbria: property focus

Hotfoot it to the hills while there are still bargains to be had…
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Balsamic vinegar

Food & recipes: Balsamic vinegar

We savour seven of the best
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Solo in Sardinia

Holidays: Solo in Sardinia

Heather Browne introduces us to her new life in Sardinia, with an insight into her arrival on the island
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A Night at the Opera

Blog: A Night at the Opera

Read Amanda's blog to find out who the Italia! team met up with this week…
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Property spotlight

Villa Nicola
Location Le Marche
Price €450,000


Holiday spotlight

House sleeping 10
Location Abruzzo