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It's the start of the Olympic Games, and Amanda's limbering up for a TV marathon

Holidays: Discover Grazzano Visconti

Mario Matassa visits a special count and his castle to learn about this unique 'medieval settlement'

Holidays: The Grand Tour, part 5

Jon Palmer reaches Rome in his epic journey through Italy

Blog: Food, glorious food!

Amanda and the Italia! team have been stuffing their faces

Holidays: 48 Hours in Alghero

Heather Browne explores this sensational Sardinian port town

Food & recipes: Olive oil

A golden selection of Italy's finest tried & tested

Holidays: Discover Franciacorta

Explore the food and wine trails of Lake Iseo

Property: Homes for under €250,000

Fleur Kinson discovers where to look for Italy's most affordable homes

Drink: Chianti Classico

Paul Pettengale explains how to pick the best Chianti Classico

Blog: A view from above Amanda gets a different perspective on Tuscany’s glorious landscape