As if you needed anything more than its exquisite Byzantine mosaics to inspire a visit. Ravenna has a world-class music festival too!
May 2004 Archives
The oldest cafe in Italy, opened in 1720. Byron, Dickens , Goethe, Proust, Hemingway and Mark Twain drank their coffee here. This caffé is a classic, immerse yourself in the ambience.
First seen from the shores of Stresa, the palace and gardens of Isola Bella seem to float on Lago Maggiore's surface like a great ship of state, its prow the theatrical ten-terraced garden, with statues silhouetted on the marble balustrades.
An open-air antiques market with 800 exhibitors that is open the first weekend of every month on both Saturday and Sunday.
If you find yourself traveling down the A1 towards Naples, we always recommend a stop to visit the Palazzo Reale in Caserta. Afterwards, head for Vairano Patenora and an exceptional meal at the undiscovered Il Vairo del Volturno.
If you have never been to Venice or have had the opportunity to eat da Fiore, you will still enjoy the easy-to-make recipes in this wonderful new cookbook, not to mention the stunning photos of La Serenissima.
Chopin, Weber and Liszt, all composed tarentellas, those familiar dances at Italian weddings and celebrations!
If you are a classical music lover, this is the hottest ticket in Rome this June!
For over 50 years, Tessilarte has created and produced the highest quality bed linens, coverlets, tablecloths, place mats and many others luxurious items for clients with a particular eye for design and craftsmanship.
Just outside the town of Cerveteri, in Lazio, you'll find an impressive complex of Etruscan burial tumulli.
Every year in late June the town of Spilamberto, near Modena in the region of Emilia-Romagna, is the scene of an important local competition.
Marina di Ragusa is perhaps the best beach in southern Sicily with the best gelaterias, bars and watersports in the area.
What is authentic Neopolitan Pizza? The Verace Pizza Napoletana Association has the answer.
The Imberti brothers along with their enologist Paolo Caciorgna and agronomist Lorenzo Bernini produce Chianti Classico and organic olive oil.
The oldest and most splendid of all the spas in Montecatini, is the Neo-Classical Terme Tettucio built in 1925-8.
