Issue 52 - July 2007

sense of place

A medieval pagent in Gradara culminates in a stunning firework display

Urbino: capital of ducal lands

We visit this proud and beautiful Renaissance city built, with elegant proportions, with Eleonora Boggio

the secrets of Lake Garda

Pat Parker suggests some less-frequented spots to discover this summer around this popular lake

letters

what's on

Our guide to the most interesting events in Italy in summer

insight and news

dual language

- award-winning whistlesTamzin Hardy visits an intriguing workshop in Puglia

king of the gelato

There is more to ice cream than milk and sugar, as Christine Webb discovers

book reviews

Alberto Gorla: clockmaker extraordinaire

Gillian Price meets the wizard responsible for restoring the magical clock of Torre dell’Orologio in Venice

the tiniest of Italian fashion

Julia M. Chiarella-Genoni explains how the big designers are now catering for the little customers

business

In our regular feature, Emma Bird looks at impressing your Italian boss, starting a business and network marketing throughout Italy

Chicca's house in a grotto

A tiny house in a stunning setting on the island of Ustica described by Adam Butler

and finally

property problems solved

This month Nick Woodward, Manager of Jackson-Stops & Staff International, looks at some points to remember when looking for the perfect Italian home

what's available in ... Calabria: the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Coasts

Janet Fairfax explains the new-build market on the region's two coastlines

pure water from the source

Marc Millon helps us to choose among the bewildering array of mineral waters available in Italy

a midsummer menu

Germaine Stafford helps you recreate the flavours and perfumes of the Sorrento coast with these delightful dishes from one of the area's most respected chefs

foodie fun ... Liguria

Germaine Stafford suggests ten fun activities for food lovers in one of Italy's prettiest regions

cruising, Italianstyle

In this exclusive series for italy, Mairiona Cotter recommends a selection of hotels in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands

cruising, Italian style

Rob Dunlop discovers that Italian cruise ships are a bit different from your average

journey to the south - part I

From the West Midlands to Puglia by motorbike. Steve and Sarah Barney recount their first part of the saga