"(Although there may still be a few grey clouds in the sky, February is also a particularly exciting and colourful time in Italy. It's the season of carnevale and everyone wants to take part. For the whole month pavements are littered with bright confetti and children of all ages dutifully accompany their parents to the supermarkets dressed as Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Batman or any other of their idols without the slightest trace of self-consciousness.
For the carnival party of the year there is only one destination - Venice. (...)"
Fiona Tankard - Italy Magazine Editor Read on for the contents of the January Issue or click here to order the issue online
sense of place
The magic and mystery of Carnevale in Venice; who are the characters really hiding behind these masks?
a tale of two regions
Take a tour of the Upper Tiber Valley, a spectacularly beautiful landscape and Christine Webb's favourite place on earth
secrets of the city of the Savoys
Robert Nieri reveals some of Turin's lesser-known attractions including the 'Versailles' of Italy one of Europe's best-kept secrets
letters
what's on
Our guide to the most interesting events in Italy in midwinter
Italian insight and news
the 'Paradise of Cities'
Rosalind Giselle describes Venice as seen by John Ruskin in 'The Stones on Venice'
dual language
In this issue's dual language article, Karen Warren searches for evidence of Romeo in Verona
preaching to the converted?
If your friends are wary of Italian winesMarc Millon provides arguments to convince them
carnevale al Marechiaro
A festive Carnval menu in Cittadella near Padova is prepared for Germaine Stafford
serenade of Le Sirenuse
Susan Stonard visits Amalfi to look at one of the most beautiful and magical hotels in the world
wonderful walks
An ancient Etruscan-Roman site is discovered by Gilian Price in a quiet and beautiful conrner of Lazio
against all odds
Marta Guerriero recommends a visit to the Torino 2006 IX Paralympic Winter Games
what's available in... eastern Liguria
Emanuela Piva explains that this highly desirable area is still within the reach of many buyers
Prof Nicola Maffulli - sports injury specialist
Louise Alves meets an Italian surgeon who has settled in England
the sumptuous gardens of of Villa Cetinale
This Tuscan plantation has a radiance that Sue Robinson finds has endured since the 17th century
I Ruderi
Adam Butler visits a restoration breathing new life into a dying community
dreaming on a could of cashmere
Julia M. Chiarella discovers a traild of luxurious cashmere in Italy
law Q&A
Our panel of experts specialising in Italian real estate law, taxation, building and planning laws are here to offer help and advice
business
Our regular feature by Emma Bird looks at job-hunting in centro-sud, setting up an after-school club, job-hunting and leaving the RAF to teach English
