The other day I rang close friend of mine, a good Catholic boy, to find out what he believes Easter means. ‘Hmmm’ he said pondering a while ‘Easter? Well, I guess I would have to say that it’s the time of year for chocolate’ then having been transported momentarily into Easter egg heaven he quickly checked himself and added ‘and it’s the time to think about the resurrection of Christ of course’. Resurrection, Renaissance, renewal, rejuvenation, restoration and chocolate - this season, whether you’re religious or not, offers all of the above in Italy. The weather is perfectly warm and there are lots of exciting and fascinating things to see and do. For those not able to wait until the summer, this season also means a few early trips to the beach and of course, for all of us golose, it means an abundance of divine Uovo di Pasqua and moorish Colomba cake.
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Read on for the contents of the April Issue.
sense of place
A lovely spring day in Florence and what better than a stroll across the Ponte Vecchio? It would appear that
Benvenuto Cellini doesn’t agree.the Piero trail
Christine Webb explores the main locations associated with Piero della Francesca, one of Italy’s most treasured artists
Offida
This little-known town in Le Marche yields up some surprising secrets to Charles L Joseph. He picks through old lace and rituals in the hills of Ascoli Piceno
letters
what's on
Our guide to the most interesting events in Italy in early spring.
insight and news
crossing the divide
At Eastertime, Aleid Ford examines artists’ attempts to portray the crucifixion.
dual language - the water that breaks the stone
Vanessa Cusumano tries out the spa at Fiuggi.
the dashing Madonna
Nick Hankins describes a unique Easter festival in Sulmona.
Alessandra Calò: super mamma
Emma Wallis talks to the mother of eleven children.
the secret gardens of venice
A surprising location for some beautiful gardens, as Sue Robinson discovers.
viva Britannia!
Gilly Turney assesses the impact of British designers in Italy.
business
In our regular feature, Emma Bird looks at different options including teaching English, working as a website designer and working in a liceo in Calabria.
Villa Giorgia: classic and contemporary
We take a look at a hunting lodge near Lucca that has been beautifully restored.
case study - a mortgage consultancy in Italy
How Andrew Hinsley and his wife started a business in Abruzzo.
and finally
island wines
The wines of Italy’s offshore islands have characters all of their own, as Marc Millon explains
Easter at Hotel Carducci 76
This Easter, chef Stefano Ciotti treats Germaine Stafford to an enticing taste of Cattolica.
foodie fun... in Emilia Romagna
Germaine Stafford provides ten tips for enjoying this most gastronomic of regions.
miracle city Milan
Gianluca Zucchelli suggests some stylish venues for a memorable city break.
enjoy Umbria’s hidden charms
A selection of hotels in the heart of Italy suggested by Mairiona Cotter.
il calcio italiano
Rebecca Lloyd continues her series on the ‘beautiful game’ in Italy.
what's available in - southern le Marche
Melanie Bowman explains why this is an area well worth exploring for its property potential.
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