To celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth, we take a look at the life and story of Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the greatest heroes ever known. Statues commemorating him can be found in almost every Italian comune, in Washington, New York and there’s even a street that’s been named after him in London. He was a determined man who literally escaped his death sentence, lost the love of his life and changed the shape of Italy. He was a fearless, courageous man as well as a modest one. When the King offered him a number of rankings and rewards for all he had done, he refused them preferring to retreat quietly to his island.
Melissa Ormiston - Italy Magazine Editor
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Read on for the contents of the June Issue.
sense of place
A refreshingly summery picture of a tiny mountain village in the Alto Adige
the charms ofVerona
We visit this beautiful and ancient World Heritage city with Kathy Mansfield to discover the crossroads of historical periods and cultures
jaunts with the jet set
Gillian Price explores the Portofino promontory in Liguria with its boutiques, breathtaking views and beautiful people
letters
what's on
Our guide to the most interesting events in Italy in early summer.
insight and news
the first Italian
The 200th anniversary of Garibaldi’s birth prompts Christine Webb to take a look at his fascinating life
book reviews
taking to the Pelmo
Gillian Price takes us to the stunning Dolomite region for a summer walk in the alps
Arnaldo Pomodoro
Rosalind Giselle reviews the life and works of one of the world’s greatest living sculptors
Juliet te Pochin: the multi-talented mezzo-soprano
The renowned mezzo-soprano recounts the filming of the video for her debut solo album
the art of summer dressing
Gilly Turney looks at dresses to suit every age and shape from little-girl smocks to sophisticated shifts
business
In our regular feature, Emma Bird looks at general job-hunting tips, teaching in Sardinia and writing in Bologna
the church cloister
Monica Moretti takes a look at a heavenly restoration project in Tuscany just outside the walls of the medieval town of Cortona
and finally
passion for the oval ball
A look at the development of rugby in Italy with Rebecca Lloyd
Le volpi e l’uva
Melissa Ormiston revisits one of the best wine bars in Italy hidden away in a tiny piazza in Florence
a southern spread
On the 40th anniversary of the opening of Al Fornello da Ricci, Germaine Stafford meets the owner and uncovers some delicious recipes
foodie fun ... in Puglia
Germaine Stafford suggests several fun activities for food lovers in one of Italy’s increasingly popular regions
island accommodation
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
a passion for cycling
A different way of exploring Italy sampled by Marc Millon
property problems solved
This month, Avv. Fabio Pucciarelli looks at the legal provisions that apply to spouses living or owning property abroad
what’s available in ... Alghero
We take a look at the property market in this pretty and unspoilt area of north-west Sardinia with Maria Grazia Vendone and Stephen Wright
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