Emanuela Padoan leads the way to 14th-century frescoes, fabulous bazaars, the world’s oldest botanical gardens and tiramisu to die for
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A local’s guide to Padua, Italy: home of the Aperol spritz and ancient wonders
Emanuela Padoan leads the way to 14th-century frescoes, fabulous bazaars, the world’s oldest botanical gardens and tiramisu to die for
A local’s guide to Verona: 10 top tips
This most romantic of Italian cities offers more than just Juliet’s famous balcony.
Land of plenty: harvest time in Piedmont, Italy
A trip to Piedmont, famous for its truffles, cheese and fine wine, is a robust test of anyone’s appetite
All roads lead to Romagna
A road trip down the ancient Via Emilia in central Italy offers a chance to taste delicacies like prosciutto, parmesan and balsamic in their place of origin
10 of the best pizzerias in Naples
As Naples prepares to host the world pizza-making championships, here are 10 places to go for a pizza the action
A local’s guide to Rome: 10 top tips
Contemporary Rome’s best bars, restaurants and culture are found in the southern neighbourhoods of Testaccio and Garbatella, a world away from the city-centre gladiators in plastic armour
From Venice into the mountains: fizzing around on the prosecco trail
Prosecco is more popular than ever and from the bacaros of La Serenissima into the Veneto its qualities are being celebrated – and visiting its producers makes for a great wine holiday, too
Top of the lago: a saunter around the Italian lakes
Hiking high above Lake Maggiore, through forests and hills alive with Grand Tour romance, is a great way to build an appetite for Piedmont’s epic cuisine
The local’s guide to Naples’ art scene: 10 top tips
This exuberant city revered for its food, culture and history is now forging a reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting hubs for contemporary art
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