Italia!

July 2008

Features:

• THE PUPPET PIONEER • C Discover the fascinating ancient art of Sicily’s pupari with Sarah Lane as she learns the ropes from Enzo Mancuso – one of Palermo’s foremost masters of puppetry.
• 48 HOURS IN CACCAMO • C Jamie Miller makes his way to northern Sicily to marvel at the intriguing history and lively community spirit of Caccamo and two of its near-neighbours, Termini Imerese and Cefalù.
• NAPLES OASIS • C The Grand Hotel Parker’s is a serene and luxurious haven in the heart of bustling Naples. Take a tour of its sumptuous environs with Sarah Lane.
• BRINDISI RISING • C We head to Italy’s far south to join Fleur Kinson, who was utterly captivated by the thrilling atmosphere of this buzzing and newly-rejuvenated port city.
• HOMES IN CALABRIA & BASILICATA • C Two of the most southerly regions of Italy are home to rugged coastlines, dramatic scenery and great property potential. Fleur Kinson gets to grips with the market.
• PROPERTY FOCUS: LOMBARDY • C For excellent home-buying options in both city and countryside, Lombardy boasts a wealth of opportunity. We check out some of the best lakeside buys available in this popular region.
• VIEWPOINT There’s something i shy going on in Goro.. Mario Matassa investigates.
• NEWS THIS MONTH • C All the info on Italy’s happenings this month, plus the chance to win a digital luggage scale!
• SPEAK ITALIA! Will Crerar takes a look at an Italian hero.
• HEATHER’S COLUMN It’s celebration time for our regular columnist.
• EVENTS IN JULY 2008 Music festivals and more, whatever your taste.
• PAST ITALIA! Tolentino’s mysterious frescoes uncovered.
• LEARN ITALIAN • C The sixth and i nal part of our ‘Italian for beginners’ language series.
• DRINK ITALIA! • C Taste the sunshine in Italy’s southern wines.
• BUY ITALIA! • C Try some amazing technicolour pasta.
• EAT ITALIA! • C Frankie Dettori and Marco Pierre White share their favourite Italian family meals.
• GETTING THERE • C Advice on travelling to Italy.
• TOP FIVE The i nest Italian breads.