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November 2016 ITALIA! 3Welcome!
THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS
MARINA SPIRONETTI
goes back to a school
with a difference this
month, as she pays
a visit to Ars Sutoria
in Milan, where
students from right
round the world come
to learn the highly
technical art of shoemaking. You can see
how these budding designers learn to craft
the most amazing footwear from their
initial sketches on page 70.JOE GARTMAN
writes our Fast
Culture article every
issue and, with his
unerring knack of
seeking out the
unusual, pays a visit
to the disused public
electrical generating
power plant in Rome which has become the
unlikely setting for a permanent exhibition
of Ancient Roman sculptures. Read the
fascinating story on page 57.FLEUR KINSON
is Italia!’s expert on
the ins and outs of
the Italian property
markets. This month,
she casts her expert
eye over the heel of
Italy in the southern
region of Puglia, to
explore the housing market. So whether
you’re looking for a peaceful bolthole or an
investment property, Fleur has all the facts.
Find out more on page 22.AWARD WINNER!
The Italian Tourist
Board voted Italia!
the ‘Best Overall
Publication 2011’I wrote to you last month just after
the tumultuous events in Umbria
which laid waste to several towns
and villages in the heart of this
beautiful inland region. Now the dust
has settled, and the fi nal statistics are
known, our hearts go out to all those
involved, as the process of rebuilding
lives and homes continues. But what
of this captivating kingdom? And, as lovers of Italy, what
can we do to help? Well, apart from donating through
offi cial channels like the Red Cross (www.redcross.org.uk)
we can give our support in the most practical of ways – by
spending time there. When I spoke to Umbrian tourism
representative Cathleen Fodaro, she had this to say: “Umbria
is as welcoming as ever, and everything is working as usual,
so if people who love Italy and Umbria want to help, they
should keep on travelling.” Encouraging words for us all, and
to whet your appetite for your next trip, take a look at Chris
Allsop’s Umbrian travel diary on page 42. If you do make the
region your next destination, be sure to write in and tell us
all about your visit. I’ll be reporting back from my trip next
month too, so watch this space.
Elsewhere in the magazine, Milan shows us its modern face
on page 34, and we explore the rustic landscapes that inspired
Da Vinci and Della Francesca on page 62. It’s time for some
hearty comfort food on page 86, while antipasti inspiration is
on offer with our pick of Italian cured meats on page 92. All
this, plus news, reviews and much more besides,
so I hope you enjoy the issue.Amanda Robinson EditorPS Italia!’s brand new City Breaks Guide is on sale now (£7.99).
Visit http://www.italytravelandlife.com/italiaguides for details.Leonardo da Vinci’s landscapes
are revealed on page 62ON THE
COVER
The Umbrian
hilltop town
of AbetoIT144.Welcome.sg7.indd 3 29/09/2016 15:28pm