In the cellars of Antica Corte Pallavicina, the air from the River Po and the passage of time work their magic on one of Italy’s finest cured meats

With three expert guides — Gianfranco Pascucci, Arcangelo Dandini and Sarah Cicolini — we’ve rounded up the best places to enjoy this traditional Roman cream-filled bun, now enjoying a new lease of life

Across the canal, the French luxury hospitality group Airelles opens its first Italian location, complete with restored frescoes, a spa and sculpted fruit desserts. The biggest temptation? Never leaving your room

Chef Arcangelo Dandini explains: “Like many traditional Roman dishes, this one gives you two meals in one: the meat is served sliced, while the sauce can be used to dress fettuccine or as a filling for supplì”

The occasion may vary, but baking sweets for the dead is a tradition shared across Italy and the British Isles. A common thread? Honey

Expert tips from chef Valentina Chiaramonte of Torino's Ristorante Consorzio on mastering one of Piedmont’s greatest traditional desserts

How to spend 36 hours in Italy’s elegant first capital: where to stay, eat, drink and what to see

From Courmayeur to Palermo, the darkest night of the year meets the charm of traditional folklore

A classic Italian recipe, with tips from Cristiano Tomei, chef at L’Imbuto restaurant

From a hidden escape route leading to the roof to an erased portrait of Mussolini, the monumental waiting room where Italy’s royal family could avoid the crowds at the railway station has been brought back to life after a €1 million restoration

Discover the charms of this Tuscan city, with its historic cafés, traditional food and lively festivals

Franco Arminio’s landmark work, which gave rise to the "sentimental science" known as paesology, returns to print. It all began with the Irpinia earthquake

A quintessential autumn dish, served brothy or velvety

Galleria Alberto Sordi is home to the Capital's very first restaurant dedicated to Milanese specialties—serving traditional classics alongside a few nods to its host city.

From bicycles and memorabilia both old and new to an extraordinary collection of pink jerseys signed by Giro d’Italia winners and shelves of cycling books: just outside Como, a museum celebrates the sport that helped shape Italy’s history.

How to spend 36 hours: where to stay, eat, drink and what to see

One of the most beloved dishes of Sardinian cuisine. We prepare it with expert guidance from Marina Ravarotto, head chef at ChiaroScuro restaurant in Cagliari

Researcher Massimiliano Fois has created a museum dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who celebrated his final birthday right here

A typical recipe from Aosta Valley, and beyond, whose origins are shrouded in mystery

Less than an hour’s drive from Courmayeur, Cogne is a paradise for food lovers