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After Brexit and Trump, Italy prepares for critical vote

After Brexit and Trump, Italy prepares for critical vote

Find homes in Italy via our property portal. Italy goes to the polls on Sunday 4th December for a referendum on constitutional reform. That may not sound the most exciting bit of news, but if the vote goes against the government then the long-term effects on Italy’s place in the European Union could be far-reaching  
How to eat like a Roman

How to eat like a Roman

The way to an Italian’s heart is through his stomach. By exploring gastronomy in Italy you will learn about the local way of life and be seduced by the flavours and tastes from the Romans at Pompeii to the Sagra Festivals today
The English father of Italian Football

The English father of Italian Football

If you ever worry whether as an expat you can make an impression on your newly adopted culture, take inspiration from Herbert Kilpin. He started life above a Nottingham shop and founded a sporting titan. Meet the “King of Milan” Find homes in Italy via our property portal. Both Italy and Britain have a rich history of playing and supporting “the beautiful game” – football – that has been intertwined at both domestic and international levels for many years. This shared passion enables football-loving British expats to immerse themselves in the Italian football culture. Despite this sporting bon
Seven film locations you’ll recognise in Florence

Seven film locations you’ll recognise in Florence

The film Inferno, starring Tom Hanks, had its world premiere in Florence this month. Most of the film was shot in the city, the birthplace of Dante. The movie Inferno brings to life the character of Robert Langdon from Dan Brown’s famous books and spotlights the beauty of Florence. Several of the Langdon series of books, which have sold more than 200 million worldwide and been translated into 52 languages, have been set in Italy, including The Da Vinci Code from 2006 which made $750million.

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