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Milan

If the Italian cities are a family – and really they are, banded together from independent states in 1871 – Milan is the enigmatic middle child: she wears sunglasses at the dinner table and dropped out of her MBA to go to…

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Rome

Few cities pack a punch like Rome. It’s a baffling and contradictory melange: stupendous beauty and illustrious cultural heritage on one hand; a tradition of political turmoil, unchecked tourism and spotty infrastructure…

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Venice

Venice’s location makes it unique: no other city can claim to be made up of more than 100 islands threaded together by canals and bridges, and supported by pieces of timber driven into mud. It shouldn’t work. Yet somehow…

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Salut, Italie!

15 August 2019

Franco-Italian ties are unusually frosty. How far can drinks, diplomacy and a dancefloor go towards warming relations?

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Message in a bottle

17 May 2018

Vinitaly is the annual wine-industry extravaganza where insiders can get the measure of the market, buy and sell their wares, and, of course, have a taste.

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Easy pieces

22 June 2017

Far from the madding crowds of Milan, family-run label Barena is causing a quiet stir with its Venice-inspired clothing and calm work ethic.

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Pasta master

18 May 2017

Although quintessentially Italian, pasta-makers are increasingly reliant on imported wheat. We meet the man shaping a more sustainable future for its production.

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Tools gold

9 December 2015

Big-box retail and out-of-town stores are struggling in the DIY sector. This is the chance for a revival of small inner-city hardware hubs where knowledge and service rule the day. In Italy they have a model to copy.

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Made to last

18 August 2014

With whole towns in Italy dedicated to producing a single item, be it eyewear, silk or shoes, it’s clear why the big names in fashion continue to rely on the expertise of the country’s specialised craftsmen.

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The fixers

17 February 2014

Plagued by scandal and financial woes, Italy has long been making headlines for the wrong reasons. We meet five people striving for change in the country.

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Only salone

17 March 2009

Il Salone del Mobile, the world’s biggest furniture fair, is a bellwether of the industry and a showcase for new ideas. As brands gear up for this year’s show, Monocle finds out that the immediate future looks promising.

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Sure footed

17 February 2008

The people at Bontoni shoes like to take things slowly, producing just eight pairs of shoes a day. Their dedication is helping Montegranaro, Italy’s shoe town, take changes to the global footwear market in its stride.

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Maestros of the universe

17 February 2014

Its cuisine is known the world over and everyone aspires to drive Italian-designed cars. Here are 10 areas in which, economic woes notwithstanding, Italy leads the way.

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Time for a reboot

17 September 2020

From visionary aerospace companies to powerful boat-makers, Italy is home to a far-reaching crop of mobility players. We meet the transport-industry movers that are pioneering smarter and greener ways of travelling and…

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Mountain props

17 February 2011

It might have only three turboprop aircraft, but airA!ps is a unique way to drop into South Tyrol, high up in the Italian Alps.

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National treasures

25 March 2021

Italy has gifted the world so many great things but what are the quintessential qualities of the country itself? From sociable swimming hubs to unfussy mealtimes and enviable urban spaces, we choose our 10 favourite traits…