Buy-to-rent in Italy – How to secure a 6% return and more
Italy: between longing and investment. A cappuccino in the piazza, cypress trees on the horizon, golden evenings on your own terrace – for many people, Italy is more than just…
Real estate in Italian festival centres – where culture meets capital
Italy is famous for its relaxed lifestyle and rich cultural heritage. Italy has lots of different types of cultural events, like opera festivals, open-air theatre evenings, Renaissance festivals and classical…
Here are five tips to help you get the best price when buying a house in Italy.
Having a home in Italy sounds like living the dolce vita: warm summer evenings, olive groves, and a view of the sea. It’s no surprise that more and more people…
Old building meets modernity: renovation projects in historic buildings
How dilapidated farmhouses and town palazzi are transformed into stylish dream homes – with expertise, funding and Italian craftsmanship The first glance at a crumbling farmhouse in the Tuscan hills…
Are you a foreigner and want to buy a villa/property in Tuscany/Italy?
Here is a short practical guide. Buying a property in Italy doesn’t start very spectacularly. The easiest way is to obtain an Italian tax number – codice fiscale – from…
Is the Italian Man a Prototype of the Dream Man?
Smart, tall and beautiful – or is everything different?
Excursions around Florence: Where to go for the weekend?
Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy and a perfect destination for a weekend trip. There are many sights to discover here that should not be missed. One of the highlights is the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge that crosses the river Arno.
Contemporary Art: Chianti Sculpture Park
Art exhibitions are beautiful when they are outdoors and highlight the artists’ creations, where you can perhaps reach out and touch the structures, but unfortunately these exhibitions are often temporary. We want to tell you about a magical place, a permanent exhibition of contemporary art, the: Parco delle Scultura Del Chianti.
Winegrowing in Tuscany
Winegrowing in Tuscany – a millennia-old tradition
Italy’s pick-me-up – espresso
Who doesn’t love this pick-me-up aromatic drink served in small cups? It originated in Milan, where it became fashionable around 1900. In terms of machines, there are various ways to prepare an espresso: Semi-automatic and fully automatic machines as well as hand-lever machines and single- and double-circuit machines are common options.