Between the valleys that whisper ancient stories and the majestic profiles of the Dolomites, Calliano stands, a place that seems stolen from a fairy tale. It is here, in this frame of quiet and enchantment, that this property is hidden, like a secret waiting to be revealed. From the top of the fourth floor, the […]

In the heart of the Trentino mountains, in the charming village of Tiarno di Sopra, there was a charming apartment located on the first floor of a small building with only two residential units. It was renovated in 2010, when it was chosen to start a new life. Looking out the window, you could admire […]

In the lush Vallagarina valley lies Besenello, on the left bank of the Adige River. For those familiar with the valley, Besenello is especially known for its marvelous castle, Castel Beseno, the largest fortress in Trentino. It entirely occupies the hilltop overlooking the town. Splendid by day, this fortified site takes on an air of […]

The car stops in front of a large gate. Mom smiles, pats her belly and says, “We’re here.” I jump down, curious. Dad opens the gate and we stand in front of a large house, surrounded by greenery. All around, just silence, wind in the trees, and a garden that never seems to end. Dad […]

Marcovaldo guardava la sua nuova casa come si guarda un animale strano e docile, arrivato per caso nella sua vita. Era a Milano, sì, ma un angolo di Milano che gli pareva quasi una promessa: silenzioso al mattino, azzurro al pomeriggio, profumato di pioggia la sera. La zona giorno – così la chiamava l’agente immobiliare […]

Welcome to Naro, the “Fulgentissima” as Frederick II fondly called it, and the Italian Capital of Culture for 2025. We are in the province of Agrigento, just a few kilometers from the Valley of the Temples and the stunning Sicilian coastline. This charming town showcases one of Sicily’s highest expressions of Baroque architecture, with its […]

Ssshh… I’m playing hide and seek! I am in a magical house in Francavilla Marittima, a small village among the hills that smell of olive trees and salty winds. Here the houses smell of ancient times. My favorite? The stone one, all renovated but with the soul of a fairytale house. Within a worn stone […]

Cesena, March 17th, 1878Dearest Cousin Clelia, I hope this letter finds you in perfect health. With a heart full of joy and admiration, I wish to tell you about a recent visit I made to our dear cousin Amedeo, who has finally completed his new residence in Cesena. It is a magnificent home, situated in […]

Strolling through the center of Piazza Armerina, I meet up with Luigi, my guide for the day. He has the air of a slightly melancholic actor, and his name seems to tie him—unknowingly—to one of the most famous fathers of Italian literature, who was born on this marvelous Mediterranean island. With a sly smile, he […]