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he most widely viewed landscape in history is California, and not because it’s actually the most visited place in the world, but because Charles O’Rear, a former National Geographic photographer, snapped this iconic picture, aptly titled ‘Bliss’, in 1996 along a California highway north of San Francisco.

This photo was chosen by Bill Gates as a screen saver for all computers using Windows XP. This meant that for years it appeared on more than one billion PC computers throughout the world. It’s not a remarkable landscape, but it’s a perfect one: the soft lines of a hill are silhouetted against a clear blue sky dotted with a few clouds; it conveys an image that projects a sense of serenity but is not totally unreal.

Happily, Italy also abounds in places like this, and there are many Italian landscapes that have become iconic, picture postcards imprinted on the public eye. These include the perfectly rounded curves of the Tuscan hills, dotted with cypresses, the skyline of the Dolomites, the barren landscape of the Murge, the rows of vineyards in Piedmont, the terraced slopes of Liguria, the banks of Lake Como and the sea of the Emerald Coast. However in Italy it’s not purely about the landscapes. Describing the ‘Italian paesaggio’(this is a term that unsurprisingly has no exact translation in other languages), means talking about the beauties of nature but also the works wrought by mankind. For twenty five centuries, foreign invaders – in ancient times the Phoenicians and the Greeks, the Arabs and the Normans, the ‘barbarians’ and the Romans and, more recently, the most powerful royal houses of Europe, have all left their mark on Italy.

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The result is a ‘landscape’ where it is almost impossible to distinguish between art and nature, where the remains of temples and amphitheatres define the environment as do the sea and the earth, where the marble of a cathedral is as much a part of the urban fabric as its vegetation, where architecture has changed the landscape and, in turn, become the centerpiece of paintings which have made art history, in an endless amazing interplay. You’re in Italy, it’s summertime and you have all these marvels to admire; who could ask for more?

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CONTENTS Italy offers a world of unforgettable experiences, even for those who only have a short time to enjoy the country Always and forever, the Bel Paese 8 The variety and beauty of its ‘landscape’ is what makes Italy unique: a combination of nature and art that delights the eye and the heart.

Discovering the great beauty If you are on a quest for beauty, here is our pick of several not-to-be missed stopovers

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Italian style is the embodiment of elegance Italy offers the most desirable fashion and lifestyle choices Gallery The most precious aspects of fashion

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In summer, Tuscany’s soft rolling hills are bathed in gold.

The landscape is etched with manmade roads while cypresses create small oases of shade to ward off the Italian heat.

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The variety and beauty of its ‘landscape’ is what makes Italy unique.This term is not always easily translatable but relates to the environment and the many ways in which man has transformed it, during its multi-faceted history.

The result is a combination of nature and art that delights the eye and the heart.

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taly takes up only 0.5% of the planet’s surface. So the impact it has on travelers across the world is thus totally out of proportion to its actual size. However, there are many reasons for this: the history of the Roman Empire, whose power made Italy the centre of the world for decades and its strategic position in the Mediterranean, which fostered Italy’s relationships with other countries, are only two of the many reasons. However, what makes this peninsula unique is its ‘territory’: its incomparable wealth of coastlines and mountains, lakes and plains, compressed by nature into the smallest of spaces, and then skillfully shaped by man using a variety of artistic techniques. Therefore, what we call ‘landscape’ is actually a convergence of hills and rows of cypresses planted by man, steep banks and cultivated vineyards, fertile areas transformed into cities and then decorated with marble, embellished with art and painted with colours that have made history.

This is Italy. A poignant example of how a place can be blessed by both the climate and man’s ingenuity (which does not mean that everything is perfect…). On 14 March 2017, for the first time, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (MiBACT) celebrated ‘National Landscape Day’, to raise awareness among citizens about issues linked to the protection of the landscape and remind people just how important it is to adopt a new, more insightful attitude to it, since the landscape is a

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GAME OF MIRRORS At the top: the unmistakable Tuscan hills. Above, a portrayal of the Umbrian landscape by Giotto (a fresco of the ‘Upper Church’ of Assisi, circa 1296).

On the left: the Valley of Temples in Agrigento (Sicily), named ‘Italian landscape of the year’ in 2017.

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heritage that can only be protected through a network of public and private bodies, local agencies, associations, individuals and tourists visiting Italy.

Cultural biodiversity Chefs, academics and entrepreneurs of the agri-food industry (including people like Slow Food’s Carlo Petrini and Eataly’s Oscar Farinetti) have made it a crusade, that emerged conceptually in the themes dealt with during Expo Milano 2015. Italy’s wealth lies in its biodiversity, which is expressed in 7,000 different species of edible vegetables, 1,200 indigenous grape varieties, five hundred olive cultivars and much more.

This variety of agricultural products is matched by a similar diversity of landscapes, works of art and history. According to many this cultural biodiversity is truly the ‘Great Beauty’ of Italy.

FAI, the Italian National Trust and the cultural body that protects the environment and its treasures, has catalogued several of Italy’s principal landscapes. There’s the hilly landscape of the Langhe in Piedmont and the even more famous one of Chianti, in Tuscany. The former, comprising soft, rolling hills, is famous

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for its wines, truffles, hazelnuts and cheese. The latter, located between the provinces of Florence, Siena and Arezzo, is known throughout the world for the beauty of its countryside dotted with farmhouses, and a scattering of sacred Roman or Gothic buildings.

The abbey of San Galgano, located just a few kilometers from Siena, is an almost perfect example of the marriage of art and nature. The ruins of a famous medieval church, of which only the outer walls have remained, have become a sort of stylized icon, of Gothic creativity. With only the sky for a roof, it is a place of universal devotion, where nature appears to rule, embellishing the area surrounding its ruins with an explosion of vibrant sunflower fields. The number of times that the Tuscan hills have ended up as part of a film are impossible to count and this, according to many, is the real Italian landscape. But there’s much more.

Mountains of coral and floating cities There is the jagged, uneven mountainous landscape of the Dolomites, whose breathtaking rock formations

SPIRITUAL BEAUTY The spectacular site of San Galgano, near Siena: above, the remains of the medieval basilica; below, the fields of sunflowers that surround it in summer.

Facing page: Cala Luna in Sardinia.

resemble a coral reef, which they actually are. Geologists have confirmed that, in the distant past, the Dolomites were surrounded by water.

The Ligurian landscape, consisting of mountains plunging into the sea, cliff-hugging towns and plots of land transformed into terraces for farming purposes, with the surprises of the Gulf of the Poets or the Cinque Terre is also breathtaking, as is the lagoon landscape, inscribed en bloc on the World Heritage list, which includes Venice and its islands. An example, rightfully acknowledged throughout the world, of how man has used his ingenuity together with incredible feats of architecture to dominate and beautify an extraordinary geographical area without distorting it, by building a city on water and transforming it into a maritime power.

Another spectacular area is the lacustrine landscape of Northern Italy, including the world-famous Lake Como, a basin of glacial origin, inhabited since the dawn of time, and now surrounded by some extraordinarily sumptuous villas, often graced with paradisical gardens. Its beauty has been immortalized on the silver screen and is a destination that continues to attract tourists from all over the world.

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THE SEAS OF THE SOUTH With its untamed beaches and magical sea, Positano is one of the most renowned and picturesque locations on the Amalfi Coast.

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by recurring earthquakes, have no need of an introduction. These include Umbria and Montefeltro, the Gran Sasso mountain range and the lentil fields of Castellucio di Norcia, known for their beautiful, brightly coloured blossoms. The coastal areas offer several picturesque views from the Tyrrhenian sea to the Adriatic.

For example, the Argentario and the Conero Nature Park.

The seas of the south And then there’s Southern Italy. The Amalfi Coast, lying south of Naples, with its towns (Amalfi, Ravello and Positano) and its neighbouring islands (Capri, Ischia and Procida), is an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape. It is scented with lemons, infused with folklore and blessed with several of the most unique archaeological sites in the world, including, first and foremost, Pompeii, the Roman city petrified by the volcanic eruption of 79 A.D. A little further down, we find the Murge and the Stones of Matera, where from the time of the Paleolithic era men created villages from the tufa stone, reclaiming and transforming this indefinably lunar landscape into something more civilized.

Today, it resembles a nativity scene (it has often been used as a setting for several films to recreate the places where Jesus of Nazareth spent his life, including, most recently, Mel Gibson’s popular and widely disputed The Passion). Over the past few years, Salento, with its olives and dry stone walls, sea and ‘masserie’ (typical local farmhouses), has become a sought-after tourist destination. It is a warm, welcoming place that is well worth visiting.

On the other side of the ‘Boot’, we find Calabria with the plateau of Sila. The area is renowned for its lush vegetation, abundant wildlife and wild, unspoilt scenery which is not found anywhere else in Italy. Here too, the sea is nearby and, despite being one of Italy’s least well-known regions, or possibly because of this, several of its beaches hold some delightful surprises in store for those visiting them.

On the subject of beaches, we must mention Sardinia which has some of the dreamiest beaches, white sand, scalloped coves and crystalline water that you’ll ever find without leaving Europe. In this case, it’s not actually a question of places ‘just waiting to be discovered’ but instead is renowned for the beauty of its sea and, in summer, its beaches are packed to overflowing. However, it will not disappoint, especially when accessed by boat.

Finally, there’s Sicily, another excellent example of Italy’s magnificent blend of nature and history, untamed beauty and art. It is not by chance that in the first edition of the ‘Landscape Day’ promoted by MiBACT, the landscape prize was awarded to the Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of Temples of Agrigento which will represent Italy in the framework of the Landscape Award of the Council of Europe.

The award, linked to a project of re-launch and protection,

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ITALIAN PANORAMA The diversity of the Italian landscape, clockwise: the ‘Stones’ of Matera’, the ancient olive trees of Salento (Puglia), the vineyards of Central Italy and the breathtaking scenery of the Dolomites.

Piazza IX Aprile is the main square in Taormina; below, the faรงade of the Noto cathedral.

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embraces a unique area where the traces of Magna Grecia have become one with the rocks and vegetation of the area.

In addition to its marvelous temples, the park hosts the socalled ‘vegetable patriarchs’, or species that have grown here since the dawn of time: olives, carob trees, myrtle, almonds and pistachio trees. An enthralling, enchanted place.

Art landscapes As previously mentioned, in Italy, the exchange between nature and art has given marvelous results. Human art has shaped the landscape, making it unmistakable, while the distinct personality of the Italian landscape has ended up as the subject of art itself.

In bygone days, the Romans painted landscapes to decorate the walls of their domi or houses (the most dazzling example is that of the mosaics of Villa Adriana in Tivoli).

On the other hand, Early Christian art only considered nature from a symbolic point of view, meaning that we had to wait until the late medieval era to see a realistic representation of the landscape. It was at that point that Duccio di Buoninsegna, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Giotto and Cimabue arrived to move us with their narrative imagery.

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SEAVIEW The town of Manarola is part of the ‘Cinque Terre’, one of the most panoramic areas in Liguria, a coastal region of north-western Italy.

to invent the technique of linear perspective, giving life to the spectacular era known today as the Renaissance. The Baroque period saw a return to classic landscapes, where biblical and mythological figures were interspersed with a lush, realistic portrayal of nature. Then, in the 18th century, Canaletto’s ‘Vedutism’ finally focused on portraying cities which, during that time, became the destinations of the Grand Tour, the ‘voyage of initiation’ undertaken by young European intellectuals.

Over time, it has become increasingly clear that Brunelleschi’s Dome in Florence, the Tower of Pisa, the Vatican walls and even Leonardo’s Last Supper or the Sistine Chapel are as much a part of the ‘Italian landscape’ as the sea and hills of Chianti. It is here, where generations of conquerors have left their mark, that art appears to be a product of the earth, and is by now indistinguishable from the fruits of the soil.

Discovering the great beauty Beginning in the 16th century, it became fashionable for young European aristocrats to embark on a journey known as the ‘Grand Tour’. They travelled to Italy to learn everything that they could about its history, beauty and lifestyle. If you too are on a quest for beauty, here is our pick of several not-to-be missed stopovers…

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The Tiber river with St. Peter’s Basilica in the background.

Right, the spiral stairs of the Vatican Museums and, below, a view of the Colosseum from via dei Fori Imperiali.

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Rome “caput mundi”

Fifteen square kilometers and twenty-fivethousand attractions: Rome’s historic centre has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1980. A symbol among symbols and the most widely photographed monument in the world, the Colosseum is considered one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. The memory of its performances – gladiators, wild animals and naval battles re-enacted in the arena – have always fueled the fantasy of history and film buffs.

However, unknown to most, its amphitheatre is also studied by botanists, who have isolated 350 species, several of inexplicable origin that grow spontaneously among its ruins. Unlike that phenomenon, everyone is aware of what happened to the 100,000 cubic metres of shining white marble that originally covered the Colosseum.

They were ‘recycled’ to build several historic Roman buildings including the Basilica of St. Peter’s and Palazzo Barberini.

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Capri’s most iconic sight is the dramatic “Faraglioni”, the spurs of rock which rise up out of the sea.

Below, the scenario of the Gulf of Naples by night and Mount Vesuvius dominating on the sea.

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“See Naples and die” is an Italian saying of unknown origin. Believe it or not, all the clichés about Naples are true: it’s opulent, passionate, musical, contradictory, chaotic and neglected. People are friendly and ‘trained’ over the centuries to ‘get by’, for better or worse. And, yes, its pizza and coffee are the best in the world. Apropos of coffee, there’s a tradition that sums up the city better than a thousand words: the Neapolitans call it “caffè appeso” and it involves buying a coffee for yourself, and then purchasing another one for someone else who doesn’t have the money to pay for it.

Naples is the ideal starting point to explore the other beauties of Italy: the islands of the archipelago, Capri, Ischia and Procida, and the Amalfi Coast infused with the scent of lemons. There is also Pompeii, the city, buried by layers of volcanic ash during the eruption of Vesuvius two thousand years ago, and one of the most incredible archaeological sites in the world.

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Venice, the floating city

With canals in the place of streets, and boats instead of cars, Venice, the city of a thousand bridges, spectacular facades and breathtaking views, offers a dreamlike vision. This romantic city par excellence has a wealth of historic and artistic treasures that would be difficult to find in any country other than Italy. To enjoy them to the fullest, climb to the top of St. Mark’s bell tower, or the lesser known spiral staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, and let your gaze wander over the lagoon.

Sunset on Grand Canal, from the rooftop terrace of the T Fondaco dei Tedeschi department store. Below, the Isola di San Giorgio lying east of the Giudecca.

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DELIGHT IN THE GREAT BEAUTY | UNMISSABLE An unexpected Milan

In 2016, Milan was ranked the number one tourist destination in Italy. Gone are the days of a flying visit, with just enough time for shopping before catching a cab to Malpensa airport. Considered one of the world’s leading hubs of business, fashion and design, today Milan is finally being given long overdue credit as a city of art and a place of cultural interest. In addition to the Duomo, the Galleria, La Scala and The Last Supper (absolute must-visits, in their own right), Milan is also home to numerous other attractions that make it much more than the puritanically work-obsessed city that it is often portrayed as.

In Milan you will find courtyards hidden behind entrance doors, masterpieces of architecture unexpectedly revealed amidst anonymous facades and public and private museums offering myriad treasures.

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Piazza della Scala from the rooftops of the Gallerie d’Italia museum.

Right, the new CityLife tower by Zaha Hadid, and below, the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.

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Forte dei Marmi: the sea of Tuscany

In addition to being the birthplace of a queen (Paola Ruffo of Calabria, the Queen Consort of Belgium until 2013), Forte dei Marmi is the jet-set paradise of Versilia, on the coast of northern Tuscany. It is here that the majority of the area’s most fashionable seaside resorts are located. The summer getaway for the rich and famous including financiers, big names in sports and showbiz celebrities, Forte dei Marmi was founded in 1788 by the Grand Duke of Tuscany Pietro Leopoldo I of Lorraine who commissioned the building of a ‘fort’ to defend the shipment of the precious marble quarried from the nearby town of Carrara, thus making it an important crossroads for trade. The town is also a mecca of luxury shopping.

The Forte dei Marmi sea town in the province of Lucca is a destination for quality shopping of fashionable or vintage clothes and accessories.

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Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance

How can one describe a city which originated in the Renaissance in just a few words; a city that gave the world Dante, Michelangelo, Galileo, Raphael and Botticelli, and was also the place where the Gioconda was painted.

Actually, it’s impossible! The only solution is to stand in line alongside the ten million visitors who flock to the city each year, to gaze in awe at the Duomo or Santa Croce, the masterpieces housed in the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio or Piazza della Signoria, Michelangelo’s David or Palazzo Pitti. It is really no surprise that the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since there is not one centimeter of the city that is not worthy visiting, we strongly suggest that you make time to lose yourself amidst its art and architecture, its history and its landscapes. There’s just one thing you need to remember: this is the place where Stendhal experienced what was later to become known as the Stendhal or Florence syndrome. Need we say more?

Home to many masterpieces of art and architecture, the city of Florence preserves Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture at the Gallerie dell’Accademia.

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Italian style is the embodiment of elegance Suggestions, news and addresses for a luxury lifestyle.

Match your mood with our fashion predictions and the finest shopping experiences and discover how to shine this season: when it comes to style, Italy is a perfect destination that literally oozes glam!

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Sleeves

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ROCHAS

GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÉ Strange but appealing!

If you want to express yourself creatively and aren’t afraid of innovation, then your trend for this season is ‘colour blocking’.

This technique encourages the use of bright, contrasting colours, applied in geometric sectors with well-defined boundaries. Irreverent, bold and unusual: a unique style for those wishing to make a statement.

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Unusual colour pairings

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B&W geometries

White or black?

Although everyone knows that life has many nuances, sometimes it has only two! If you want to be fashionable, but don’t feel like choosing between thousands of pairings, then black and white geometries are your go-to trend.

This look triumphed on this season’s catwalks in uber-sophisticated garments featuring original, welldefined lines… who says creativity is only about colours?

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Movement is the name of the game

Absolutely beautiful… and timeless! We saw them this winter and they’re back again in full force with the warmer weather. Pleats are the iconic trend that never goes out of fashion. Best expressed in long dresses, they give garments movement and a sense of uniquely feminine elegance. This season, in addition to long dresses, we’ll be seeing them in skirts and trousers (strictly long ones). There’s no better way to update your wardrobe!

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PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND Severity and colour

Raise your hand if you don’t have a striped item in your wardrobe. A purely Parisian inspiration, this trend has taken the world by storm.

This season, designers have upgraded this motif by adding a touch of colour. Just choose the garment that best suits your mood… a dress, a shirt? Or, perhaps even a bag

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A stylish uniform

The question is whether a predominantly male style can be sexy? The answer is yes! Fresh off the catwalks, the new collections feature an innovative, chic style well suited to everyday outfits. Ideal for the selfconfident woman who is not prepared to sacrifice her femininity, this timeless military style returns in an array of colours or in the unusual details of dresses or accessories.

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designer’s new summer 2017 swimwear line, this one-piece swimsuit in multi-coloured stripes is both feminine and sporty. Wear it on the beach or poolside on your next exotic getaway. www.stellamccartney.com 2. DA COSTANZO. Jewel-embellished flat thong sandal, entirely handcrafted using original stones and only the finest leather.

A symbol of Italian artisanship, epitomizing the traditions of the Island of Capri. www.bbcapri.com 3. BUDRI. Renowned for its original marble craftsmanship, Budri recently launched

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4. BORSALINO. This wide-brimmed raffia hat combines Borsalino’s classic style with this season’s trends. Ideal for the beach or a day in the park. www.borsalino.com 5. MICHAEL KORS. Perfect for balmy climes, these shorts cut from airy cotton with stripes from the MICHAEL Michael Kors line pair perfectly with bare-shouldered summer tops. www.michaelkors.it 6. BRANDINA. Crafted from the fabric originally used to make sun loungers, Brandina’s resort-oriented collection of bags and accessories encapsulates 50 years of Italian tradition with a touch of originality.

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Pictured here the ‘Hotel Plus Capo Passero’ model with a zip closure and internal removable pochette. www.brandinatheoriginal.it 7. ISSEY MIYAKE. One of this summer’s fragrances for her, the ‘L’Eau d’Issey Eau de Toilette pour l’été‘ emanates delicately aquatic floral notes. A sun-filled olfactory journey immersed in the blue of the sea. www.isseymiyake.com

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1. PIAGET. To mark the 60th anniversary of its ultra-thin watches,

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homage to celestial time. The three dots on its minimal white face

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ascending order, while the dot in the centre remains fixed in position. www.navadesign.com

3. CHANEL. Available in a numbered,

limited edition the ‘Première Camélia Skeleton’ is one of the French

maison’s most exclusive products.

Crafted in white gold, it has a case,

bezel, skeleton, crown and bracelet set with brilliant-cut diamonds. www.chanel.com

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4. CHOPARD. A new timepiece from the ‘L.U.C’ line, this ‘XP’ model has

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a steel case, a silver-toned satinbrushed dial and a blue cashmere

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strap. Equipped with an original ultra-thin self-winding movement, it radiates casual elegance and a powerful personality. www.chopard.it 5. MONTBLANC. ‘Montblanc Summit Smartwatch Titanium’ combines fine Swiss watchmaking codes with the most advanced wearable technologies. Its design is inspired by the award-winning 1858 collection and the heritage of Minerva as

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www.montblanc.com 6. MAURICE LACROIX. Despite displaying several indications, the dial of the new ‘Masterpiece Double Rétrograde’ remains simple to interpret. One of the latest innovations presented at Baselworld 2017. www.mauricelacroix.com

BE ‘HYGGE’ AND TAKE YOUR TIME In Danish culture, the word ‘Hygge’ expresses a fundamental aspect of a lifestyle where warm, cosy, friendly feelings are cherished. Since 2009, both P.O.S. and several talented designers have collaborated to develop the ‘Hygge watch’ project where these feelings are embraced as part of the owner’s identity. Influenced by modern Scandinavian design and enhanced by the finest Japanese craftsmanship, the project is a symbol of both cultures as shown in their exceptional timepieces. Pictured here: the ‘3012’ model designed by Pentagon Design & Mats Lönngren: a unisex series available in five models and a selection of colors. www.hygge-watches.com

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1. ILLYCAFFÈ. The illy Art Collection by Emilio Pucci includes espresso cups, cappuccino cups with matching saucers and mugs decorated with the patterns of six handdrawn prints, inspired by ‘Cities of the World’.

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it takes to drink a cup of coffee. www.illy.com 2. ARMANI/DOLCI. These fruit jellies are made according to traditional Italian recipes and have an extremely high fruit content (50% minimum). Available in apricot, lemon, pear, strawberry and raspberry flavours, Armani’s fruit jellies come packaged in an elegant gift box. www.armanidolci.com 3. VENISSA. This unique product from the Island of Mazzorbo in Venice honours two typical traditions: the wine – made from the white ‘Dorona’ grape, so-called at the time of the Doges – and the bottle,

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decorations of beaten-gold leaf embedded in the glass. www.venissa.it 4. INTINI. The jewel in the crown of Italian extra virgin olive oils, ‘Cima di Mola’ by Antico Frantoio Intini is an excellent oil made in the Apulian town of Alberobello from the high-quality variety of olive bearing the same name. www.oliointini.it 5. CHRISTOFLE. A part of Christofle’s stemware and barware collection, these ‘Graphik’ mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal goblets are characterized by their linear,

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contemporary design. www.christofle.com 6. D’O. A combination of a fork, spoon and knife, ‘Passepartout’ by chef Davide Oldani is designed to pick up either soft or crunchy ingredients, elements that – together with his sweet and savoury offerings – comprise all the dishes of the famous creative chef. An ode to ‘pop’ cuisine. www.cucinapop.do

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A gastronomic workshop of gourmet specialties and an elegant temple of taste in the heart of Milan, Peck’s products can also be purchased online. www.peck.it 8. ACETAIA GIUSTI. From the oldest producer of balsamic vinegar in Italy (founded in 1605), Giuseppe Giusti exemplifies the excellence and quality of this unique product. Dense, with a sweet aftertaste, its wonderfully rich and fruity bouquet is enhanced with hints of honey and vanilla. www.giusti.it 9. CERAMICA ARTISTICA SOLIMENE. Headquartered in Vietri sul Mare in the region of Campania, all of Ceramica Artistica Solimene’s ceramics are handcrafted according to ancient techniques. The classic ‘Decoro Campagna’ line of tableware features a mix and match of colours and animals. www.ceramicasolimene.it 10. RUMMO. The ‘Lenta Lavorazione®’ pasta stems from the tradition and experience of six generations of master pasta makers in the district of Benevento.

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cutting board/centre piece is part of the ‘Glocal’ collection of accessories for the preparation of foods from different cultures. Designed by Lara Caffi, it features an unusual combination of rough-hewn walnut wood and fine stoneware porcelain tiles designed by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina. knindustrie.it

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JEWELS OF OENOLOGY Four generations’ love of the land has resulted in the production of several great wines, including Dogliani, Barolo and Nebbiolo, in the cellars of the Poderi Luigi Einaudi estate. The Einaudi grapes all come from vineyards acquired in the historic Cru of the Piedmontese Langa. Twelve estates, extending over 145 hectares, in areas that are historically renowned for their optimum exposure, position and soil quality.

Poderi Luigi Einaudi Piedmont. Dogliani (Cuneo) Borgata Gombe 31 - Cascina Tecc www.poderieinaudi.com

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Thanks to the innovative use of this material, the brand has established itself as an undisputed leader in the fantasy jewelry section. www.sharrapagano.it 2. PISA OROLOGERIA. A classic example of haute joaillerie, this elegant pendant in gold and diamonds from Pisa Orologeria’s ‘Lancette’ collection is a tribute to time. www.pisaorologeria.com 3. MISANI. In 2017, this historic Milanese brand re-launched its timeless collections

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The brand’s traditional design is upgraded with a contemporary touch in these earrings featuring aquamarine, turquoise and diamond skillfully set in elements of gold. www.misanimilano.com 4. BUCCELLATI. The classic Buccellati design of the ‘Samarcanda’ brooch/ pendant combines Renaissance inspiration with the magical allure of the Orient. White gold, yellow gold and diamonds open like a corolla to encircle the limpid azure of the central aquamarine stone. it.buccellati.com 3.

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collection’. A name that conjures up travel, spices, colours and contrasts.

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degrisogono.com 6. ZIIO. Distinguished by its fresh, vibrant colours, the brand’s must-have ‘Amore Infinito’ bracelet is made with amethysts, agates, opals, sugilite, freshwater pearls, zirconia and Murano glass beads. ziio.eu

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7. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. The mini model bracelet in yellow gold and diamonds is part of the ‘Frivole’ collection. Like flowers fluttering in the breeze, ‘Frivole’ jewels are distinguished by the airy movement of their petals. www.vancleefarpels.com

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CONTEMPORARY GLAMOUR The name Liliana Guerreiro is a byword in the world of contemporary Portuguese jewelry. Her stunning creations featuring contemporary, clean-cut lines reflect her unique, highly personal aesthetic. Though feminine and delicate, her geometries embody messages of strength and integrity in a style which is simple but infused with detail. The shapes of her jewelry are often derived from artisanal manufacturing processes.

This ring from the splendid ‘Lugares’ (Places) collection appears to float on the finger in a delicate balance of lightness and harmony (Iilianaguerreiro.com).

This ring and other pieces by Guerreiro are available at the Venetian ‘Oh My Blue’ boutique, an art gallery and a contemporary space rolled into one (www.ohmyblue.com).

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RODO RODO is the acronym of Romualdo Dori, the person who founded it in 1956. From its debut in the ’50s with the production of its hallmark Florentine woven straw and wicker handbags, the factory, located in the heart of the Marchigiano district, has confirmed its leadership in the production of iconic products which are famous throughout the world, worn by celebrities including Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth Hurley, Beyoncé and Jessica Alba. Thanks to the guaranteed quality of its raw materials and its artisanal expertise, over the years, the brand has given life to a wide range of products dedicated to women including sought-after bags for day and evening wear, metal and leather accessories and footwear designed either for evening or everyday wear.

Rodo Fine handbags, shoes and leather goods Milano. Corso Matteotti 14 T: 02 84928436. www.rodo.it

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PATEK PHILIPPE BOUTIQUE BY PISA OROLOGERIA The Patek Philippe Boutique at Pisa Orologeria is a welcoming showroom, an intimate space that highlights the elegance and history of one of the most revered watch brands in the world.

The project is inspired by the Art Déco period and the elegant, discreet design of the 1930s. The atmosphere of the Boutique is further enhanced by sought-after materials including pink Indian wood, ebony, Birdseye maple, alabaster and neutral leathers. The display space pays tribute to the partnership between Pisa Orologeria and Patek Philippe, a collaboration of mutual trust and respect that dates back to the ‘90s. Painstaking attention to architectural details and the choice of tasteful furnishings act as the perfect backdrop to the magnificent collections of the Geneva-based Maison.

Patek Philippe Boutique by Pisa Orologeria Exclusive timepiece collections Milano. Via Verri 9 – T: 02 762081 www.patek.com - www.pisaorologeria.com

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ROLEX BOUTIQUE BY PISA OROLOGERIA Rolex was created by brothers-in-law, Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in 1905.

Now, more than a century on and its golden crown logo signifies nothing less than time-keeping excellence; a jewel and a device merged to become one of the greatest status symbols of our time.

The family-owned Pisa Orologeria deals exclusively in these Swiss watches and the four floors of the boutique thrill the senses right up to the workshop.

Rolex Boutique by Pisa Orologeria Swiss-made timepieces Milano. Via Montenapoleone, 24 T: 02 76317726 www.pisaorologeria.com www.rolex.com

PISA OROLOGERIA FLAGSHIP STORE A watch lover’s paradise for over 70 years, the renewed flagship store, extending over a surface area of 1,000 sq.m., is a reference point of innovative, high-class watchmaking in Milan showcasing over 40 of the world’s most desirable watch brands including Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, Piaget, Blancpain, Breguet, Bulgari, Chopard, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Officine Panerai, Roger Dubuis and the first Italian Patek Philippe Boutique. It also offers a library, a space for exhibitions and events, small lounges devoted to the sale of sports models, complications, women’s watches and tourbillion, an assistance centre, a specialized workshop and a unique gift packaging service with delivery guaranteed to any part of the world.

Pisa Orologeria Flagship Store Prestigious timepieces Milano. Via Pietro Verri, 7. T: 02 762081 www.pisaorologeria.com

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DAMIANI Founded in 1924, Damiani is an Italian family-run company with a flagship store located on the corner of via Sant’Andrea. The luxury jeweler offers a collection of exquisitely handcrafted pieces that symbolize the timeless appeal of unmistakable Italian style.

The Cupido collection is a new chapter in the story of a jeweler that, for over ninety years, has championed pure love. The solitaire, with its harmonious proportions, becomes a symbol of perfection; the eternity ring, with three or five diamonds, celebrates anniversaries and births, renewing the couple’s promise of happiness.

A white gold ribbon delicately envelops the finger, becoming the symbol of an unbreakable bond. A pure and dazzling diamond stands out in the centre of the ring, bestowing movement and simplicity.

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Milano. Via Montenapoleone, 10 T: 02 76028088 www.damiani.com

ROCCA 1794 Master jewellers and watchmakers since the 18th century, Rocca rates among the first importers of luxury Swiss watches. The store boasts a collection of some of the world’s most prestigious and sought-after brands: Damiani, Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Roger Dubuis, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tudor, Baume&Mercier and Venini. In addition to offering an unrivalled range of services, Rocca also provides top-notch professional advice.

Rocca 1794 The best jewels and watches Milano. Piazza Duomo, 25 T: 02 8057447 www.rocca1794.com

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE This historic brand of artistic perfumery presents its sought-after collections inspired by the tradition of the Republic of Venice, its high-end craftsmanship and its centuries-old trade of essences with the East, re-imagined today in exclusive lines of contemporary fragrances. These lines, including the Murano and Nobil Homo collections, with their aromas and rare essences, are linked to the famous glass art of Murano. Boasting several locations in Venice, The Merchant of Venice has now brought its precious fragrances to Milan. Its new Milanese boutique is located in the heart of the city, in the picturesque Brera neighbourhood, which is gradually becoming the new ‘district of artistic perfumery’: an elegant treasure chest where, in addition to being seduced by the world of haute parfumerie, visitors will discover all the products of the brand.

The Merchant of Venice The art of Venetian perfume-making Milano. Via Brera, 4.

T: 02 80581268 www.themerchantofvenice.com

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Al Peck Gourmet restaurant Milano. Via Spadari, 9.

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Located on the first floor of Peck’s historic store in via Spadari, gourmet restaurant Al Peck, headed by chef Matteo Vigotti, offers a selection of new themed menus. The new ‘Sunday Lunch’ (12 noon-3pm) offers a selection of complex, elaborately prepared dishes, elegantly assembled and presented at diners’ tables by the restaurant’s expert staff. This unique experience often becomes the main topic of the lunchtime conversation.

The menus, focusing on local, seasonal ingredients, change every 6 weeks: ‘Fish Soup’, ‘Barbecue in tavola’, ‘Pork seasoned with Alpine herbs’, ‘Seaweed and Shellfish’, ‘Rice, Cereals and Lake Fish’ will take centre stage over the next few months. In addition to its themed menus, Al Peck also offers a standard à la carte menu, combining the perfect blend of tradition and creativity.

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ADDRESS BOOK TOP BRANDS Clothing, accessories, beauty, jewels, watches and design

Acqua di Parma www.acquadiparma.com Alberta Ferretti Philosophy www.albertaferretti.com Alessi www.alessi.com Alexander McQueen www.alexandermcqueen.com Alviero Martini 1a Classe www.alvieromartini.it Angela Caputi Giuggiù www.angelacaputi.com Aspesi www.aspesi.it Audemars Piguet www.audemarspiguet.com Baldinini www.baldinini.it Balenciaga www.balenciaga.com Ballin www.ballin-shoes.it Bernasconi 1872 www.bernasconi1872.com Blumarine www.blumarine.com Boggi Milano boggi.com Borsalino www.borsalino.it

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Bottega Veneta www.bottegaveneta.com

Dior www.dior.com

Breguet www.breguet.com

Dodo www.dodo.it

Burberry www.burberry.com

Dolce&Gabbana www.dolcegabbana.it

Buccellati www.buccellati.com

Dsquared2 www.dsquared2.com

Bulgari www.bulgari.com

Emilio Pucci www.emiliopucci.com

Car Shoe www.carshoe.com

Emporio Armani www.armani.com

Cartier www.cartier.it

Ermenegildo Zegna www.zegna.com

Chanel www.chanel.com

Etro www.etro.com

Chiara Boni – La Petite Robe www.chiaraboni.com

Fendi www.fendi.com

Chopard www.chopard.it

Flos www.flos.com

Christian Louboutin www.christianlouboutin.com

Fratelli Rossetti www.fratellirossetti.com

Clinique www.rinascente.it

Furla www.furla.com

Christofle www.christofle.com

Geox www.geox.com

Church’s www.church-footwear.com

Gianvito Rossi www.gianvitorissi.com

Culti Milano www.culti.com

Giorgio Armani www.giorgioarmani.com

Da Driade www.driade.com

Givenchy store.givenchy.com

Damiani www.damiani.it

Gucci www.gucci.com

MICHAEL KORS Venezia. San Marco, 1461 (Campo San Moisè), 2.

T: 041 5224500. www.michaelkors.com Located just steps from St. Mark’s Square in Campo San Moisè, the Venetian store of renowned designer Michael Kors is a symphony of elegance, simplicity and style.

The 1370-square-foot store carries footwear and accessories from MICHAEL Michael Kors, including handbags and small leather goods. The store also carries watches, jewelry and eyewear to accessorize all outfits. The brand’s in-house team designed the store’s interiors to reflect the label’s sophisticated, jet-set aesthetic.

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Tax Free Refund Guide Gusella www.gusella.com

Mimì Broggian Milano www.mimimilano.com

Hermès www.hermes.com

Missoni www.missoni.it

Hogan www.hogan.com

Miu Miu www.miumiu.com

Kartell www.kartell.it

Moncler www.moncler.com

Italia Independent www.italiaindependent.com

Montblanc www.montblanc.com

Jaeger-LeCoultre www.jaeger-lecoultre.com

Montegrappa www.montegrappa.com

Jimmy Choo www.jimmychoo.com

Moschino www.moschino.it

Jo Malone www.jomalone.com

Omega www.omegawatches.com

Kenzo www.kenzo.com

Paladini www.paladinilingerie.com

Krizia www.krizia.it

Patrizia Pepe www.patriziapepe.com

La Mer www.cremelamer.com

Patek Philippe www.patek.com

Lancôme www.lancome.it

Paul & Shark www.paulshark.it

Laura Biagiotti www.laurabiagiotti.it

Pellux-Rimowa Store www.pellux.it | www.rimowastoremilano.it

Lisa Corti www.lisacorti.com

Piaget www.piaget.com

Loro Piana www.loropiana.com

Poltrona Frau www.poltronafrau.com

Louis Vuitton www.louisvuitton.com

Pomellato www.pomellato.it

Manzoni24 www.condorpelli.it

Prada www.prada.com

E. Marinella www.marinellanapoli.it

Roberto Cavalli www.robertocavalli.com

Manolo Blahnik www.manoloblahnik.com

Rodo www.rodo.it

Marc Jacobs www.marcjacobs.com

Roger Vivier www.rogervivier.com

Max Mara it.maxmara.com

Rolex www.rolex.com

Meritalia www.meritalia.it

Saint Laurent www.ysl.com

Michael Kors www.michaelkors.com

Salmoiraghi & Viganò www.salmoiraghievigano.it

1. VAT (in Italian: IVA) is a value added tax on goods and services, and is part of the European Union’s value added tax system.

2. In some cases, travellers may be granted a VAT refund. This refund does not cover the services supplied by hotels, restaurants, taxis or agencies.

3. You may be eligible for a VAT refund provided that: • you are a non EU resident; • the goods purchased are intended for personal or family use only and are carried in your luggage; • the overall value of the goods purchased exceeds 154,94 Euro (VAT included); • the purchase is certified by an invoice. This invoice should include a description of the goods purchased, your personal information as well as the details of your passport or any other equivalent document; • the goods leave EU territory by the end of the third month after the month that you bought them; • several specific customs formalities are complied with; • the invoice is returned to the Italian retailer within four months after the purchase was made.

4. The goods purchased and the relevant invoice must be shown at the customs exit point when leaving EU territory (if you intend to pack the purchased items into your check-in luggage, you must go to Customs BEFORE checking in).

5. After leaving EU territory, the traveller must return the original invoice, regularly endorsed by the customs office, to the Italian retailer. Said invoice must be returned within four months from the date when the document was issued.

6. The refund can be made directly by the Italian retailer (however, make sure that the shop you’ve chosen displays a “Tax Free Shopping” or “Euro Tax Free” sign in its window).

7. Several Tax-Free companies are able to offer immediate VAT cash refunds when the goods leave either Italian or EU territory (thus exonerating the passenger from having to return the invoice to the retailer). However, this procedure only applies at major international airports or main border crossings. Most major department stores have Tax Free Refund offices.

8. The services provided by Tax-Free companies imply the payment of a small administrative sum which is directly deducted from the amount of VAT refunded to the traveller.

9. In the event of a traveller not receiving a VAT refund within a reasonable period of time, he or she should re-contact the Italian retailer or one of the aforementioned companies.

10. However, please note, VAT cannot be refunded directly by customs offices.

Source: www.agenziadoganemonopoli.gov.it/ portale/ee/citizen/vta-refund

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ADDRESS BOOK Salvatore Ferragamo www.ferragamo.com Salvini www.salvini.com Sergio Rossi www.sergiorossi.com Simonetta Ravizza www.simonettaravizza.it Swarovski www.swarovski.com Tiffany & Co. www.tiffany.com Tod’s www.tods.com Tom Ford www.tomford.com Tommy Hilfigher it.tommy.com Tory Burch www.toryburch.it Trussardi www.trussardi.com Ulysse Nardin www.ulysse-nardin.com Valli Tessuti Alta Moda vallitessuti.icom Van Cleef & Arpels www.vancleef-arpels.com Venini www.venini.icom Versace www.versace.com Victoria’s Secret www.victoriassecret.com

Villeroy & Boch www.villeroy-boch.com

DEPARTMENT STORES

Brian & Barry Building Milano. Via Durini, 28. www.thebrianebarrybuilding.it

UNIQUE IN ITALY Artisans, antiques, arts and crafts

Atelier Antonia Sautter Venezia. San Marco, 1628 (Calle del Carro). www.antoniasautter.it Annibale Gammarelli Roma. Via Santa Chiara, 34. www.gammarelli.com La Scala Shop Milano. Largo A. Ghiringhelli. www.lascalashop.it Maglia Francesco Milano. Ripamonti, 194. www.ombrellimaglia.com The Merchant of Venice Venezia. Flagship Store San Marco, 1895 (Campo San Fantin) Spezieria all’Ercole d’Oro Cannaregio, 2233 Concept Store Murano Fondamenta dei Vetrai, 114.

Verona. Corso Sant’Anastasia, 10.

Milano. Via Brera, 4 themerchantofvenice.com Moshe Tabibnia Milano. Via Brera, 3. www.moshetabibnia.com Pettinaroli Milano. Piazza San Fedele, 2. www.fpettinaroli.it www.pettinarolimapsandprints.com Tessitura Bevilacqua Venezia. Santa Croce, 1320. www.luigi-bevilacqua.com

la Rinascente www.rinascente.it Milano. Piazza Duomo.

Roma. Piazza Fiume and Galleria A. Sordi.

Firenze. Piazza della Repubblica.

Cagliari. Via Roma, 143 Catania. Via Etnea Genova. Via E. Vernazza Monza. Largo G. Mazzini Padova. Piazza G. Garibaldi Palermo. Via Roma, 289 Torino. Via G.L. Lagrange, 15 T Fondaco dei Tedeschi Venezia. Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi (Rialto Bridge) - www.tfondaco.com

FASHION OUTLETS AND FACTORY STORES C

FOXTOWN FACTORY STORE (1 hour from Milan).

Mendrisio, Switzerland www.foxtown.com LAND OF FASHION landoffashion.it Franciacorta Outlet Village (1 hour from Milan). Rodengo-Saiano, Brescia www.franciacortaoutlet.it Valdichiana Outlet Village (1 hour 20 minutes from Florence).

Foiano della Chiana, Arezzo www.valdichianaoutlet.it Mantova Outlet Village (2 hours from Milan).

Bagnolo San Vito, Mantova www.mantovaoutlet.it Palmanova Outlet Village (1 hour from Venice). Aiello del Friuli, Udine www.palmanovaoutlet.it

E. MARINELLA Napoli. Riviera di Chiaia, 287.

T: 081 2451182 - www.marinellanapoli.it The epitome of Italian elegance, in addition to its famous handcrafted ties, Neapolitan sartorial brand E. Marinella also stocks a range of accessories including small leather goods, luggage, fragrances, watches and eyewear but also outerwear, shirts and knitwear. The brand also caters to women with a selection of bags and scarves.

Thanks to Maurizio Marinella, third generation heir to the family, the brand’s passion for elegance and quality continue to live on in the meticulous quality of its raw materials and attention to manufacture.

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ADDRESS BOOK Puglia Outlet Village (40 minutes from Bari). Molfetta, Bari www. pugliaoutlet.it MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLETS www.mcarthurglen.it Serravalle Designer Outlet (50 minutes from Milan).

Serravalle Scrivia, Alessandria Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet (30 minutes from Venice). Noventa di Piave, Venezia La Reggia Designer Outlet (20 minutes from Naples).

Marcianise, Caserta Castel Romano Designer Outlet (20 minutes fromRome). Castel Romano, Roma Barberino Designer Outlet (30 minutes from Florence and 45 from Bologna).

Barberino di Mugello, Firenze SCALO MILANO CITY STYLE (20 minutes from Milan). Locate Triulzi, Milano www.scalomilano.it THE MALL LUXURY OUTLET www.themall.it The Mall Florence. Leccio Reggello, Firenze The Mall Sanremo (opening soon) THE STYLE OUTLETS www.thestyleoutlets.it Castel Guelfo The Style Outlets (20 minutes from Bologna).

Castel Guelfo di Bologna, Bologna castel-guelfo.thestyleoutlets.it Vicolungo The Style Outlets (30 minutes from Milan). Vicolungo, Novara vicolungo.thestyleoutlets.it VALUE RETAIL www.valueretail.com Fidenza Village (1 hour 20 minutes from Milan and from Bologna).

Fidenza, Parma FidenzaVillage.com

GOURMET DESTINATIONS Coffee and pastry shops, food shops and gelato Armani/Dolci (Milano) www.armanidolci.com Caffè Florian (Venezia) www.lavena.it Caffè Lavena (Venezia) www.caffeflorian.com Cova Pasticceria (Milano) www.pasticceriacova.com Ernst Knam (Milano) www.eknam.com Gran Caffè Gambrinus (Napoli) www.grancaffegambrinus.com Gran Caffè Quadri (Venezia) www.alajmo.it

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Harry’s Bar (Venezia) www.harrysbarvenezia.com Pasticcerie Marchesi (Milano) www.pasticceriamarchesi.it Sant’Ambroeus (Milano) www.santambroeusmilano.it EATALY www.eataly.net Torino. Via Nizza, 230/14, via Lagrange, 3, Pinerolo (Torino) and Monticello d’Alba (Alba-Bra).

Milano. Piazza XXV Aprile, 10 and via Durini, 28.

Roma. Piazzale XII Ottobre 1492.

Genova. Edificio Millo Porto Antico Calata Cattaneo, 15.

Piacenza. Stradone Farnese, 39.

Bologna. Via degli Orefici, 19.

Forlì. Piazza Saffi, 45.

Firenze. Via De Martelli, 22R. Bari. Fiera del Levante Lungomare Starita, 4.

Trieste. Riva Tommaso Gulli, 1.

Illy Caffè Milano. Piazza Gae Aulenti, 36.

Via Montenapoleone, 19. www.illy.com la Rinascente Food Hall Milano. Piazza Duomo. www.rinascente.it PECK Al Peck (restaurant) Piccolo Peck (gastronomic café).

Milano. Via Spadari, 9. www.peck.it

TOP RESTAURANTS Michelin-starred and five star restaurants

MILANO Acanto (c/o Hotel Principe di Savoia) www.hotelprincipedisavoia.com Alice Ristorante (c/o Eataly Smeraldo) www.aliceristorante.it Armani/Ristorante (c/o Armani Hotel) milan.armanihotels.com Cracco www.ristorantecracco.it D’O www.cucinapop.do Don Carlos (c/o Grand Hotel et de Milan) www.ristorantedoncarlos.it Enrico Bartolini al MUDEC (c/o MUDEC-Museo delle Culture) www.mudec.it - www.enricobartolini.net

MULTIBRAND BOUTIQUES Pisa Orologeria www.pisaorologeria.com Situated at the centre of Milan, in Via Verri 7, the Pisa Flagship Store combines the elegance of a historic Palace, the atmosphere of a Lounge dedicated to Haute Horlogerie and the solemnity of a Temple of Time.

Also the Patek Philippe Boutique at Pisa Orologeria is a welcoming showroom, the perfect backdrop to the collections of the Geneva-based maison.

Rocca 1794 www.rocca1794.com Since 1794, Rocca has selected the best jewels and watches from the most prestigious national and international brands. Rocca 1794 boutiques are located in Bari, Bologna, Catania, Lecce, Lugano (Switzerland), Malpensa airport (near Milan), Mantua, Milan, Orio al Serio airport (near Bergamo), Padua, Taormina, Turin and recently Venice.

ROLEX RETAILERS MILAN Rolex Boutique by Pisa Orologeria www.pisaorologeria.com Gobbi 1842 www.gobbi1842.com Orologeria Luigi Verga www.luigiverga.it Luigi Verga Orologi www.vergaorologi.it Rocca 1794 www.rocca1794.com Ronchi www.ronchigioielli.com ROME Bedetti www.bedetti.it Diego Cataldi www.diegocataldi.it Grande www.gioielleriagrande.it Hausmann & C. www.hausmann-co.com Luigi de Pascalis Gioielli VENICE Salvadori Boutique Rolex www.salvadori-venezia.eu FLORENCE Cassetti Boutique Rolex www.cassetti.it Fani Gioielli www.fanigioielli.info NAPLES Monetti www.monettiorologi.com

Felix Lo Basso (c/o TownHouse Duomo) duomo.townhousehotels.com felixlobassorestaurant.it

Antinoo’s (c/o Centurion Palace Venezia) www.sinahotels.com

Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia www.aimoenadia.com

Do Leoni (c/o Londra Palace) www.londrapalace.com

Innocenti Evasioni www.innocentievasioni.com Iyo www.iyo.it Joia-Alta Cucina Naturale www.joia.it Lume www.lumemilano.com Marchesi alla Scala www.marchesi.it Ristorante Berton www.ristoranteberton.com Ristorante Gastronomico (c/o Palazzo Parigi) www.palazzoparigi.com Sadler www.sadler.it Seta (c/o Mandarin Oriental Milan) www.mandarinoriental.com

Dopolavoro (c/o JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa) www.jwvenice.com L’Alcova (c/o Ca’ Sagredo Hotel) www.casagredohotel.com Glam (c/o Palazzo Venart) www.palazzovenart.com Met (c/o Hotel Metropole) www.hotelmetropole.com Oro (c/o Belmond Hotel Cipriani) www.belmond.com Osteria Da Fiore www.dafiore.net Quadri www.alajmo.it Ridotto (Il) www.ilridotto.com Terrazza Danieli (c/o Hotel Danieli) www.terrazzadanieli.com

Tokuyoshi www.ristorantetokuyoshi.com

Venissa www.venissa.it

Trussardi alla Scala www.trussardiallascala.com

ROME Enoteca La Torre www.enotecalatorreroma.com

VENICE Aman Venice Restaurant (c/o Aman Venice) www.aman.com

Il Pagliaccio www.ristoranteilpagliaccio.com FLORENCE Enoteca Pinchiorri www.enotecapinchiorri.it NAPLES, AMALFI COAST, ISCHIA AND CAPRI Caruso Roof Garden (c/o Grand Hotel Vesuvio) www.vesuvio.it/caruso Da Paolino Lemon Trees www.paolinocapri.com Don Alfonso 1890 www.donalfonso.com La Cantinella www.lacantinella.it AND MORE… Lombardy Da Vittorio Bergamo. Via Cantalupa, 17 (Brusaporto). www.davittorio.com

Tano passami l’olio www.tanopassamilolio.it

Vun (c/o Park Hyatt Milano) www.ristorante-vun.it

Metamorfosi www.metamorfosiroma.com

Emilia-Romagna Osteria Francescana Modena. Via Stella, 22. www.osteriafrancescana.it Marche Madonnina del Pescatore Ancona. Senigallia, www.morenocedroni.it

Il Pagliaccio (c/o Hotel Rome Cavalieri) www.ristoranteilpagliaccio.com La Pergola (c/o Hotel Rome Cavalieri) www.romecavalieri.com

Piedmont Piazza Duomo Cuneo. Piazza Risorgimento, 4 (Alba). www.piazzaduomoalba.it Villa Crespi Novara. Via G. Fava, 18 (Orta San Giulio). www.villacrespi.it

LA PERGOLA Roma. c/o Hotel Rome Cavalieri. Via A. Cadlolo, 101.

T: 06 35092152 - romecavalieri.com Guests are treated to a breathtaking view of the Eternal City at one of the world’s most beautiful restaurants. La Pergola is the first and only three Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome, and under the supervision of chef Heinz Beck it has become a temple of international gastronomy. Starting with the incomparable quality of unique ingredients, the talented chef’s cuisine never ceases to offer new taste sensations, based on the authentic flavours of Italian and Mediterranean tradition.

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Annual events in Italy More contents on

End of January | Bari Opera Season opening. www.fondazionepetruzzelli.com End of January | Trentino, Val di Fassa.

Ski-marathon. www.marcialonga.it Mid-28 February | Venice and Viareggio (Tuscany).

Carnival time. www.where-venice.com 3rd week of February | Milan.

Milano Fashion Week. www.wheremilan.com 25-26 March | Several locations.

Spring Days (FAI-Fondo Ambiente Italiano/Italian National Trust) www.giornatefai.it 2 April | Rome.

Marathon. www.maratonadiroma.it 4-9 April | Milan.

Design Week. www.wheremilan.com 9-12 April | Verona.

Vinitaly. www.vinitaly.com 19-23 April | Milan.

Tempo di Libri. Italian Bookfair. www.tempodilibri.it 4-11 May | Milan.

Food City. www.wheremilan.com 5-28 May | From Olbia (Sardinia) to Milan Giro d’Italia (100th edition). www.giroditalia.it 10-21 May | Rome.

Tennis. Internazionali BNL d’Italia www.internazionalibnlditalia.com 13 May-27 November | Venice.

Biennale Arte. Viva Arte Viva. www.labiennale.org 18-21 May | Brescia-Padua-Rome-Parma-Brescia.

Mille Miglia 2017 (90th edition). www.1000miglia.it 18-22 May | Turin.

International Bookfair. www.salonelibro.it

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19-21 May | Milan.

Piano City. www.wheremilan.com 26-28 May | Taormina (Sicily).

43rd G7 Summit.

2-4 June | Mugello (Tuscany).

Moto GP. Gran Premio d’Italia www.motogp.com 5-11 June | Milan.

Photo Week. www.wheremilan.com 23 June-27 August | Verona.

Arena Opera Festival. www.arena.it 2 July | Siena.

Palio. www.ilpalio.org 7-16 July | Perugia.

Umbria Jazz. www.umbriajazz.com 14-22 July | Salerno (Giffoni Valle Piana).

Giffoni Film Festival. www.giffonifilmfestival.it 15-16 July | Venice.

Festa del Redentore. www.where-venice.com 16 August | Siena.

Palio. www.ilpalio.org 27 August | Salento area (Puglia).

La Notte della Taranta www.lanottedellataranta.it 30 August-9 September | Venice.

International Exhibition of Cinematographic Art. www.labiennale.org 1-3 September | Monza (Milan) Formula 1. Gran Premio Heineken d’Italia. www.formula1.com - www.monzanet.it 20-26 September | Milan.

Milano Fashion Week. www.cameramoda.it 21-26 September | Genoa.

International Boat Show. www.salonenautico.com 8 October | Trieste.

Barcolana. www.barcolana.it 21 November | Venice.

Festa della Salute. www.where-venice.com 7 December | Milan.

Teatro alla Scala Première “Andrea Chénier” www.teatroallascala.org

Save the Date Arts and attractions in Italy. This season’s not-to-be-missed dates, plus a pick of several other exclusive events that Italia Luxury has chosen just for you. Check out the country’s rich cultural scene.

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Art If you’re in Venice, the coolest, most unmissable event is the Hirst exhibition.

However, Italian art reigns supreme in Pompeii and Rome, and focuses on Pompeian classicism and sumptuous 17th-century Baroque

ROME 17TH CENTURY ITALIAN ART AT THE COURT OF SPAIN Boasting an extraordinary collection of paintings and sculpture, the exhibition explores the close relationship between the Spanish court and the Italian states during the 17th century. A unique trip into the world of Naturalism, Classicism and Baroque, this exhibition is hosted on two floors of the magnificent 17th-century palazzo owned by the Presidency of the Italian Republic.

14 April – 30 July From Caravaggio to Bernini. Masterpieces of the Italian ‘Seicento’ from the Spanish Royal Collection.

Scuderie del Quirinale, via XXIV Maggio 16 - www.scuderiequirinale.it

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Caravaggio, Salome with the Head of John the Baptist (1609), from the Royal Palace of Madrid.

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VENICE THE INNOVATIVE, MYSTERIOUS HIRST The first major solo exhibition dedicated to British artist Damien Hirst in Italy is an innovative project that involves both of the Pinault Foundation’s exhibition spaces. Billed as ’10 years in the making’, expressly at the artist’s wish, the contents of the exhibition were kept under wraps until the opening. Visitors are greeted by a bizarre, ambiguous world, huge sculptures and collections of precious artifacts, dredged up from the depths of the ocean to generate questions and create disbelief.

9 April - 3 December Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable

Palazzo Grassi, Campo San Samuele 3231 / Punta della Dogana, Dorsoduro 2, Venice www.palazzograssi.it

FONTANELLATO ART IN A LABYRINTH Carlo Mattioli is one of the most interesting names in 20th-century Italian art, and the Labirinto della Masone pays tribute to him with an exhibition featuring 60 works spanning 30 years of the artist’s career (1961-1993). This exhibition is accompanied by a fringe event at Parma’s Palatina Library titled ‘Nella pagina e nello spazio. Mattioli illustratore e scenografo’. It’s a great opportunity to visit the large, quaint bamboo labyrinth in which it is housed.

27 May – 24 September Carlo Mattioli

Masone Labyrinth, Strada Masone 121 Fontanellato (Parma) - www.labirintodifrancomariaricci.it

Carlo Mattioli, Papaveri in Versilia (1974).

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DELIGHT IN THE GREAT BEAUTY | SAVE THE DATE POMPEII THE FRUITFUL MEETING OF CULTURES ‘Pompeii and the Greeks’ is an exhibition bearing witness to the many cultures that have left their mark on the ancient city of Pompeii from its foundation to its destruction when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. This exhibition explores the stratification and sometimes contradictory relationships between the cultures of the ancient Italic peoples, Etruscans, Greeks and Romans that crisscrossed its history; a journey to discover the many souls of an ancient city and its multiple identities. The exhibition features 600 artifacts, including ceramics, ornaments, weapons, architectural elements and sculptures, on loan from major national and European museums.

12 April - 27 November Pompeii and the Greeks

Palestra Grande, Pompeii (Naples) - www.pompeiisites.org

GENOA “WHEN I KNOW YOUR SOUL, I WILL PAINT YOUR EYES” His models said that posing for him was like baring their souls.

This is a part of the romantic myth that surrounds Amedeo Modigliani, a brilliant, dissolute artist and charming dandy, who lived an intense, but short life. Featuring thirty paintings and drawings from important museums and collections, the exhibition reveals the enormous value of his independent exploration of art in early 20th-century Paris during a decade of turbulent change.

16 March - 16 July Modigliani Amedeo Modigliani, Giovane con i capelli rossi or Lo studente (1919).

MILAN THE HISTORY OF A BRAND From May to September, la Rinascente will be celebrating its centennial, 100 years from the time when Gabriele d’Annunzio invented its name. This exhibition is a page out of Milan’s history and focuses on the social phenomena that have accompanied modernization, women’s rights and the history of design and fashion. From the moment it opened its doors, la Rinascente became synonymous with unique avant-garde experimentation that incorporated innovative ideas from all over Europe.

24 May – 24 September lR 100 Rinascente. Stories of Innovation Palazzo Reale, piazza Duomo 12, Milan. www.palazzorealemilano.it - www.rinascente.it

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Piazza Matteotti 9, Genoa www.modiglianigenova.it - www.palazzoducale.genova.it

Photography Until 10 September, Venice will host the pop universe of David LaChapelle, one of the world’s most irreverent contemporary photographers. For something completely different, visit Rovereto’s MART where pure architectural lines are revealed through the lens VENICE EXCESS AND DREAMS The surreal, baroque, and pop universe of David LaChapelle is currently on display at one of Venice’s most interesting and beautiful museums, the Casa dei Tre Oci. This large solo show presents more than 100 images from the 1990s to the present, including, for the first time ever, the New World series: 11 works marking the artist’s return to the human figure.

These works are centered on Paradise, and representations of joy, nature, and the soul.

12 April – 10 September David LaChapelle. Lost + Found The First Supper, 2017 ©David LaChapelle

Casa dei Tre Oci, Giudecca, Fondamenta delle Zitelle 43, Venice www.treoci.org

ROVERETO ARCHITECTURE REVEALED THROUGH THE LENS This exhibition examines how the photographer’s perception alters when portraying the architecture of buildings. It exhibits the impersonal style of the late 19th century, the search for a new language of historical avant-garde art and the orientation of the post-war period, amidst press photography, shots of urban spaces and abstract experimentation. Several historical images featured in books published by Alinari are on display, in addition to those captured by famous photographers including Gabriele Basilico, Lucia Moholy, George Everard Kidder Smith, Fulvio Roiter, Ugo Mulas and Cesare Colombo.

7 May – 27 August Building with Light Architectural Photography from the MART Archives

MART Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto, corso Bettini 43, Rovereto (Trento) www.mart.tn.it

George Everard Kidder Smith, New York, Breda Pavilion at the 29th Milan Fair (Luciano BaldessariMarcello Grisotti, 1952).

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Entertainment Numerous spectacular locations have been chosen to host Italy’s top summertime events. From the Roman Forum to the medieval heart of Umbria, from the Lagoon of Venice to Verona’s Roman Arena, several emotion-packed experiences await you under the stars

Forum of Augustus. © photo Andrea Franceschini

ROME REDISCOVERING HISTORY While admiring the remains of the Roman Forum, you can’t help but imagine what life was like during the days of the Roman Empire. The answer is found at an exciting evening performance where, during two historic tours that are enhanced by cutting-edge technology, special effects and screenings, stones, fragments and columns are brought to life, offering visitors a chance to see what they looked like in a bygone era.

13 April - 12 November Journeys Through Ancient Rome

Forum of Augustus, via Alessandrina Forum of Caesar, Trajan’s Forum, near the Colonna Traiana www.viaggioneifori.it, www.turismoroma.it

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Forum of Caesar. © photo Andrea Franceschini

VERONA ‘BEL CANTO’, AN OPEN-AIR EXPERIENCE In summer, for the last one hundred years, Verona’s picturesque Roman amphitheatre is transformed into the largest open-air opera house in the world.

This season, for 48 evenings, the 95th annual Verona Opera Festival will once again offer audiences a rich line-up of five operas and three gala events. Don’t miss Aida, Giuseppe Verdi’s famous masterpiece and the symbol of the Festival, as well as the eagerly-awaited Roberto Bolle and Friends gala (17 July).

23 June-27 August Arena Opera Festival

Arena di Verona, Piazza Bra 1, Verona www.arena.it Arena -AIDA_FotoEnnevi

PERUGIA ON STREETS AND STAGES With its Gothic palaces and Etruscan walls, the beautiful 13th-century town of Perugia is the perfect setting for its swinging 10-day July festival. The Arena Santa Giuliana hosts most performances, but events are also held at other venues in the town’s historic centre. With headline acts such as Kraftwerk, Brian Wilson, Enrico Rava, Fabrizio Bosso, Stefano Bollani, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Wayne Shorter and Paolo Fresu, Umbria Jazz has put the city firmly on the jazz map of the world.

7-16 July Umbria Jazz

Several locations in Perugia and its outlying areas www.umbriajazz.com

Brian Wilson

VENICE STARS IN THE LAGOON The prestigious Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world – it’s been running annually since 1932 and contenders flock to it in hopes of winning the coveted Golden Lion Award. During the film festival, international stars, VIPs, journalists and film buffs meet and mingle at the Lido’s Palazzo del Cinema and on the Marconi promenade. This year is no exception Venice’s film festival continues to be the coolest event of the year.

30 August-9 September 74th Venice International Film Festival

Palazzo del Cinema, Lungomare Marconi, Lido di Venezia www.labiennale.org

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Events In summer, Italy offers an action-packed calendar of traditional historical events, renowned for being amongst the best and most spectacular in the world. From the Palio in Siena to Monza’s Formula 1, these happenings attract thousands of enthusiastic spectators, annually

SIENA HORSES AND RIDERS The Palio of Siena, which resembles a form of medieval jousting, is an ancient competition between Siena’s ‘Contrade’, or districts. During the event, deeply honored by the people of Siena, ten horses and ten riders, representing 10 of the city’s ‘Contrade’, compete for the ‘Palio’, a banner of painted silk. The competition takes place in the beautiful Piazza del Campo. The horses must run three laps around the Campo in a fierce fight for a win. In this no-holds-barred race, lasting just over a minute, a horse can win even without its rider (this is very dangerous as jockeys ride without saddles and often fall off the horses’ sweaty backs).

The Palio of Siena 2 July, Palio di Provenzano 16 August, Palio dell’Assunta Piazza del Campo, Siena www.ilpalio.org

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PUGLIA AN EXCEPTIONAL COLLABORATION ‘La Notte della Taranta’, or ‘Night of the Tarantula’ is one of the most enthralling events devoted to popular culture in Europe. It takes place in Salento, one of Puglia’s most beautiful regions, and focuses on promoting traditional music and its fusion with other types of music, including rock, jazz and classical music. Held in various squares throughout Salento, this event culminates with a mega concert in Melpignano (27 August) featuring a line-up of internationally acclaimed musicians.

27 August The Night of the Tarantula Salento area (Puglia) www.lanottedellataranta.it

VENICE THE NIGHT OF FIREWORKS Commemorating the city’s delivrance from the plague in the 16th century, the ‘Festa del Redentore’ or Feast of the Redeemer, is a religious holiday and spectacular event much loved by the people of Venice. For two days, during the third week in July, a bridge of boats, across the Giudecca Canal links the church with the banks of the Zattere in Dorsoduro, and hundreds of boats of all shapes and sizes fill the Giudecca.

In addition to regattas and parties throughout the city, the highlight of the event is the fireworks display, which lights up the entire basin of St. Marks on the Saturday evening.

15-16 July Feast of the Redeemer San Marco basin, Venice www.where-venice.com

MONZA THE MAGIC OF MONZA AND FERRARI’S HOME RACE Fasten your seat belt: it’s Formula 1 season in Monza. In September, Italy’s electrifying Grand Prix returns to the city’s historical National Autodrome, the ‘Temple of Speed’ that has hosted this spectacular event since 1992 and seen the participation of several of the world’s greatest racing drivers.

Built in the park of Monza’s Villa Reale, this super-quick circuit features long straights, tight chicanes and high-speed curves, and is one of the season’s most popular races on the Formula 1 World Championships calendar.

1-3 September Formula 1. Heineken Grand Prix of Italy

Autodromo Nazionale Monza, via Vedano 5 - Parco di Monza www.monzanet.it, www.formula1.com

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起被世上最多人见过的 风景，当属美国加利福 尼亚州。这并不是因为 此处拥有全球最多的游 客，而是得益于前《 国家地理》杂志摄影师查尔斯•奥雷尔在 1996年来到此处，在 “极乐”的状态下拍摄的照片 而《极乐》也成为了该作品的名字）。该照 片在被比尔•盖茨选作微软操作系统电脑的 桌面背景后，便从此走进人们的视线，被十 几亿人所观赏。这张风景照虽不特殊，却很 完美：晴朗的天空衬映出丘陵柔软的轮廓， 不规则的云朵则将天空点缀的愈加碧蓝， 却不至于失真。可是你知道吗？此般风景在 意大利却比比皆是！在这里，标志性的风景 数不胜数，像明信片一样定格在人们的脑海 当中：托斯卡纳绵延起伏的山丘和漫山遍野 的柏树、多洛米蒂山峰划出的天际线、普利 亚大区的崎岖地形、皮埃蒙特大区的葡萄庄 园、利古里亚大区的梯田、科莫湖的岸边， 还有与翡翠海岸相连的蔚蓝大海……然而这 还不是全部，当人们提到 “意大利风景” 时，映入人们脑海的是自然环境与人类文明 的结合体（这便是为何 “意大利风景” 这 个词在其他的语言里都没有一个完全确切的 翻译）：人类文明经历了二十五个世纪的沉 淀，从古时期的腓尼基人、希腊人、阿拉伯 人、诺曼人、“野蛮人”和罗马人，到近代 的欧洲王室，每个时代的人们都在这片土地 上留下了自己的足迹。因此在意大利的“风 景”里，是无法把艺术和自然区分开来的， 古代文明的神殿和露天剧场与海洋、陆地共 同刻画时空，教堂的大理石身躯和葱郁的树 木一起编织风景；建筑改变着景观，而景 观又被记录在谱写了艺术史的画作当中。一 切交相辉映，为我们带来无限的惊喜与回 味……而如今，你就站在这里，沐浴在意大 利的夏日里，这一切的丰饶与美好正在等着 你来亲自探索，这是何等的幸运啊！

退税指南 1. 增值税（意大利语：IVA）是一种附加在商品和 服务上的增值税，是欧盟增值税制度的一部分。 2. 在某些情况下，旅客可以获得增值税的返还，但 酒店、餐馆、出租车或代理机构提供的服务不享 受退税。 3. 您必须符合以下条件，才能享受退税： • 您是非欧盟居民; • 您所购的商品仅供个人或家庭使用，并携带在行 李箱内; • 您所购商品的总价值超过154.94欧元（含增值 税; • 您拥有所购商品的发票。该发票应包括所购商品 的描述、您的个人信息以及您的护照或任何其他 等效文件的详细信息; • 所购商品需在购买当月之后的第三个月内离开欧 盟地区; • 按照海关要求办理相关手续; • 将商品发票在购买后的四个月内退回给意大利零 售商。 4. 您所购买的商品和相关发票必须在离开欧盟地区 时的海关出口处出示（如果您打算将购买的商品 包装在您的托运行李中，则必须在办理登机手续 之前前往海关。 5. 在离开欧盟地区后，旅客必须将经由海关认证的 原始发票退回给意大利零售商。所述发票必须自 开具日期起四个月内退回。 6. 退税服务可由意大利零售商直接提供（但请确保 您所选商店的橱窗上贴有“ Tax Free Shopping”或“Euro Tax Free”标识）。 7. 多数免税公司可在货物离开意大利或欧盟地区时 即刻提供增值税现金退税服务（因此乘客可省略 将发票退给零售商的步骤）。但是，这一程序仅 适用于大型国际机场或主要边境口岸。多数大型 百货公司都设有退税办公室。 8. 免税公司在提供服务时会收取一笔小额的服务 费，该金额将直接从退还给旅客的增值税中扣除。 9. 如果旅客在合理的时间内没有收到增值税退款， 应重新联系意大利零售商或上述退税公司之一。

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10.不过请注意，增值税不能直接由海关退还。

来意大利不是为了 寻找美好的事物， 而是为了寻找生活。

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Damiani在成立以来的九十多年中始终 赞颂纯美之爱，而Cupido（丘比特）系 列更是为品牌历史谱写出新的篇章。每一 枚钻戒都拥有象征完美的和谐比例；永 恒戒上镶有三颗或五颗钻石，可用来庆 祝周年纪念或婴儿诞生，续写夫妻关于幸 福的承诺。 一条白金缎带轻柔地缠绕手指，由此昭示 两人坚不可摧的爱与连结。纯净炫目的钻 石傲然居于指环中央，赋予整枚戒指动感 和简单纯粹的美。 Via Montanapoleone, 10. T: 02 76028088 www.damiani.com 罗卡1794 ROCCA 1794

RODO是创始人Romualdo Dori的缩 写，他在1956年创立了这个品牌。自五 十年代成立之时，坐落于马尔凯大区腹地 的工厂就开始生产标志性的稻草和柳条编 织手袋，这些手袋迅速在全球范围走红， 也由此确立了RODO品牌在该类产品中的 领军地位。各界明星如凯特•温斯莱特、 凯特•布兰切特、伊丽莎白•赫尔利、碧 昂丝和杰西卡•阿尔巴都使用过RODO手 袋。凭借原材料的高品质保证和专业的手 工技艺，随着时间的推移该品牌推出了一 系列为女性精心打造的产品，其中不乏诸 多备受追捧的日常及晚宴手袋、金属和真 皮配饰以及晚宴或日常鞋类产品。 Corso Matteotti, 14.

T: 02 84928436 www.rodo.it 比萨钟表劳力士精品店 ROLEX BOUTIQUE OF PISA OROLOGERIA

劳力士是由连襟汉斯•威尔斯多夫 (Hans Wilsdorf) 和阿尔弗雷德•戴维 斯 (Alfred Davis) 于 1905 年创立的。 现在，一个多世纪过去了，其金色皇冠标 志依然是卓越时计的象征。珍稀珠宝与精 致器件的相融，造就了我们这个时代最伟

七十余年来，这家修葺一新的旗舰店一直 是腕表爱好者的天堂。作为米兰创新高档 制表技术的圣殿，Pisa Orologeria拥有 1000多平米的展示空间，共有40多个 全球最受喜爱的钟表品牌，包括江诗丹 顿、朗格、伯爵、宝珀、宝玑、宝格丽、 萧邦、爱彼、宇舶、雅典表、万国表、积 家、沛纳海、罗杰杜彼，该店还是意大利 首家百达翡丽专卖店。 店内还设有图书馆、展示活动区、销售各 种运动表、复杂功能表、女式表以及奇特 表款的沙龙，一个辅助中心、一间专业工 坊，以及独具特色的包装服务处确保您的 腕表可以送往世界各地。 Via Pietro Verri, 7 - T: 02 762081. www.pisaorologeria.com 达米亚尼 DAMIANI

Damiani是一家成立于1924年的意 大利家族企业，品牌旗舰店位于Via Sant’Andrea街角。这家奢华珠宝店为 客户展示一系列纯手工打造的精品，彰显 意大利设计的永恒魅力。

自 18 世纪以来，珠宝和钟表制造大师 罗卡 (Rocca) 一直都是进口瑞士奢华 腕表的首批商家之一。其中最负盛名 的品牌包括：达米亚尼 (Damiani), 劳 力士 (Rolex), 欧米茄 (Omega), 卡地 亚 (Cartier), 豪爵 (Roger Dubuis), 伯爵 (Piaget), 江诗丹顿 (Vacheron Constantin), 宝玑 (Breguet), 积家 (Jaeger-LeCoultre), 帝舵 (Tudor), 名士 (Baume&Mercier) 和 韦尼尼 (Venini). 罗卡可以确保优秀的专业能力 和专家级的咨询服务。 Piazza Duomo, 25 - T: 02 8057447. www.rocca1794.com AUDEMARS PIGUET 位于蒙特拿破仑大街6号的AUDEMARS PIGUET（爱彼表）专卖店环境雅致，氛围 温馨，进店客人可以在此感受到来自布拉苏 斯的这一钟表世家的精神传统。作为历史最 为悠久的高级钟表制造商之一，爱彼表至 今仍由创始家族所有。尽管这里仅是爱彼 品牌旗下的一家小型专卖店，却依然陈列 着品牌的四大时计系列：皇家橡树（Royal

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Oak）系列、皇家橡树离岸（Royal Oak Offshore）系列、千禧（Millenary）系列 以及Jules Audemars系列。客人在此还可 以欣赏到爱彼表专卖店独家打造的特别版 腕表和数枚复杂腕表。该店提供全球运送服 务，申请即可享受。 Via Montenapoleone, 6. T: 02 76003115 www.audemarspiguet.com

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作为历史悠久的艺术香水品牌，威尼斯商 人从古代维尼托共和国的传统和高超的手 工技艺以及几个世纪以来与东方的香料贸 易中汲取灵感，融入穆拉诺岛著名的手工 玻璃制作工艺——如MURANO及NOBIL HOMO系列，并采用稀有香料和香氛， 打造当代独树一帜的香水系列。威尼斯商 人这个品牌在意大利威尼斯已有诸多门 店，这回它把这些稀有的香氛带到了米兰 的中心，而且是在快要成为“大师级香水 区”的布雷拉区：进入格调高雅的门店， 即可尽情欣赏该品牌的所有产品，让自己 沉浸在高级香水的魅力当中。 Milano. Via Brera, 4 www.themerchantofvenice.com AL PECK

百达翡丽是世界上最名贵的腕表品牌之 一，PISA表行为其打造了一个专属而私 密的空间来彰显该品牌产品的完美工艺 和传承精髓。门店的灵感源自于艺术装饰 风格(ART DECO)和上世纪三十年代优 雅、朴素的设计风格，并由粉红印度木、 乌檀木、雀眼枫木、汉白玉和真皮等珍贵 装饰材质增添尊贵气质。陈列空间更是向 PISA表行和百达翡丽的多年合作致敬， 两家企业间互相信任、尊重的合作关系可 追溯至上个世纪九十年代。对每一个建筑 细节的极致追求和雅致的家具陈设则为来 自日内瓦的华丽腕表系列提供了最完美的 展示背景。 Via Verri, 9 – T: 02 762081 www.patek.com www.pisaorologeria.com

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下来几个月则会有“鱼汤”、“餐桌上的 烤肉”、“阿尔卑斯香料烤猪肉”、“海 藻和贝类”、“大米、谷物和淡水鱼”出 场。除主题菜单之外，AL PECK还提供 标准的单点菜单，将传统和创意恰到好处 地结合在一起。 Milano. Via Spadari, 9. T: 02 8023161 www.peck.it

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РЕДАКЦИОННАЯ СТАТЬЯ

Порядок возмещения налога на добавленную стоимость

амый популярный в мире пейзаж находится в Калифорнии. Он популярен совсем не потому, что физически является самым посещаемым, а благодаря

фотографии, сделанной в 1996 году Чарльзом О’Риром, который тогда работал для National Geographic и запечатлел его в момент «экстаза» (так называется эта фотография). Билл Гейтс выбрал этот вид в качестве обоев для рабочего стола всех компьютеров, на которых установлена операционная система Microsoft: таким образом, этот пейзаж в течение многих лет был перед глазами каждого из нас, и в общей сложности собрал около одного миллиарда взглядов. Этот пейзаж поражает не красотой, а совершенством: мягкая линия холма выделяется на фоне чистого неба, но этого недостаточно, чтобы пейзаж казался нереалистичным. Дело вот в чем: в Италии полно таких уголков. В Италии тоже есть знаковые пейзажи, которые словно открытки запечатлелись в коллективном воображении: это идеальная кривая тосканских холмов, усеянных кипарисами. Силуэт Доломитов, изрезанный ландшафт плоскогорья Мурдже, ровные ряды виноградников Пьемонта, спускающиеся террасами склоны Лигурии, берега озера Комо, море Изумрудного побережья. И тем не менее. Это еще не все. Потому что «итальянский пейзаж» (термин, для которого - что не удивительно - нет точного перевода на другие языки) включает как созданное природой, так и созданное человеком: это двадцать пять веков наслоившихся друг на друга цивилизаций - древние финикийцы и греки, арабы и норманны, варвары и римляне, а в более поздний период крупнейшие королевские дома Европы - каждый из них оставил свой след. Результатом этого процесса явился «пейзаж», в котором невозможно провести четкую границу между искусством и природой, где развалины храмов и амфитеатров задают атмосферу так же, как море и суша, где мрамор Кафедрального

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и вам представилась счастливая возможность

В Италию приезжают не столько за удовольствиями, сколько в поисках жизни

лицезреть все эти прелести. Как вам повезло!

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среды, как и растительность, где архитектура преобразует ландшафт, который, в свою очередь, изображается на картинах, вошедших в историю искусства, в бесконечной и захватывающей игре воспоминаний. И вот вы здесь, летом в Италии,

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собора является такой же частью городской

1. НДС (итал.: IVA) это налог на добавленную стоимость в отношении товаров и услуг, который входит в систему взимания налога на добавленную стоимость в Европейском Союзе.

2. В некоторых случаях туристы могут получить возмещение НДС. Это возмещение не распространяется на услуги, предоставленные гостиницами, ресторанами, такси или агентствами.

3. Вы можете иметь право на возмещение НДС, если: • вы не являетесь резидентом ЕС; • приобретенные товары предназначены только для личного или семейного пользования, и перевозятся в вашем багаже; • общая стоимость приобретенных товаров превышает 154,94 евро (с учетом НДС); • факт покупки доказан счетом. Этот счет должен включать описание приобретенных товаров, ваши личные данные, а также данные вашего паспорта или любого другого эквивалентного документа; • товары покидают территорию ЕС до конца третьего месяца после месяца их приобретения; • соблюдены предусмотренные таможенные формальности; • счет возвращен в итальянский магазин в течение четырех месяцев с момента совершения покупки.

4. Приобретенные товары и соответствующий счет должны быть предъявлены на таможне при выезде с территории ЕС (если вы собираетесь упаковать купленные товары в багаж при регистрации, то вы должны посетить таможню ДО регистрации на рейс).

5. После выезда с территории ЕС турист должен вернуть оригинал счета, надлежащим образом завизированный таможенным органом, в итальянский магазин. Этот счет необходимо вернуть в течение четырех месяцев со дня выдачи документа.

6. Возврат может осуществить непосредственно итальянский магазин (однако, убедитесь, что на окне выбранного вами магазина имеется надпись “Tax Free Shopping” или “Euro Tax Free”).

7. Некоторые компании, занимающиеся беспошлинным шопингом, могут немедленно возвращать НДС наличными, когда товар покидает территорию Италии или ЕС (таким образом освобождая туриста от обязательства вернуть счет в магазин). Однако, эта процедура применяется только в крупных международных аэропортах и в местах пересечения границ. Большинство крупных универмагов имеет пункты возврата НДС.

8. Услуги, предоставляемые компаниями по возврату НДС, подразумевают выплату небольшого канцелярского сбора, который непосредственно вычитается из суммы НДС, возвращенной туристу.

9. В случае если турист не получил возмещение НДС в разумные сроки, он или она должны снова связаться с итальянским магазином или одной из вышеупомянутых компаний.

10. Однако обратите внимание, что НДС не может быть возвращен непосредственно таможенными органами. Источник: www.agenziadoganemonopoli.gov.it/ portale/ee/citizen/vta-refund

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Пища для стиля Бренды (со стр. 54) AUDEMARS PIGUET

Расположенный на via Montenapoleone, 6, бутик Audemars Piguet радушно встречает клиен-тов в элегантной атмосфере, которая пропитана духом истории Maison Le Brassus - ста-рейшего производителя в области высокого часового искусства. Легендарный бренд до сих пор принадлежит семье-основателю. Несмотря на то, что это один из самых камерных ма-газинов марки, в нем представлены четыре коллекции Audemars Piguet: Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore, Millenary и Jules Audemars. Кроме того, здесь можно увидеть лимитированные модели, созданные для бутиков Audemars Piguet по всему миру, включая сложные часовые механизмы. По запросу предлагается услуга доставки в любую точку мира.

Milano. Via Montenapoleone, 6.

T: 02 76003115 www.audermarspiguet.com ФЛАГМАНСКИЙ МАГАЗИН PISA OROLOGERIA

Этот обновленный флагманский магазин настоящий рай для любите-лей часов. Уже более 70 лет он является отправной точкой в выборе инновационных первоклассных часовых механизмов в Милане, пред-

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ставляя на площади 1000 кв.м. более 40 самых желанных часовых брендов мира: Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, Piaget, Blancpain, Breguet, Bulgari, Chopard, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Officine Panerai, Roger Dubuis и другие, а также пер-вый в Италии бутик Patek Philippe. Здесь же находится библиотека, вы-ставочный зал для мероприятий, торговые залы, посвященные спор-тивным и женским часам, сверхсложным моделям часового искусства и турбийонам. Для постоянных клиентов - сервисный центр, специализированная мастерская и служба упаковки подарков с гарантированной доставкой в любую точку мира.

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Начиная с 18 века, компания Rocca является одним из важнейших дистрибьюторов швейцарских часовых механизмов премиум-сегмента. Среди всего разнообразия нельзя не обратить внимание на такие известные бренды, как Damiani, Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Roger Dubuis, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tudor, Baume&Mercier и Venini. Профессионализм консультантов и высокий уровень обслуживания - гаранты качества Rocca.

Milano. Piazza Duomo, 25 - T: 02 8057447. www.rocca1794.com

Бренд Rodo появился на свет в 1956 году и получил свое название по первым двум буквам имени и фамилии его основателя Ромуальдо Дори. История успеха марки началась в 50-х гг. со знаменитых плетеных сумок-корзинок из флорентийской соломы. Фабрика, расположенная в самом сердце региона Марке, является бессменным лидером в производстве культовых изделий, известных во всем мире. Их предпочитают такие знаменитости, как Кейт Уинслет, Кейт Бланшетт, Элизабет Херли, Бейонсе и Джессика Альба. Благодаря гарантированному качеству материалов и ремесленному мастерству уже многие годы Rodo создает изделия для женщин: сумки на каждый день и для выходов в свет, металлические и кожаные аксессуары,

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В бутике Rolex часового магазина Pisa Orologeria вы по достоинству оцените безупречное качество обслуживания. Семейство Пиза, работающее в часовой индустрии уже многие годы, знает об этих роскошных механизмах каждую деталь и старается держать высокую планку во всем. Бежевая кожа, декоративные элементы

из зеленого стекла, деревянные панели и мониторы, меняющие изображение от сезона к сезону, создают особую атмосферу Milano. Via Montanapoleone, 24.

T: 02 76317726. www.pisaorologeria.com - www.rolex.com DAMIANI

и многолетней торговлей эфирными маслами с Востоком. Современные ароматы неразрывно связаны со стекольным искусством на острове Мурано, которое славится во всем мире. Обратите внимание на коллекции Murano и Nobil Homo со специями, пряностями и редкими эссенциями. Широко представленный в Венеции, The Mercant of Venice привез свои драгоценные ароматы и в самое сердце Милана, в колоритный квартал Брера, который постепенно становится «кварталом авторской парфюмерии»: он напоминает элегантную шкатулку, открыв которую погружаешься в пленительный мир высокой парфюмерии, где представлены все линии бренда.

Milano. Via Brera, 4. T: 02 80581268 www.themerchantofvenice.com

Основанная в 1924 г, итальянская компания Damiani - семейный бизнес. Флагманский магазин находится на углу via Sant’Andrea. Элитный ювелирный бренд создает изысканные украшения ручной работы в итальянском стиле, которые не утрачивают своего очарования со временем. Коллекция Cupido - новая глава в истории бренда, олицетворяющего чистую любовь на протяжении более 90 лет. Солитер с его гармоничными пропорциями воплощение совершенства. Ювелирное кольцо с тремя или пятью бриллиантами - идеальный подарок на годовщину свадьбы или рождение ребенка, а также прекрасный повод вновь признаться друг другу в искренних чувствах. Изящно опоясывая палец, ободок кольца из белого золота символизирует неразрывную связь. В центре сияет чистый, сверкающий бриллиант, придавая украшению динамичность и простоту.

Milano. Via Montenapoleone, 10 T: 02 76028088. www.damiani.com THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Этот исторический бренд художественной парфюмерии представляет изысканные коллекции, вдохновленные традициями Венеции, её ремесленным мастерством

БУТИК PATEK PHILIPPE КОМПАНИИ PISA OROLOGERIA

Бутик Patek Philippe, принадлежащий компании Pisa Orologeria, представляет собой гостеприимный шоурум, уютное место, в котором подчеркиваются элегантность и история одного из самых авторитетных часовых брендов в мире. Проект был вдохновлен эпохой ар-деко и элегантным, лаконичным дизайном 1930-х годов. Атмосфера бутика является

особенно насыщенной благодаря редким материалам отделки, включающим розовое индийское дерево, черное дерево, клен “птичий глаз”, алебастр и натуральную кожу. Оформление витрин отдает дань уважения партнерству между Pisa Orologeria и Patek Philippe, которое в условиях взаимного доверия и уважения продолжается с ‘90-х годов. Пристальное внимание к архитектурным деталям и хороший вкус при выборе мебели являются прекрасным фоном для великолепных коллекций часового дома из Женевы.

Via Verri, 9 – T: 02 762081 www.patek.com - www.pisaorologeria.com AL PECK

Гастрономический ресторан Al Peck находится на втором этаже исторического магазина Peck на via Spadari. Шефповар Маттео Виготти разработал серию тематических меню. Новое меню «Воскресный ланч» (с 12.00 до 15.00) включает сложносочиненные, изысканно приготовленные блюда с элегантной подачей. Уникальные вкусовые ощущения часто становятся главным предметом обсуждения за обедом. Меню, основанные на местных сезонных ингредиентах, обновляются каждые 6 недель. Из новых предложений: мясное «Болито мисто», «Грибы и зимние овощи», «Рыбный суп», «Барбекю», «Свинина с альпийскими травами», «Водоросли и моллюски», «Рис, крупы и озерная рыба» - все они будут действовать в ближайшие месяцы. Помимо тематических Al Peck предлагает основное меню a la carte, гармонично сочетающее традиции и творческий подход.

Milano. Via Spadari, 9. T: 02 8023161 www.peck.it

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DELIGHT IN THE GREAT BEAUTY | UNIQUE

Look for a map and you’ll find a treasure For four generations, the Pettinaroli family has run a shop in the heart of Milan with passion. Here you can find maps and globes from a bygone era, but also prints, luxury stationery, ex libris and other sought-after items.

The ideal location for a souvenir or a collector’s item. | by Elena Binda

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f you’ve ever looked at a 16th-century map, you’ll remember the emotions that this aroused! The colours, title blocks and types of paper used conjure up a feeling of awe. This is the same emotion you have when admiring an antique print capturing views of a city two centuries ago. If you’re a fan of these things, and happen to be passing through Milan, make sure to plan a visit to Pettinaroli.

In 1881, Francesco Pettinaroli moved to Milan from his hometown of Lago d’Orta. He opened a stationer’s shop with adjoining printing works, and a bookbinding workshop just steps from the Duomo. This soon became a cult address. Impressed by his meticulous workmanship and the quality of his paper, the Milanese began flocking to his shop for all their print requirements: birth announcements, invitations, wedding invitations, business and private letterheads and all types of calling cards.

The shop continued to grow and the history of the family began to be intertwined with that of Milan.

In addition to the theatre programs for La Scala, the Pettinaroli archives captured the changing face of the city with continually updated views of Milan, while each of the owners, over four generations, gradually added their own personal touch by focusing

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on and excelling in different and equally important aspects of the business: typography, collaborations with artisans for the production of exclusive items, premium quality paper and an increasingly prestigious collection of prints and frames.

Today the business is run by Francesco Pettinaroli. Named after his grandfather, who founded the establishment, Francesco specializes in antique prints, a passion that has made him one of the world’s leading experts on the subject. His personal favourites are the prints of mountains.

In April, 2017, “after 130 years spent in the shadow of the Madonnina”, the shop, which still retains its original charm, has relocated

to Brera, the artistic heart of the city. The décor, including the shop’s original antique furniture and lamps, has been enhanced with a few contemporary touches. On entering the establishment, in addition to the a wide selection of maps and globes, customers will find an assortment of exclusive Italian handcrafted leather and paper items. The jewel in the crown of the new location in via Brera is the magnificent collection of prints lining the wall at the back of the shop.

Aficionados from all over the world visit this unique shop daily.

F.Pettinaroli Milan, Via Brera 4 www.fpettinaroli.it www.pettinarolimapsandprints.com

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