italian culture
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Rough diamond
The creative residents of Sicily’s delightfully unpolished capital have claimed their home town as a hub for art and design – and a haven for anyone looking to soak up the sun and sea.
Talking Italia
What next for Italy? In this special survey of the nation we look at its fault lines but also the strengths that endure and amaze.
Maestros of the universe
Its cuisine is known the world over and everyone aspires to drive Italian-designed cars. Here are 10 areas in which, economic woes notwithstanding, Italy leads the way.
Observation
Italy’s easy charm is its strength and a weakness, says Tyler Brûlé, but the world can learn from both.
Expo 35: Naples
Away from the dark world of the Camorra, Naples’s real innocence and romance shine through in its family-run restaurants, with locally caught fish, and young couples kissing on Vespas in nearby beauty spots.
