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Launched in 1960 Rome, the ETR 252 “L’Arlecchino” embodied jet‑age luxury with panoramic windows and all‑First Class seating. Monocle boards its refurbished Naples run, exploring how this retro‑futuristic icon meets modern travel demands.

  • Issue #163
  • 10 min read
The distinctive aerodynamic nose of the ETR 252 L'Arlecchino train at Rome Ostiense station platform
Entrepreneurialism

Start it up

From family to crowdfunding, five small-business owners explain how they funded their ideas without having to ask the bank.

  • Issue #106
  • 12 min read
Start it up
Culture

Tracking changes

Occupying former railway warehouses, Luma Arles is a gallery going full steam ahead with big ambitions and big ideas.

  • Issue #106
  • 9 min read
Tracking changes

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