Is a ring of 36 cherubs excessive? Perhaps, but those are only the ones around the southern Italian city of Lecce’s Basilica of Santa Croce’s rose window; I count dozens of additional cheeky winged ba

A captivating trail of art, culture and cuisine in Sicily’s capital, Palermo

Years ago before GPS or Loran C made navigation a whole lot easier, I was headed up this coast on an overnight passage from the Strait of Messina to Camerota on the underbelly of Capo Palinuro. I was

From food markets to monasteries, this area brims with special sights

No need to pack your bag! Sun-drenched kitchens, heirloom charm and pasta-ready platters bring southern Italy’s timeless, nonna-infused spirit into your home

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