Venice on Film: Seven Italian Premieres That Made History
From Visconti’s Sicilian realism to Sorrentino’s Naples of the ’80s, Venice has been the stage for Italian films that defined eras and influenced the world
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Biennale di Venezia: Italy’s Stage to the World
Founded in 1895, the Biennale di Venezia has grown into a constellation of world-class festivals spanning film, art, architecture, and music that define both Italy’s cultural calendar and the global...
ISSIMO’s Travel Guide to Riding A Vespa Around Ischia
Riding a scooter on Ischia is the perfect way to uncover its hidden coves, panoramic peaks, and charming villages—without a map in hand. Here’s your guide to three routes that...
ISSIMO in Stereo
Hop on, rev up, and ride into la dolce vita with our Vespa Vibes playlist – a breezy mix of Italian classics and modern beats made for the open road
Dissonanze at 25
Born in Rome in 2000, Dissonanze was unlike anything Italy had seen before – a festival that fused electronic music, digital art, and experimentation into an unmissable cultural moment. After...
The ISSIMO Edit: Federico Morosi
Federico Morosi, bartender of Il Pellicano, lives and breathes the Il Pellicano spirit. In this ISSIMO Edit, he shares his essential picks – from Bar Roberto T-shirts to Pellicano posters...
ISSIMO x Women in Wine: Marina Cvetić
With her eponymous wine line and an unwavering focus on Abruzzo’s terroir, Marina Cvetić has taken Gianni Masciarelli’s legacy global. In this ISSIMO x Women in Wine conversation, she reflects...
ISSIMO x Women in Wine: Lucia Monti
Meet Lucia Monti, the oenologist and entrepreneur behind Ischia’s family-run Tommasone Wines. A fourth-generation winemaker with deep ties to the island, she’s bringing a fresh, sustainable and fiercely personal approach...
Three Iconic Italian Dishes to Celebrate the End of Summer
We asked La Posta Vecchia’s Chef Andrea Barcia how to celebrate the end of summer on the table. His answer: Tomatoes, truffle, and Tiramisù – three timeless Italian dishes that...
ISSIMO’s Travel Guide to Orvieto
Explore Orvieto’s medieval allure – from its radiant Duomo and underground labyrinths to cliff-top views and cultural wonders
ISSIMO in Stereo
Listen to our favourite songs to be sung out loud – ‘a squarciagola’ – this summer
The Cena all’Italiana – Pelli edition
Hotel Il Pellicano, Mezzatorre, and La Posta Vecchia unite for a three-part dinner series that reimagines the Italian ritual of dinner. Expect creativity, conviviality, and culinary collaboration