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Discover Imperia through the eyes of locals
Beach Culture

Discover Imperia through the eyes of locals

We toured around Imperia with locals Sandra and Simon and went to all their favourite spots. Please follow along!

Journeying through the Riviera di Levante
Beach Culinary Highlights Culture Village Wine

Journeying through the Riviera di Levante

Journeying through the Riviera di Levante, our favorite spots on the ligurian coast, behind portofino and the cinque terre.

Vogue * PLINIUS
Other

Vogue * PLINIUS

We are absolutely thrilled to have Plinius showcased in Vogue Living.

3-Night Writing Workshop
Activity

3-Night Writing Workshop

Developing the Writer’s Voice: 3-Night Writing Workshop at an Architecturally-Designed Italian Villa - with Natural Wine - Oct 12-15, 2024

BRUTTO
Recipe

BRUTTO

Penne alla vodka is one of the most popular pasta recipes for a reason. The rich and creamy tomato sauce is otherworldly - try it once using this authentic recipe from London-based restaurant BRUTTO and you'll return to it again and again.

Six best mountain escapes!
Activity

Six best mountain escapes!

Stunning destinations in the Dolomites, six places you simply can't miss!

The Art of Slow Travel in Italy's Heartlands
Other

The Art of Slow Travel in Italy's Heartlands

Where each step unfolds a story, and every moment is a delightful exploration!

Taste Piemonte
Culinary Highlights

Taste Piemonte

A Delicious Tour Through le Langhe e Roero with Plinius, Dutch Magazine "The Taste of Italy", and Yvonne Amman

A Perfect Italian weekend  - The Collection
Perfect Italian Weekend

A Perfect Italian weekend - The Collection

Every week we ask interesting and inspirational Italians, and Italians at heart, to take us along for a perfect, local weekend

Pandolce Genovese
Recipe

Pandolce Genovese

Pandolce is to Genoa what the now-famous panettone is to Milan. This Christmas Cake is obligatory in Liguria during the holiday season.

Pasta alla Norma
Recipe

Pasta alla Norma

One of my favourite Italian pasta recipe: Pasta alla Norma.

A Stylish Toast to the Holidays: The Glamorous Negroni Affair
Recipe

A Stylish Toast to the Holidays: The Glamorous Negroni Affair

The Glamourous Negroni Recipe: Ingredients: 1 oz Gin 1 oz Campari 1 oz Sweet Vermouth Orange Twist (for garnish)

Pinolata della Val d'Aveto
Recipe

Pinolata della Val d'Aveto

A momentary escape to the Italian Riviera, the Pinolata della Val d'Aveto invites you to savor the magic of Ligurian gastronomy.

A Perfect Italian weekend - Cilento
Perfect Italian Weekend

A Perfect Italian weekend - Cilento

Stephanie Pander is a travel writer and lives partly in Amsterdam, partly in the Cilento region in the far south of Italy. In a small village, high on a mountain ridge overlooking the sea, she works out her travel stories

Italian-Inspired Christmas Gift Ideas from Plinius Homes

Italian-Inspired Christmas Gift Ideas from Plinius Homes

Italian-Inspired Christmas Gift Ideas from Plinius Homes

Acciughe Ripiene
Recipe

Acciughe Ripiene

Acciughe, Anchovies, and I'm not referring to that sad, salty, brown one you typically find on a Caesar salads.

A Perfect Italian weekend - Todi
Perfect Italian Weekend

A Perfect Italian weekend - Todi

This week we'll dive into the world of ceramic artist Annemieke Boots in Todi, Umbria. Come along to discover what a perfect weekend looks like.

You are Invited!
Other

You are Invited!

Party like the Great Gatsby and dance like Daisy Buchanan. New Years Party in a Castello from 1050 in Umbria; Celebrate in style; old Hollywood Glamour, Jazz, Grammy Award-winning artist

The White Pumpkin
Architecture

The White Pumpkin

Step into the enchanting world of architectural brilliance with this award-winning home crafted by the renowned Cherubino Gambardella.

Your Ultimate Guide to Autumn and Winter Retreats by Plinius Homes
Activity

Your Ultimate Guide to Autumn and Winter Retreats by Plinius Homes

The ultimate Guide to Autumn and Winter Retreats by Plinius Homes. From a secluded mountain village to luxury spa's and the best places to eat and ski

An Architectural Gem
Architecture

An Architectural Gem

This stunning house is not just a retreat but a work of art by architects Andrea and Luca Ponsi. An Interview with Andrea Ponsi

Cy Twombly's Artistic Retreat in Gaeta
Art

Cy Twombly's Artistic Retreat in Gaeta

This beautiful coastal town, Gaeta, is where Cy Twombly found much of his inspiration and created some of his amazing artworks in the 20th century.

Torta di Nocciole
Recipe

Torta di Nocciole

A Piedmont classic, the hazelnut cake. It is difficult to believe that 3 ingredients can make such an amazing cake

A Perfect Italian weekend - Sicily
Perfect Italian Weekend

A Perfect Italian weekend - Sicily

A Perfect Italian weekend in Sicily by photographer Wam Ornelas and model Laís.

A little gem in Lucca
Architecture

A little gem in Lucca

A unique and quaint home in the heart of Lucca.

A Perfect Italian weekend - Bergamo
Perfect Italian Weekend

A Perfect Italian weekend - Bergamo

The perfect Italian weekend of Valeria Bismar, an awar-winning Italian photographer in Bergamo, Italy.

The best escapes from Amsterdam to Italy
Culture

The best escapes from Amsterdam to Italy

The perfect escapes from Amsterdam to Italy. See my favorite addresses in Amsterdam for a true Italian feeling.

A Perfect Italian weekend - Florence
Activity Art Perfect Italian Weekend Culture

A Perfect Italian weekend - Florence

The perfect Italian weekend of Aniek van Veen, Co-owner Italian inspired jewellery brand and curated shop, Le Labro in Haarlem, the Netherlands.

Melodies that Paint Emotions
Art

Melodies that Paint Emotions

Ludovico Einaudi: His compositions have a profound emotional impact, often conveying a sense of introspection, tranquility, and contemplation.

A Perfect Italian weekend - Bracciano
Culture

A Perfect Italian weekend - Bracciano

perfect weekend in Italy without the limitations of time, budget, or distance. Every week we ask interesting and inspirational Italians, and Italians at heart, to take us along for a the perfect, local weekend.

How to Make a delicious Pasticciotto
Recipe

How to Make a delicious Pasticciotto

Pasticciotto: a delightful Italian pastry, traditionally filled with ricotta cheese.

A Perfect Italian weekend - Lecce
Perfect Italian Weekend

A Perfect Italian weekend - Lecce

A perfect weekend in Italy without the limitations of time, budget, or distance. Every week we ask interesting and inspirational Italians, and Italians at heart, to take us along for a the perfect, local weekend.

A special occasion in Puglia
Wedding/party

A special occasion in Puglia

A former watch tower transformed into a luxury villa in the rural countryside of Salento near the historical town of Nardo and only a short distance from the white sandy shore beaches

A Sicilian wedding
Wedding/party

A Sicilian wedding

In 2004 Steven Steven Soderbergh already discovered the charm of this unique and rustic location and used it in the closing see of Ocean's Twelve.

A New Pasta
Recipe

A New Pasta

This summer I got introduced to a whole new Italian pasta, a pasta rich in flavours, extremely nutritious, tasty, full of fibre and gluten-free.

The Allure of Nutella's Decadent Journey
Recipe

The Allure of Nutella's Decadent Journey

Super Crema, World Nutella day and 2 home-made (healthier) recipes.

Join a unique Harvest Festival in Tuscany
Culinary Highlights

Join a unique Harvest Festival in Tuscany

From the 11th to the 16th of October, we invite you to indulge in the art of ceramics and florals while also enjoying the breathtaking colours of Autumn.

A perfect Italian weekend - Tuscany
Perfect Italian Weekend

A perfect Italian weekend - Tuscany

A perfect weekend in Italy without the limitations of time, budget, or distance. Every week we ask interesting and inspirational Italians (and Italians at heart), to take us along for a the perfect, local weekend.

Linguine con pesto al pistacchio e tonno
Recipe

Linguine con pesto al pistacchio e tonno

Linguine with Pistachio Pesto and Tuna

A romantic and rustic wedding at a 13th Century Tuscan Farm
Wedding/party

A romantic and rustic wedding at a 13th Century Tuscan Farm

The lifestyle of old Italy is preserved here in this unique spot. Connect with nature in a beautifully tranquil spot in a restored 13th-century farm

Lemon Pistachio Pound Cake
Recipe

Lemon Pistachio Pound Cake

Sicilian lemons and pistachios, a perfect combination in this recipe from Mimi Thorisson | Old World Italian Cooking

Party on the Italian Coast
Wedding/party

Party on the Italian Coast

The ultimate destination wedding, 10 minutes from the beach on Europe's hidden coast: the Maremma

Tuscany through the lens of Nastia Dolzhenytsia
Photography

Tuscany through the lens of Nastia Dolzhenytsia

Tuscany through the lens of Ukranian photographer Nastia Dolzhenytsia.

My personal guide to Rome
Culinary Highlights Art Culture Photography Wine

My personal guide to Rome

The ultimate guide to Rome with all my favorite spots, curated while living in the eternal city.

A Guide through Puglia
Village

A Guide through Puglia

A guide through Puglia. Exploring the Hidden Gems of Ostuni, Martina Franca, Ceglie Messapica, Martina Franca, Carovigno and Grottalige.

An Italian Family Estate
Wedding/party

An Italian Family Estate

A stunning wedding location in the rolling hills of Umbria on a family Estate, with a private 13-century chapel

Fugascina di Mergozzo
Recipe

Fugascina di Mergozzo

There is only one place in Italy where they make these.

Plinius Wedding Venues
Wedding/party

Plinius Wedding Venues

Your Italian Wedding! Currently we have a few delicious wedding/party venues in our portfolio

A Magical Villa in the Wild Woods of Tuscany
Wedding/party

A Magical Villa in the Wild Woods of Tuscany

The ultimate party venue in Tuscany; A Magical Villa in the Wild Woods, Accommodation up to 74 guest, caterer up to 130 guests

A Chic and Glamorous Party
Wedding/party

A Chic and Glamorous Party

Whether you're dreaming of an intimate wedding or a grand celebration, This 16th-century estate is a chic, glamorous, luxurious place.

Why Mantova should be added to your travel list
Culture

Why Mantova should be added to your travel list

One day is all you’ll need to fall in love with the food, the people and the amazing architecture: the best addresses of Mantua, Lombardy.

A Tuscan Wedding
Wedding/party

A Tuscan Wedding

Destination wedding in Tuscan countryside, offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills and vineyards, creating a romantic and picturesque atmosphere.

Unwind in Style: Stunning  Apartments in Merano, Italy
Culture

Unwind in Style: Stunning Apartments in Merano, Italy

Escape to the idyllic town of Merano, Italy. Discover luxury and nature in perfect harmony with our guide to these stunning Apartments.

Venice without the crowds
Culture

Venice without the crowds

Fear not, as there are ways to experience Venice without the crowds. Here are some tips and advice on how to enjoy Venice off the beaten path.

Peggy Guggenheim ~ Art Addict
Art

Peggy Guggenheim ~ Art Addict

Born into a wealthy New York family in 1928, Marguerite 'Peggy' Guggenheim was one of the greatest art collectors of the 20th century. Peggy's love of art lead to her eventually settling in Venice. For her, a life without the inspiration of her artist and writer friends would have been unthinkable.

Torta al Cioccolato, Pere e Nocciole
Recipe

Torta al Cioccolato, Pere e Nocciole

Pears and chocolate, with this combination you can't go wrong! Here’s an easy recipe for pears, dark chocolate, and hazelnut cake. Authentic Italian Baking.

Sweet Life Society
Art

Sweet Life Society

Artist in Residence ~ The Sweet Life Society musical project was born in 2009 with a partnership between the two producers from Sabaudia and Piedmont; Gabriele Concas and Matteo Marini.

The photographer, the builder & the architect
Architecture

The photographer, the builder & the architect

Best tips on how to renovate a house in Tuscany, advice from an architect and builder, incl. local contact details.

Where to eat and drink like a local in Turin?
Culinary Highlights

Where to eat and drink like a local in Turin?

Our recommendations for where to eat, drink, and stay in Turin:

Orecchiette from Puglia, the little ear we all love!
Recipe

Orecchiette from Puglia, the little ear we all love!

Orecchiette; a quintessential Puglian pasta from the Pugliese cucina povera (Kitchen of the poor)

A love letter to finding your inspiration
Activity

A love letter to finding your inspiration

„Start writing, no matter what. The water doesn’t flow until the faucet is turned on.”

Best Places in Spello ~ Umbria
Village

Best Places in Spello ~ Umbria

Everyone should live in Italy at least once in their life... even if it is just for one week! Spello is the perfect location to live like a local.

Slow Travel
Activity

Slow Travel

Slow Travel, that's what travel is all about! #like.a.local

Letterpress Printing Workshop
Activity

Letterpress Printing Workshop

A large door leads directly out to the pergola in the garden, and on hot summer days, it is pleasantly cool inside the old walls. A workplace could not be more beautiful.

The magical houses of Serafina
Architecture

The magical houses of Serafina

The most inspirational places and creative places in Borgata Casale, a small hamlet between Dogliani and Belvedere Langhe in the Piemonte.

Serafina Quota
Culture

Serafina Quota

Do what you love, creative people change the world!

How to experience Italy's Slow Food movement
Culinary Highlights

How to experience Italy's Slow Food movement

From fast food to the slow food revolution. Revolt against the 1st McDonalds in Rome in 1989!

Spaghetti al limone
Recipe

Spaghetti al limone

People wait for pasta, not the other way around! Spaghetti al limone is the kind of dish that just makes you feel good. It's a simple yet elegant Italian classic

Swim with Lord Byron in the Bay of Poets
Culture

Swim with Lord Byron in the Bay of Poets

Go down to Byron’s Bay in Portovenere and put a foot in the water for the old poet

Bombardino
Recipe

Bombardino

Literally “the bomb” in Italian. Beloved in the Italian Alps. il Bombardino is the skier’s reward after an exhilarating day on the slopes

Venetian food is Italy’s best-kept secret
Recipe

Venetian food is Italy’s best-kept secret

Venice is full of art and piazzas, and people don’t necessarily come for the food. That's why Venetian food remains often under the radar.

24 hours in Lecce
Culinary Highlights

24 hours in Lecce

How to spend 24 hours in Lecce and where to eat?

Casunziei’ dumplings
Recipe

Casunziei’ dumplings

The culinary tradition of the Camelico is based on alpine farming. Each village in the valley has at least one restaurant with its own specialties and traditions.

A secret, tiny mountain village
Culture

A secret, tiny mountain village

In the very high Cadore, on the border between South Tyrol and Austria, lies the Val Comelico, a valley as small as it is enchanting.

Pollo alla cacciatora (Hunter's chicken)
Recipe

Pollo alla cacciatora (Hunter's chicken)

Today it is snowing in Pienza which calls for one of my favourite winter dishes. “This beautiful chicken cacciatore simply bubbles away in the oven, making it perfect for gatherings ”

In conversation with the host of a unique historic farmhouse in the Dolomites
Culture

In conversation with the host of a unique historic farmhouse in the Dolomites

A respectful approach to history, the challenges of rebuilding, and what it is like to be immersed in a world far away from the crowds

Artists X Carma X Climate Change
Art

Artists X Carma X Climate Change

Three important international artists have produce exclusive art pieces focused on Climate change

Ospitalità Diffusa
Architecture

Ospitalità Diffusa

Guests become part of daily life, by discovering the rhythm, the times of work and rest as well as the way of life in the mountains together with the inhabitants.

A vine romance
Wine

A vine romance

Shipowner Paolo d’Amico and his Brazilian wife Noemia share an element in their genetic make-up. D’Amico’s family roots in the south of Italy and Noemia’s Portuguese ancestry provide a strong common thread — wine.

A Winter Treat
Recipe

A Winter Treat

One of the unique features of panforte is its rich history. It is said to have originated in the Middle Ages as a medicinal treat that was believed to have health benefits.

Paolo e Noemia d’Amico
Wine

Paolo e Noemia d’Amico

A couple’s dream of wine, art and hospitality. A unique project, a wine-tasting here is a must!

Chocolate and Orange Panettone Recipe
Recipe

Chocolate and Orange Panettone Recipe

Panettone is an Italian Sweetbread, originally from Milan, and enjoyed at Christmas and New Year. The beginnings of this cake appear to date from the Roman Empire.

Because I am worthless...
Art

Because I am worthless...

This Villa is a remarkable property to visit, made even more extraordinary by what you'll find in its gardens.

Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola, radicchio, figs and hazelnuts from Piedmont
Recipe

Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola, radicchio, figs and hazelnuts from Piedmont

Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola, radicchio, figs and hazelnuts from Piedmont

A bit of an Italian celebrity
Culinary Highlights

A bit of an Italian celebrity

“La Dolce vita di David Rocco” and

The best places for an authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rome
Culinary Highlights

The best places for an authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rome

The best spots for an authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rome

The Italian art of the aperitivo
Recipe

The Italian art of the aperitivo

5 Classic Italian Cocktails: Laurini A'rbei, Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Bellini, Classic Martini

Ottolenghi's Burrata With Grilled Grapes & Basil
Recipe

Ottolenghi's Burrata With Grilled Grapes & Basil

Here, sweet red grapes are skewered and grilled—a method that is as simple as it is impressive.

Special Umbria
Culture

Special Umbria

World traveller, Umbria expert and Spello local, Andrea Flalkner let's you into the secrets of Umbria

 Spaghetti alla puttanesca
Recipe

 Spaghetti alla puttanesca

What does the name refer to, and why? The secrets of a good Puttanesca

Growing up with a famous sibling…
Culture Village

Growing up with a famous sibling…

What is it like when you grown up with a famous sibling? This is what happened to Spello, the little sister of Assisi

Horizontal metaphors amidst an archaic landscape
Architecture

Horizontal metaphors amidst an archaic landscape

The Maremma, the unspoilt, wild south of Tuscany is a hidden gem. This house is state-of-the-art architecture on this magnificent spot.

Tuscan Gems
Village Culture

Tuscan Gems

A few of our favourite villages near Invidia that are definitely worth a visit. Take a bicycle, vintage scooter or Fiat500 and set off along the Tuscan country lanes

Truffel hunting
Activity

Truffel hunting

Nico the truffle hunter from Montisi, a skill he learned from his grand-father and hopes to pass on to his own children.

Abbey Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Culture

Abbey Monte Oliveto Maggiore

The abbey is still in use by the silent monks, dressed in white robes who live here

Tuscan Chef in a Little Kitchen

Tuscan Chef in a Little Kitchen

The best cooking classes with Alessandro Piccinini, in Montisi, a very pretty medieval hill top village near a beautifully restored historic farmhouse

Bagni San Filippo
Activity

Bagni San Filippo

These hot springs are among the insider tips of Siena region, far away from mass tourism

Bagno Vignoni
Village

Bagno Vignoni

Mystical atmosphere in the cooler months when this gorgeous square is often bathed in mist as the hot air from the pools rises

The hidden secret of Montepulciano
Village Culinary Highlights Culture Wine

The hidden secret of Montepulciano

The hilltop village is honeycombed with tunnels and cantine where the vino nobile is made and stored in barrels and bottles.

Truffle Pasta
Recipe

Truffle Pasta

Autumn in Tuscany is magical! The vineyards turn thousands of different colors and truffle season is in full swing!

Emma Children's Hospital
Other

Emma Children's Hospital

It's very special to be of significance to Emma Children's Hospital. Plinius is proud to contribute to the EmmaNext.gala next Friday by making available a luxurious stay in one of our Villa in Tuscany

The two sisters
Beach

The two sisters

A great day at the beach, the seaside town of Sirolo is beautiful.

It was never meant to be beautiful
Culture

It was never meant to be beautiful

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden; Parco dei Monstri - The Monsters of Bomarzo

Le migliori polpette di tonno
Recipe

Le migliori polpette di tonno

A delicious Sicilian dish. Made with fresh fish, herbs and spices, these tuna meatballs are even better then the meaty version ”

Tapping into Green Gold
Culture

Tapping into Green Gold

Autumn is one of the most exciting and unforgettable times of the year to visit Tuscany. Harvest season is in full swing which means new wine and olive oil tasting, and the hunt for winter white truffles begins.

Fig Salad with marinated mozzarella
Recipe

Fig Salad with marinated mozzarella

Salad of figs with marinated buffalo mozzarella, mint and fig. A delicious starter especially in Fig season in September Italy

A traditional recipe from Piedmont
Culinary Highlights

A traditional recipe from Piedmont

Recipe for Agnelotti del Plin from Eataly. Atypical Piedmontese dish

It's funny how life works out....
Culture Sustainability

It's funny how life works out....

It was a life long dream of one woman, my mother, Francesca Bevilacque

L'Eroica
Sports

L'Eroica

Unique cycling event in Tuscany; Vintage bicycles, Retro outfits & Strada Bianca.

6 Simple Ways to Go Green
Sustainability

6 Simple Ways to Go Green

How to set up a more Sustainable Holiday Rental business in an easy, practical and affordable way.

The Pope and La Bandita...
Culture Culinary Highlights

The Pope and La Bandita...

Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini who later became Pope Pius II and his “utopian” town; Pienza

"Il Conte Matto"
Culinary Highlights

"Il Conte Matto"

Excellent Slow-food restaurant in the castle’s 14C hunting lodge

Orecchiette with roasted tomatoes and stracciatella cheese.
Recipe

Orecchiette with roasted tomatoes and stracciatella cheese.

Super Simple & Delicious!⁠ One of our favorite recipes of Mimi Thorisson from her new cookbook

Italy Food Markets
Culture

Italy Food Markets

15 Authentic Italy Food Markets You Absolutely Have to Visit!

Podere Alberese
Wine

Podere Alberese

The exceptional women of Podere Alberese: Award-wining wine, Art & Poetry in the heart of Tuscany.

Classic recipe for Cacio e Pepe
Recipe

Classic recipe for Cacio e Pepe

The classic Italian recipe for Cacio e Pepe from Mimi Thorisson's old world Italian

Greatest Italian Movies
Culture

Greatest Italian Movies

Captivating Italian movies to watch. The Plinius movie list: 50 Greatest Italian Movies of all time!

Vintage Fiat 500
Activity

Vintage Fiat 500

Rent a vintage Fiat 500 or Vespa Scooter and enjoy the Tuscan Countryside. Combine it with a nice lunch in Monticchiello or bring a picnic and find the perfect spot

Fattoria San Martino
Culinary Highlights

Fattoria San Martino

A rural, tranquil and beautiful Italian guest house; The small and very charming Fattoria San Martino, just outside the city walls of Montepulciano

Castello di Ama
Art Culinary Highlights Wine

Castello di Ama

Wine, Art, Hospitality. Castello di Ama is located in a medieval hilltop town just north of Siena in Chianti, this winery feels like a fairytale. Art by by international artists: a.o Anish Kapoor, Miroslaw Balka, Kendell Geers, Chen Zhen, Daniel Buren.