The Tallest Building in Italy

Italy's tallest building

There's a lot on interest in tall buildings at the moment.  The opening today of the 2,684 feet high Dubai Tower, which is now officially the world's tallest building, is attracting considerable attention.Do you know what the tallest building in Italy is?What with all this interest in … [Read more...]

Finding affordable property in Umbria

Todi, Umbria

On a visit to Gubbio a few years ago with my Italian fiancée, I told her I thought Umbria was very much like Cumbria but without the C.Proud Italian that she was, she took it as an insult, having once endured a wet weekend in Cumbria’s Lake District in North-West England. And, cheap wordplay … [Read more...]

Investing in Italy the Sorgente Way

Sorgente owns New York's Flatiron

Ever heard of Italian investment company Sorgente?  No?  Well, aside from producing excellent returns for its investors, and thus ensuring that many will end up with a pension at the end of their careers, Sorgente's investment strategy is helping protect the world's heritage.One thing I … [Read more...]