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Alessandra Busacca

Our writers come from all different walks of life–from all over the world, from different professional backgrounds, from all ages. We prefer our writers to be based in Italy: some were born and raised here, others moved here on a whim a few years ago. To us, the experience of those who grew up in Italy is just as important as those who have come here, seeing and feeling our culture through fresh eyes.

We like to publish evocative writers no matter their editorial experience. Whether a full-time journalist or someone who writes just for fun, our contributors are united by a passion for exploring the hidden corners of Italian culture and uncovering the stories that are often overlooked by mainstream media. As you read through our site, you’ll find that the voice of each and every writer shines through their work. Some articles may seem like they’ve been written by a non-native English speaker: that’s probably because they are. Just as we celebrate the beautiful, little things of Italian life, we embrace the small quirks that make each writer unique. And so the voice of Italy Segreta is exactly this: the tune, pitch and chords of each and every contributor, harmonizing to create a magazine that shows how Italy really feels.

Sicily, Land of Myth

May 23

Bologna A Tavola: The Best Restaurants in Bologna

Apr 23

Aesthetic by Alessandro Michele: Chaos as an Expression of Self

Mar 23

Director’s Tailoring: How Cinema Created Made-in-Italy Style

Feb 23

From Bulk Wine to Michelin Stars: The Evolution of Osteria, Trattoria and Ristorante

Nov 22

“Treasure Chest of Books”: 6 Historic Libraries in Italy

Sep 22

Tresigallo: The Rationalist City of Dreams

Sep 22

A1: The Highway of the Sun Stretches from Milan to Naples

Aug 22

Through the Lens of Stefan Giftthaler: Estate Italiana

Aug 22

Bocce: The Pastime of the Elderly

Jul 22

Through the Lens of Ferdinando Scianna: Carnevale

Feb 22

Meet Miuccia Prada

Jan 22

Stromboli: Volcanic Landscape of the Sicilian Island

Nov 21

In Vino Veritas

Oct 21

Portovenere: The Ancient Village of Poets

Aug 21

The Heart of Discoteca Italiana

Jul 21

Botticelli and the Barter of Modigliana

May 21

Dreams of an Italian Theater: La Scala

Apr 21

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