Hidden Homes of Southern Italy: Inspirational Homes Under the Mediterranean Sun
By (Author) Marta Galli
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
10th June 2025
9th September 2025
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Home renovation and extension / self-build
Household management and home hints
747.0945
Hardback
208
Width 244mm, Height 292mm
Following on fromHidden Homes of Tuscany and Umbria, this book is a glorious visit to one of the most dramatic and fascinating parts of Italy, from Puglia to Sicily via the Amalfi Coast.
The southern regions of Italy are known locally as the Mezzogiorno due to the intensity of the midday sun, but it is not only the climate that draws in 17 million visitors every year. The dramatic coastal and mountain scenery, the centuries of enthralling history and the vibrant culture all combine to make southern Italy one of the most desirable destinations for travellers from all over the world.
In this book, interiors writer Marta Galli, a frequent contributor toAD Italia, ventures off the beaten track to explore 12 truly remarkable and inspiring homes: ancient palazzos, rustic farmhouses and villas overlooking the Mediterranean. Original photography by Mike Karlsson Lundgren brings each of these unique homes to life. Marta reveals their untold stories and gleans valuable insights into their design and decoration, which are sure to inspire readers to bring a hint of the Mezzogiorno into their own homes.
Marta Galli is an interiors writer and a frequent contributor to publications such asAD Italia,Vogue Italia andPanorama.After studying communication science, Marta worked in market research and trend analysis, and then for a fashion brand and forMuse, an independent magazine. She is now freelance and writes about interiors, fashion and design in Italy and beyond. Marta lives in Rome and Milan, Italy. Mike Karlsson Lundgren is a Swedish photographer of interiors. He began his career as a hair stylist before moving into fashion photography. Mike photographed Hilary Robertsons book Nomad at Home and has a magical eye when it comes to capturing light and texture. He lives in Sweden.