Destination Armchair traveller

Five things to watch

1. Call Me by Your Name (2017)

This coming-of-age drama is set in the summer of 1983 in a village in Lombardy. Much of the action takes place in a 17th century villa in Italy’s north (the region worst affected by the current pandemic). Scenes of lazy summer days spent by the pool will instantly transport you to warmer climes and there’s a tantalising night visit to a small quarry lake in the Palata Menasciutto Nature Reserve. The film takes you on a tour through the towns of Cremona, Bergamo, Brescia and Lodi. A visit to an archaeological site on Lake Garda where precious artefacts are recovered from the waters highlights the historical significance of this region.

2. Roman Holiday (1953)

As a travelogue this movie has it all. The black-and-white film set in 1950s Rome showcases the capital city’s rich heritage and culture, which continues to attract tourists in droves today. This