Rome and central Italy have few secrets for Elegant Etruria’s founder, Dr. Mary Jane Cryan: she has lived there for four decades, working in the fields of education, journalism and travel.

For 30+years her weekly columns on antiques, lifestyle and travel appeared in Italy’s English language press.

Over 2,500 articles have been published worldwide – from “Wanted in Rome” and "Moscow Magazine" to the Italian glossy “Ville & Casali.”

Some best-selling guide books she has authored and contributed to:

Eyewitness Guide to Rome
Buying a Home in Italy
Living and Working in Italy
Designer Bargains in Italy
Fodor’s Upclose guide

Dr. Cryan is a researcher, lecturer (Italian Culture professor, Università della Tuscia semester abroad program for foreign students) and writer specializing in Italian history and travel .

To order signed copies of her latest book “Travels to Tuscany and Northern Lazio” click here.

Her previous books about the Viterbo area “Affreschi-Exploring Etruria” and “Vetralla - The English Connection” have gained her many prestigious awards including:

Rose di Viterbo award from the City of Viterbo, March 2005
City of Vetralla citation “.for the promotion of our city throughout the world”-May 2002
Ettore Petrolini Prize, City of Ronciglione - 2002
The Tarquinia - Cardarelli Prize for the promotion of the Viterbo area – 2001
City of Capranica Prize for Historical Research - 2000