Italy
Like a Local… Eating in Italy
Following on from the last post about Eating in Italy, here are a few tips to help to eat like a local. Food in Italy is really important, it is a chance to get together with friends and family. But there are times when it will […]
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Eating in Italy
January can be a great time to visit Italy, there are less crowds at the most famous attractions (Vatican, Colosseum, Uffizi, Venice in general), you can always find a quite place to have a drink and something to eat. Italians are known for their love of […]
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Being one of the world’s most popular destinations, Italy is filled with unique and fascinating sites with wonderful food and drink. Rome, Florence and Venice are among the most popular destinations with many amazing sites and attractions to visit. But there are many places to discover […]
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Driving in Italy
Essential Guide to Driving in Italy: Tips for Tourists Introduction: Planning to explore Italy by car? This comprehensive guide provides valuable tips for tourists considering a car hire in Italy. From understanding local driving etiquette to navigating unique road conditions, we cover all you need to […]
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January sales
Twice a year (in January and in the Summer) there are two of the biggest sale periods all over Italy. Look out for the word ‘Saldi‘, sale in Italian. Everyone puts items on sale, including designers (most designer shops have private sales for Specific clientele and […]
0 Read MoreThe Nativity Scene
The nativity scenes are a tradition in Italy. Presepio, as they are called, was believed to have been the idea of St Francis of Assisi in 1223. Presepio means crib or manger. It is said that he built a replica of the manger scene to help […]
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Christmas starts early in Italy. The countdown starts off on December 8th with the celebration of the Immaculate Conception (read our Immaculate Conception blog post) and continues to January 6th, 30 days of Christmas! A canon is fired from the Castel Sant’Angelo to open the festivities. […]
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The 8th December is an important national holiday in Italy, it is the celebration of the “Immacolata Concezione”, the Immaculate Conception. It is not the conception of Jesus, as most believe, but the conception of the Virgin Mary in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne. […]
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WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?… Rome In winter, Rome is quieter but no less beautiful. With fewer crowds, explore the city at a more relaxed pace, especially the Vatican and Colosseum. Please do check timetables, as in the winter the Colosseum closes early due to the dark. After […]
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The Feast of St Cecilia
On 22nd November, Roman Catholics celebrate the Feast of St Cecilia, the Patron Saint of Music. St Cecilia is honoured in different ways, but one of the most interesting activities is the festival which takes place every year at the church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, […]
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