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Eat Like an Italian During the Holidays
Christmas Eve dinner in Italy is a seafood-lover's dream! (photo by Matteo Paciotti Photography via flickr) When asked about holiday traditions, most Italians’ first response will be about food....
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Christmas in Venice
Venice's night sky lights up around the holidays! (photo via Inverno Veneziana) With Christmas just over a week away, Italy is bustling with preparations. And while Rome and Florence may receive more...
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Ringing in the New Year…Italian Style
New Year's Eve turns Italy into one giant celebration. There’s only one way to sum up how Italians celebrate the holidays: “Natale con i tuoi, Capodanno con chi vuoi,” Christmas with family, New Year’s...
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Spending Christmas in Florence
Florence is a magical place to spend Christmas. With a picturesque dusting of snow across the hills of the Arno Valley, glittering store window displays along Via Tornabuoni, and festive lights...
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Jewish Traditions in Italy
Florence's stunning synagogue is where much of the city's Hanukkah highlights take place. (photo via wikimedia) December in Italyisn’t all about Christmas. The country has a storied history with the...
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Winter Rules in Val d’Aosta
We’ve only seen a glimpse of it so far, but winter is on its way. And one of Italy’s best places for wintertime fun is in Val d’Aosta, the autonomous region tucked up into the country’s northwest...
View ArticleAlternatives to the Vatican for Christmas
Last week, we told you about different ways to celebrate Christmas in Rome. Among those was celebrating Christmas Eve mass at the Vatican—probably the most sought-after ticket on Christmas....
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An Exhibit of Dueling Artistic Genius
Lippi's "Madonna in adorazione del Bambino" is one of the 40 pieces on display during the current Lippi and Botticelli exhibit in Rome. The current exhibit at Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome showcases...
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How to Spend Christmas in Rome
The Vatican glows during Christmas. (photo by Hello, I am Bruce via flickr) Christmas in Rome is lively yet peaceful. Italians bustle around the city preparing for the celebrations ahead of them...
View ArticleTrain Travel for Cheap(er)
Traveling by train is one of the best ways to see Italy—rolling through the vast countryside and right into the city of your choosing. Depending on if you take a local train or the sleek Frecciarossa...
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