The calendar of events from Christmas all the way through to the end of the Jubilee year has been published. Expect crowds.

Seasonal book ideas for the young at heart.

Top World Artisan Pizza Chains 2024? We have the Top 50, but space limits us to the top 12. 1.Grosso Napoletano 2. Da Michele 3.Big Mamma Group 4. Bráz Pizzaria 5.Luigia 6.Berberè 7. Pizza Pilgrims 8. 400 Gradi 9.Eataly 10.Pizzium 11. Errico Porzio 12. Vincenzo Capuano.

It's officially Christmas🎄. A band in Santa gear has walked down our road playing clichéd seasonal music. Not long ago it would have been traditional folk music from Abruzzo. Cue video. youtube.com/shorts/ctEqWuB…

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This year's Christmas Lights above the so called Spanish Steps in #Rome

And remember. The chic 4 star Hotel Borgognoni isn't only a great place to base yourself just for Christmas and New Year. But all year round ..

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How a small village in Le Marche region ages, holds time and finds the future through its inhabitants. Read story: shorturl.at/VGKfg

Rome, dusk, a fountain, an obelisk, ambience, almost New Year.

If you are between 15-26 years old then register for the #Venice Debutante Grand Ball. The event is set for 17 May 2025 and also welcomes families with children, groups and people of every age. All the details at: granballodelledebuttantidivenezia.com/tickets/

10th March sees the 6th edition of ‘mareMMa, the Nature of Wine. Which wines? Well, 592 of them from 124 producers located between Maremma, Montecucco and Morellino di Scansano. The location is the Granaio Lorenese di Spergolaia in Alberese, Grosseto. #tuscany #winetasting

The calm and peace of #Assisi. And no tourists. A rare moment of tranquility.