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Epiphany: The 12th Day of Christmas
Written by Jessica, USA, December 2012
Christmas in Italy
is definitely a big deal on the calendar, but Epiphany – January 6 – is
equally big. This holiday marks the moment when Christians believe
Jesus Christ was revealed to be the ...
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Madonna della Salute
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
In 1630-31, Venice was gripped by a second plague in a century. It claimed nearly 100,000 lives, or one in three Venetians. The Doge appealed to the Virgin Mary, promising to build a magnificent ...
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New Year’s Eve in Florence
Written by Jessica, USA, December 2012
Like other cities in Italy, Florence has public New Year’s Eve celebrations in its historic center. There are also private parties at clubs around the city, as well as special menus at restaurants, ...
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The Epiphany and La Befana
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
La Befana’s role has been as a gift-giving figure, traditionally their version of Santa. On the evening of January 5th, she rides around on her broomstick to visit the children leaving gifts for ...
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Thermal Water Spa in Secret Tuscany
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2011
It’s no secret that I am obsessed with hot water, particularly thermal
water flowing from the core of the earth. And at Saturnia in Tuscany there’s a river of the stuff, and waterfalls! I’m ...
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Tuscany in Winter
Written by Jessica, USA, December 2012
The iconic images of Tuscany are of its rolling hills and cobbled streets, usually bathed in sunlight or fog, but there are very good reasons to make plans to visit Tuscany in winter, too. Yes, the ...
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Venice's Feast Day of the Epiphany
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
In Venice, life is celebrated on the water. It’s not surprising then that in Venice, the feast day of Epiphany is all about. January 6th is Epiphany, the day in the annual calendar that marks the ...
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Venice’s Witch Race: Regata delle Befane
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
Venice ‘s car-less
existence and dark waterways already give it a mysterious quality – but
throw in a fleet of boats rowed by witches and you’ve got the makings of
something bizarre and ...
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Verano Cemetery
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2011
Verano Cemetery in Rome was the first municipal cemetery built in Rome and is still the city’s largest. Begun in 1811 it was situated just outside the then city walls on land that had belonged to ...
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Chianti Wine Tour from Florence
Photo by: Anonymous
Doing what: Chianti Region Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip from Florence
