These are tips for Rome:
Submitted by whyroam on Wed, 12/03/2014 - 04:50In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
These are tips for Rome: Check Out the Nativity ScenesDuring the Christmas holidays, you’ll see nativity scenes set up all over the city - from churches to shops. On Christmas Eve the famous life-sized nativity in St. Peter’s Square will be unveiled. Join the many visitors and locals that flock here each year to see it. Go to the TheatreFrom December 18th to January 4th, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma will be putting on performances of the Nutcracker. The Italian orchestra and ballet is sure to be a magical holiday experience. Go Ice SkatingHit the ice and go skating next to the iconic Castle Sant’Angelo. You can also find other ice skating rinks around the city at Re di Roma, Tor di Quinto, and Villa Gordiani.
I just love walking around
Submitted by Sophie Kruijsdijk on Wed, 12/03/2014 - 05:10In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
I just love walking around Florence in December and be hit by the thousands of lights sparkling up La Rinascente in Piazza della Repubblica, marveling at the Christmas decorations hanging above our heads whille shopping and the windows looking extremely Christmassy; just the way Italians like it! Merry Christmas Italy Magazine!
In Tuscany? Colder weather is
Submitted by Laurapal on Thu, 12/04/2014 - 06:46In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
In Tuscany? Colder weather is perfect for Brunello tastings, and there are few lovelier places to be than in between the barrels, glass in hand, on a winter afternoon.... For the first time, we are organising intimate tastings for small groups on Saturday and Sunday afternoons all through the winter. They have to be booked and are conducted by an expert. Details are on our website ilpalazzone.com - but I can't seem to post the link! There are also many properties adhering to the Cantine Aperte a Natale initiative which is definitely worth investigating....