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The Catholic Church’s celebration should attract millions of extra visitors to the Eternal City and beyond. Here’s how to ...

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When two architects renovated the once-grand floor of a palace in Genoa, Italy, their goal wasn’t period perfection: “We didn ...

Must-sees include Saint Vigil Cathedral, where the Council of Trent was held in the mid-16th century, and Buonconsiglio ...

In one room, visitors could see a Scottish-style Christmas tree, complete with plaid ribbons and other decorations.

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Claudia Baccarini Baldi passed away at the age of 114 on Christmas Eve in her home in ... she was not only the oldest person in Italy but also the third oldest in Europe and, according to Il ...

With the new year now fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about getting those Christmas decorations down and packed away and returning your house to normal. Although taking them down ...

1) Practicing Giorno di Magro: Abstaining from meat on Christmas Eve. -Pesce or fish is the main star on the Italian dinner table on Christmas Eve. The types of fish and the cooking preference can ...

The holiday season sparks lively discussions about traditions and preferences – from pumpkin spice to candy corn and the timing of Christmas decorations. Once the tree is up and the halls are ...