by palazzopasserini | Sep 1, 2025 | Christmas, Festivals, Food, Hilltop Towns, Italian Traditions, Shopping
Christmas in Cortona is pure theatre. The medieval streets transform into a stage set of twinkling fairy lights, glowing shopfronts, and elaborate light displays that cast a festive glow across the piazzas. The town takes on a magical rhythm, with music drifting from...
by palazzopasserini | Aug 21, 2025 | Drink, Events, Festivals, Food, Hilltop Towns, Shopping
Tuscany in late autumn and early winter has a magic all of its own. The summer crowds have drifted away, the hills are painted in burnt orange and gold, and the pace slows to something far more local. This is the season for hearty dishes, truffle hunting, long...
by palazzopasserini | Mar 11, 2025 | Events, Festivals, Food
Tuscany is magical all year round, but there’s something particularly special about the height of summer. Long, sun-drenched days, golden fields shimmering in the heat, and a festive atmosphere that fills every piazza. If you’re dreaming of a summer escape, July and...
by palazzopasserini | Dec 29, 2024 | Day Trips, Events, Festivals, Food, Shopping
Discovering the Arezzo Antique Market When it comes to unique shopping experiences in Tuscany, the Arezzo Antiques Market is an absolute gem. Held on the first weekend of every month, it transforms the medieval streets of Arezzo into an open-air bazaar, brimming with...
by palazzopasserini | Dec 16, 2024 | Day Trips, Events, Food, History
Umbria is Italy’s lush “green heart,” brimming with charm, history, and gastronomic delights for foodies. If you’re staying at Palazzo Passerini in Cortona, this enchanting, lush region is a short drive away and offers a treasure trove of experiences...
by palazzopasserini | Dec 13, 2024 | Food
When wandering through the sun-soaked streets of Italy, there’s one temptation that’s impossible to resist: gelato. But how does this Italian delight differ from its well-loved cousin, ice cream? For discerning travellers with a penchant for culinary adventures,...
