by palazzopasserini | Sep 5, 2025 | Christmas, Day Trips, Hilltop Towns, Italian Traditions, Pilgrimage, Religious Sites
Cortona has always been a place of faith. From its hilltop basilicas to hermitages hidden in the valleys, the town holds centuries of devotion within its walls. For Christian travellers, or for anyone interested in the religious history of Tuscany, December and...
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 | May 10, 2025 | Events, Festivals, History, Italian Traditions
Twice a year, the historic city of Siena transforms into something unforgettable. Flags ripple from ancient windows, drummers echo through cobbled streets, and locals pour into the Piazza del Campo with centuries of pride in their hearts. This is the Palio di Siena —...
