Immaculate Conception in Italy 2026: December 8 Guide
December 8, 2026 in Italy: the Immaculate Conception holiday, what's open and closed, the Pope at the Spanish Steps and Milan's Sant'Ambrogio.
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Rome Christmas Markets 2026: Piazza Navona and More
The Rome Christmas markets for 2026: Piazza Navona, Christmas World and the Auditorium, last season's dates, the Vatican tree and when to go.
Trattoria vs Osteria vs Ristorante: What’s the Difference?
Trattoria, osteria or ristorante? What each Italian restaurant name means today, why it does not set the price, and how to choose.
Apericena in Italy: What It Is and How It Works
What an apericena is, how it differs from a regular aperitivo, when it starts, how you pay and how to enjoy it like a local.
Catania Tourist Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions and How to Pay
The Catania tourist tax in 2026: official rates since February 1, the 4-night cap, exemptions, how you pay and worked examples.
Palermo Tourist Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions and How to Pay
The Palermo tourist tax in 2026: official rates by type of lodging, the 4-night cap, exemptions, how you pay and worked examples.
Venice Tourist Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions and How to Pay
The Venice tourist tax in 2026: official rates by zone and season, the 5-night cap, exemptions, how it relates to the access fee and the 2027 calendar.
Florence Tourist Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions and How to Pay
The Florence tourist tax in 2026: official rates, the 7-night cap, the new 2026 exemptions, how you pay and worked examples.