In Italy there are three main types of “Open Market”: Mercato settimanale or mercato rionale: Town Market. Mercato degli agricoltori or mercato dei contadini or again mercato di campagna amica: Farmers Market Mercatino dell’antiquariato: Antique Market This post focuses on the mercati settimanali weekly town markets. “Trade” in public areas has been a living and […]
Christmas is upon us! Consider using (and supporting) local businesses / stores for your gifts! Below is a list of gift ideas and the various local businesses (partners of us) where you can buy / book them: LAVENDER BEAUTY PRODUCTS SKY/SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING BEST ITALIAN JEWELRY UNIQUE ITALIAN VINTAGE ITEMS EYEGLASSES & SUNGLASSES ROMANTIC […]
The Rings of the Anguane are not only a via Ferrata, but a network of hiking trails and Ferratas, created in San Pietro, a small village located in the upper Astico Valley – Valle dell’Astico (Vicenza). This work completes the Alpine Park that the upper valley can offer to mountain lovers, both for excursions and […]
Starting January 2019, the NATO Forces Fuel Coupons have been switched to the NATO Forces Fuel Card. There are no gas stations on military installations in Italy. Fuel/oil purchased with the NATO Forces Fuel Card exclude Italian taxes. NATO Forces Fuel Cards are accepted at only two Italian gas chains, AGIP and ENI. Cards are not valid outside of Italy. To follow a file .zip with a list of authorized Eni […]
So, you’re thinking of heading to Venice for the day? You’ve got friends or family in town or maybe it’s your first time visiting! This is a great day trip, especially from Vicenza, and with the detailed information below, you’ll be well on your way to seeing the best parts of Venice, Murano, and Burano! […]
It looks like the electric train going thru Vicenza downtown is one of the few Christmas / Holidays town initiatives that are still running this year. The electric train will be active until March 1, 2021, with the following hours: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 3:30PM – 7:30PM. The starting and finishing should be at […]
Dubrovnik, Croatia (about 900 km far from Vicenza – north east Italy) has been a prominent Game of Thrones filming location since Season 2 and the Croatian city is a must visit for any Game of Thrones fan. Dubrovnik is King’s Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms! The Old Town is full to the […]
Do you know that bruxism is the main cause of muscle and joint pain, headache on reawakening, dental wearing and dental implants damage? If you suffer from bruxism we have good news. Nowadays there’s an additional tool for the diagnosis of this disease during sleep. It’s a special portable Holter monitor that can record the activity of the masticatory […]
Vicenza’ s Museums and main Exhibits Opening Hours for the 2018 Christmas Holidays: Exhibit The Triumph of Color – From Tiepolo to Canaletto and Guardi Dec 24 and 25 – closed Dec 31 – open (9-14:30) Jan 1 and Jan 6 – open (9-19:00) Musei Civici – City Museums Olympic Theater Dec. 24 and 26 – […]
Italy’s monuments and must-sees are well known to most travelers in the world. The historic streets of Florence, Rome’s Coliseum, the canals of Venice, Pisa’s leaning tower, and the rocky cliffs of Cinque Terre; we’ve seen pictures of them and we’ve all daydreamed about them. But the truth is, while most people flock to these […]
