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 […]
Murano Glass: a story of traditions Glass has been produced in Murano since 13th century. The story of Murano glass is a story of effort, passion and tradition: ever since then, glass masters have been dedicating their lives to improve blown glass-making techniques and to create new objects that are real pieces of art. Nowadays, […]
“VIOFF” is the Fuori Fiera (Off Show) organized by Vicenza Municipality with the collaboration of gold and jewellery category associations, traders and businesses in the historical centre and Aim Group: a not-to-be-missed event for buyers, insiders, tourists and citizens, scheduled for Saturday 22nd September in the heart of the city’s historical centre and set to […]
Bed and breakfast Agriturismo Crocerone is a family-run business, and once you step foot on the farm, you too will feel like part of the family. To get there, you will drive the Italian backroads, maybe even passing a tractor or two along the way. When you pull into the driveway, you can’t miss the […]
Every piece of jewelry tells a story and you can create the best ones in a jewelry shop called Soprana right in Vicenza’s heart. Established in 1910 and nestled in a centuries-old shop in the historic Basilica Palladiana, this fourth-generation family business is a place where the flame of the local goldsmithing and jewelry-making traditions […]
