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This week we have plenty of great content that you might have missed so let’s dive right in. 

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This week’s dual-language article is dedicated to one of Italy’s hidden gems. The Museum of San Marco in Florence is an architectural masterpiece and features the world’s largest collection of works by Beato Angelico. 

There’s an exhibition on currently in Vicenza to celebrate 250 years of the Tiepolos’ - father and son’s - association with the great city of Vicenza, but why Vicenza?

Nouns in Italian typically follow a common and predictable pattern when it comes to their gender, and in this article, we’re going to explain what exactly this pattern is (also try the handy quiz at the end to check your skills!) 

Inspired by a famous sweet treat from Rome’s Jewish quarter, this delicious pie is filled with sweet fluffy ricotta and perfectly balanced with a tang of sour cherry jam.

What Else You Don’t Want to Miss

The holidays are upon us again, and so this month's pick of events has a decidedly festive flavour to it. Get some inspiration for the 25th of December with events devoted to arts, crafts, nativity scenes, food and drink, and much more!

Just one hour north of Rome, near Lago di Bolsena, the well-preserved medieval town of Viterbo now has one more reason to attract visitors, especially those fascinated by Dante and his Divine Comedy.

Go off the beaten path this year and discover some quaint lesser-known Christmas markets in Italy.

Italy oh Italy. Where else can you walk down scenic streets lined with cobbled stones, window shopping, gelato in hand as motorini whiz past? You’ll find cities with more than 2000 years of history within reach (literally…) at all times. This is a love letter to the country we adore so much and how to enjoy a slower side. 

Have you always wanted to know what it’s like to be a small-scale olive oil farmer in Italy? We interviewed one in Italy’s Campania region. 

Looking to call Florence home sweet home? This luxury apartment is for sale on a quiet street in the heart of the city center, between Piazza Duomo and Piazza della Libertà. It is around 130 sq.m and includes a large terrace. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.