Discover Santa Lucia in Sicily, one of the island’s biggest December festivals. Learn about the traditions, processions in Syracuse and the unique food customs linked to the saint.

On 13 December, the island of Sicily celebrates Santa Lucia, one of its most beloved saints, with a festival deeply rooted in local traditions. Even for those who are not religious, the Festival of Santa Lucia is a powerful cultural experience.

Nowhere is the celebration more intense than in Syracuse (Siracusa), where Santa Lucia was born and where her presence is still strongly felt today. For visitors traveling through Sicily in winter, Santa Lucia offers a rare chance to witness a living tradition that goes far beyond a single religious ceremony.

A full guide to Christmas in Rome and Vatican City: festive lights, nativity scenes, markets and how to attend Vatican Christmas Mass.

Christmas in Rome and Vatican City: a complete guide to the holiday season

Christmas is one of the best times to experience Rome and Vatican City. From early December until the feast of the Epiphany on 6 January, the city fills with nativity scenes, concerts, religious celebrations, Christmas markets and long evening walks under festive lights.

Discover the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Rome at the Altare della Patria, learn its story, and find out how to visit this WWI memorial in Piazza Venezia, Rome.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Rome: what it is and where to find it

If you’ve ever visited Piazza Venezia in Rome, you’ve surely noticed the enormous white monument dominating the square. This is the Vittoriano, built between 1885 and 1935 to honor Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy.

If you look closely, right at the center of the Altare della Patria, under the statue of the goddess Roma, you’ll see a small shrine marked with the Latin words “IGNOTO MILITI” beneath a laurel wreath.

That is where the Milite Ignoto, the unknown Italian soldier, rests in Rome.

Discover Roma Arte in Nuvola, the modern and contemporary art fair hosted inside La Nuvola in Rome, featuring over 140 galleries and special exhibitions.

Roma Arte in Nuvola: Rome’s major modern and contemporary art fairFrom 21 to 23 November 2025, the Capital’s most anticipated art appointment returns: Roma Arte in Nuvola, the fair that has brought new energy to the Rome contemporary art scene since its debut in 2021. Hosted inside the iconic “La Nuvola” convention center in EUR, this event has quickly become one of the most important art events in Rome, attracting collectors, art lovers and curious visitors from Italy and beyond.

Discover the top truffle festivals in Italy. Learn the difference between black and white truffles, why white truffles are so prized, and which fairs to attend this autumn.

The best truffle fairs in Italy to visit this autumn

Autumn in Italy has its own unmistakable scent: truffle. From early October, the Italian truffle season brings weekend markets, tasting events and lively food festivals across the country. Before diving into the fairs, here’s a quick look at what makes these underground treasures so extraordinary.

Discover the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 AD, when Constantine’s triumph over Maxentius changed Rome’s destiny and led to the rise of Christianity.

The Battle of the Milvian Bridge: the day that changed Rome’s fate

On October 28, 312 AD, the fate of the Roman Empire was decided on a little bridge just outside Rome. Here, emperors Maxentius and Constantine the Great fought a battle that would make history. In the end, what started out as a power struggle transformed the empire and contributed to the spread of Christianity throughout the ancient world.