La Gazzetta Italiana
On the Cover: Christmas in Sicily
December 2024
Christmas in Sicily is a rich, vibrant season steeped in centuries-old traditions that blend Catholic customs with local folklore and unique flavors. In Sicily, Christmas is more than just a holiday; it’s a heartwarming experience that brings...
Pompeii wil stop ticket to 20,000 a day
December 2024
Pompeii is to limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets in an effort to cope with overtourism and protect the world heritage site, officials said last month. This summer, a record 4 million people visited the remains...
Rome is working for the Jubilee 2025
December 2024
To prepare for the Vatican’s Jubilee in 2025, Roman officials have announced big plans for the city’s iconic Trevi Fountain. The site will be thoroughly cleaned and restored and a new entry fee will be introduced. The fountain hasn’t received a...
New Museum space for Pompei artefacts in Naples
December 2024
A massive new museum space that will be dedicated to artefacts from Pompeii is under construction in Naples. MANN 2 will be an expansion of the city’s Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli (MANN), which houses the largest collection of classical...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Zuppa di Pesce Marechiara
December 2024
In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers. Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural...
Exploring Italy's Best Fashion Districts: Where Style Meets Tradition
December 2024
Italy is synonymous with fashion, and for good reason. The country has long been a trendsetter in the world of haute couture and luxury fashion. From the bustling streets of Milan to the elegant avenues of Rome, Italy’s fashion districts are a...
Italian Children’s Market Welcomes Dominick the Donkey Singing Plush Toy
December 2024
This year, the Italian Children’s Market welcomes someone new to its family of fun yet purposeful little members. And who is this newcomer? Why, the Italian Christmas donkey! Dominick, of course!
Many long-standing, loyal Italian Children’s Market...
Italo-Apero-Disco
December 2024
Join us as we celebrate the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World with a fun evening of music, food and dancing! Guests will taste delicious, healthy appetizers paired with Italian music through a silent disco experience. The event by the Consulate...
Local Events: Book Presentation and Wine Pairing
December 2024
Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit
Dec. 7, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The XXIV edition of the Settimana della Lingua Italiana focuses on the theme “Italian and the Book: The World Between the Lines.” The goal is to explore the connection between language...
Local Events: Italian Opera for Christmas
December 2024
Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit
Dec. 13, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Italy is the birthplace of opera and continues to play a dominant role in the genre. For our Christmas Concert, thanks to a collaboration with the Detroit Opera House, the Consulate...