Presepi

There is definitely an air of Christmas in Parma with all the lights and decorations  lining the streets. A beautiful backdrop for the Christmas Aperitivo! 

 If you are out Christmas shopping, visiting Father Christmas or sightseeing, it is also worth the while to make your way to Chiostro della Chiesa della SS.Annunziata in Via Massimo D'Azeglio to see the 'Mostra dei Presepi'.

The exhibition has been on since the 7th December and will run until 6th January.

 While you are in Via D'Azeglio, near the arcades of the Old Hospital, the beautiful Oratorio di S. Ilario also has a  very lovely presepio on display.

Reminder

All state museums, monuments, gardens and archeological sites are open and free this Sunday - enjoy!

Plans for the New Year? Christmas present idea?

Although September 2015 may seem far away at the moment,  some of you may be very interested to hear that U2  are doing a European Tour with two dates in Turin.


Sept. 4th, Turin, Italy , Pala Alpitour 
Sept. 5th, Turin, Italy, Pala Alpitour 

Tickets go on sale from December 8, ( December 4 to 6 as an exclusive presale for members of the Official Fan Club.)

November Porc celebrates Christmas

November Porc “recupera”
la “tappa” di Polesine Parmense.

"Christmas"  Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December

Just in case you missed the "November Porc" Festivities, there will be another opportunity to take part.

 Some of the events that should have taken place in Polesine were cancelled due flooding of the Po on the third week of November.

Go along for live music, good food and plenty of entertainment, and even some Christmas Shopping.
http://www.novemberporc.it/

Day Trip to Piacenza

Day-trip idea: Piacenza.

1) Small historical city center is worth a look! 
2) The surrounding hills are beautiful and filled with excellent Trattorie at which to eat "Tortelli con la coda"! We personally love Locanda Cacciatori.
3) Tiger just opened a small store there in Corso V Emanuel - lots of Christmas present ideas, art & craft supplies, housewares at cheap prices
4) A Lebanese restaurant (not excellent, but not bad either:-))
5) Wax Museum in Rivalta