The new tour announced by the band PFM (all the info in the link: https://auditoriumconciliazione.it/spettacolo/pfm/ ) is expected to be full of emotions and new features. The show is divided into two sections; the first section is dedicated to the band’s greatest hits, the second part is dedicated to a great artist of Italian song: De André. This event is scheduled for Monday, December 29th at the “Auditorium della Conciliazione”. The auditorium is easily reached by metro at the San Giovanni stop, which is only 150 meters from my B&B, get off at the “Ottaviano” stop. Then a pleasant walk along the Vatican walls and admiring the dome of St. Peter’s in the evening, you will arrive at the auditorium. Given the holiday season, you will have the opportunity to visit the nativity scene and Christmas tree set up for the Christmas holidays in Vatican Square. Enjoy! Maurizio.

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