Christine Palacio passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2025 with family members by her side. Born and raised in Santa Barbara on Dec. 19, 1952, she was the daughter of Philip U. Palacio and Lillian C.

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From there we will proceed to the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, the seat of Medici power in Florence for over a century, and make a special visit to the Chapel of the Magi, decorated by Benozzo Gozzoli, ...