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October 2016
Rome: Virtual Reality at the Ara Pacis
In this exhibit, visitors can experience the Ara Pacis in Rome through virtual reality to discover how it once looked during the Augustan era and to discover the origin story of Rome and the Augustus' family. Visitors can even experience what it was like to witness a Roman sacrifice. This one of a kind experience, offered in 5 language (Italian, English, French, Spanish and German), is in its last year of activity so don't miss out! Note: Opening hours vary…
Find out more »January 2019
Matera: European Capital of Culture
Matera has been named Europe's Capital of Culture for 2019, and will celebrate with events all year long. Visitors can engage in an interactive experience by using their own phones as they are lead through the exhibit with a chatbot created by Martel.IA, they can also participate in a two-day L.A.R.P. event, take part in a community seeding workshop that promotes sustainability and even enjoy live dance performances from renowned choreographers such as Maria Hassabi. Dream of Italy is a…
Find out more »April 2019
Rome: Music Festival of the Nations
Nightly performances at 8:3o p.m. at Rome's Teatro Marcello focus on classical music, including Baroque, Romantic, and Classic styles. Performances range from soloists to chamber ensembles to polyphonic choirs. Performances are held on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, and then resume from July 1-September 28. Note: Ticket pricing varies 14€ for free seats, 25€ for back row seating and 36€ for front row seating. Please visit the website for more information on specific events. Dream of Italy is a membership…
Find out more »May 2019
Florence: Estate Fiorentina
Summer lasts into October at Florence's annual summer festival. The festivities include La Maggiolata a celebration of the month of May (maggio in Italian), outdoor cinema, a rooftop music festival, jazz music, il Palio di Santo Stefano in Pane which is a Renaissance fair, and much more. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all.…
Find out more »Venice: La Biennale
The annual Biennale Art Festival takes over Venice this summer and fall, when countries from around the world set up pavilions to show off their home-grown contemporary artists. The venerable festival is a parade of avant garde visual art: a major destination for the art elite and the cognoscenti. The event runs daily from May to November, though it is closed on Mondays. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get…
Find out more »Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Italy
Lace up those running shoes, get that last swig of water and be sure to get a good stretch in; the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is in its 20th anniversary this year. The Italian branch of the organization hosts a series of events and workshops promoting good health and exercise leading up to a big race in efforts to raise money for the Foundation and breast cancer research. The event takes place in various cities in Italy…
Find out more »July 2019
Rome: Estate Romana
If you're looking for something to fill a summer night in Rome, look to Estate Romana. The summer festival hosts over 150 events and takes place all over Rome's parks, squares and art galleries film screenings in various historic and beautiful venues such as Isola Tiberina, Villa Lazzaroni and Arena della Biblioteca Renato Nicolini. Other events include concerts, sports, children's games, and theatre performances and this year's Shakespeare Horror Story offers the crowd a full immersion experience exploring the darkest most…
Find out more »September 2019
Naples: Pizza Village
Pizza Village, a free event featuring pizza demonstrations and exhibits on the waterfront of Naples, will draw 50 historical Neapolitan pizzerias, 500,000 visitors, and more than 100,000 pizzas. Guests can purchase a menu ticket for 12€ which includes one pizza of choice, one drink, one dessert and one coffee. The World Pizza-making Championship will also take place. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what…
Find out more »Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Italy
Lace up those running shoes, get that last swig of water and be sure to get a good stretch in; the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is in its 20th anniversary this year. The Italian branch of the organization hosts a series of events and workshops promoting good health and exercise leading up to a big race in efforts to raise money for the Foundation and breast cancer research. The event takes place in various cities in Italy…
Find out more »Rome: Taste of Roma
The largest restaurant festival in Rome takes place at the Auditorium Parco della Musica with the participation of a dozen of Rome's best restaurants and 20 master chefs coming from all over Italy. Attendees can enjoy gourmet courses, cooking schools, show-cooking and wine tasting. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel…
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