The "Palio of the Boats" is divided into three stages: the first and third events are water races, while the second stage requires contestants from the town's four districts to carry boats on their shoulders through the steep hills and passageways of old town Passignano. The palio, held annually on the last Sunday in July, originates from an attempted invasion ...
The town of Gubbio, near Perugia, hosts an annual summer festival highlighted by concerts and performances by talented local musicians. The musicians also teach seminars and master classes for €80 per class. Note: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to ...
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, ...
