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Venice: Rowing Lesson Through the Canals

Venice Fondamenta Gasparo Contarini, Venice

Enjoying a gondola ride through the Venice canals is quite the experience, but have you ever wanted to commandeer one yourself? Treat yourself with a rowing lesson with Row Venice called vogata di sera. During the lesson you can learn the Venetian style of rowing — standing up and facing forward. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning ...

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Terni (Umbria): St. Valentine’s Celebration

Located in the southern portion of Umbria, the town of Terni, whose cathedral St. Valentine rests in, hosts a monthlong festival of events related to the patron saint of love. Events include special masses, art exhibitions, concerts, poetry readings, sporting events, and fireworks. The St Valentine Marathon will be held on February 18 (http://www.maratonadisanvalentino.it/). Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel ...

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Catania (Sicily): Feast of Saint Agatha

Chiesa San Biagio Piazza Stesicoro, 95100, Catania

Located in an ancient port city on the east coast of Sicily, this is an all-night religious celebration of the patron saint of the city. A procession of candle bearers parade through the city with horse-drawn carriages. Street theater, fireworks, sweets, and clouds of incense evoke the pagan origins of this festival.  Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. ...

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Florence: Taste Festival

Fortezza da Basso Viale Filippo Strozzi, 1, Florence

From balsamic vinegar to salumi to cheese, merchants of all kinds of Italian food and beverage products gather at Taste to give visitors a comprehensive sampling of Italy.