One day a year during Saint Martin's week, the entire country of Italy comes together to celebrate the power, the intrigue, and the mystery of...the grape! At this national celebration, revelers welcome the happy harvest of the grape with the opening of 100 wine cellars for free tasting of the young wines by the public! This Novello (New) wine has a ...
December 8 is an Italian and Catholic holiday: the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Cities throughout Italy celebrate with special masses, parades, and music. Many stores remain open for holiday shopping. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
Cities throughout Italy celebrate Santa Lucia Day on December 13. Sicily hosts an especially large parade on December 13, bringing Santa Lucia's coffin to the Church of Santa Lucia. Another parade is held on December 20 to bring her back to the church's crypt. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
FAI (Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano) hosts its annual FAI Days to promote Italian culture. During the event, members of the public are allowed to visit 580 monuments and sites in 210 Italian cities for free, and offers free guided tours as well. Note: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates.
It's the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It's known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later, during the fascist regime, this ...
This unique rose festival in the town of Busalla dedicates itself not to the aesthetic beauty of roses, but rather to the flowers' culinary merits. Vendors sell a variety of food items containing roses, including jam, honey, ravioli, ice cream, sausage, cheese, bread, and cake. Guests can also learn the health benefits of edible roses, hear poetry, sample cosmetics, and attend ...
