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August 2021
September 2021
Milan: Celebration of the Holy Nail
Il Santo Chiodo or The Holy Nail allegedly was taken from the cross used to crucify Jesus, and during this celebration, Milan's archbishop ascends toward the ceiling of the Duomo in a rickety mechanical basket to uplift the relic, and then brings it back down for the crowd to admire. 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…
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Milan: Yoga Festival
If you're in the city and find your body telling you it needs a break from all the sight-seeing, take the time to wind down at this festival. It offers free classes for yoga novices as well as events for those who are well-schooled in various yoga techniques. Note: Dates have not yet been confirmed; Pricing varies by event; Please visit event website for more information on individual event pricing. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel…
Find out more »January 2022
Milan: La Befana Benifica
Every year on the Epiphany, Italian motorcyclists gather for La Befana Benifica, a motorcycle procession for charity led by La Befana, the Epiphany witch. Beginning at the Duomo, motorcyclists hear a speech from the mayor and are blessed by the Bishop of Milan. The procession then continues to deliver items like food and gifts to charity centers, shelters and retirement homes around Milan. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get…
Find out more »August 2022
September 2022
Milan: Celebration of the Holy Nail
Il Santo Chiodo or The Holy Nail allegedly was taken from the cross used to crucify Jesus, and during this celebration, Milan's archbishop ascends toward the ceiling of the Duomo in a rickety mechanical basket to uplift the relic, and then brings it back down for the crowd to admire. 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…
Find out more »October 2022
Milan: Yoga Festival
If you're in the city and find your body telling you it needs a break from all the sight-seeing, take the time to wind down at this festival. It offers free classes for yoga novices as well as events for those who are well-schooled in various yoga techniques. Note: Dates have not yet been confirmed; Pricing varies by event; Please visit event website for more information on individual event pricing. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel…
Find out more »January 2023
Milan: La Befana Benifica
Every year on the Epiphany, Italian motorcyclists gather for La Befana Benifica, a motorcycle procession for charity led by La Befana, the Epiphany witch. Beginning at the Duomo, motorcyclists hear a speech from the mayor and are blessed by the Bishop of Milan. The procession then continues to deliver items like food and gifts to charity centers, shelters and retirement homes around Milan. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get…
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