Musica a Palazzo sets the action of Verdi's opera within an authentic historic Venetian palazzo. This contemporary interpretation is closely related to Verdi's own thoughts on dramatic opera. Begins at 8:30 p.m. in the Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto, Venice. Refer to the website below for performance dates. Dream of Italy readers can save 10% on tickets for this event using the promo ...
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, ...
This market combines traditional Italian market stalls and presepi with Sicilian crafts and sweets, beginning in the November and running until mid-December.
Horse lovers, take note: the largest horse festival in the world unfolds in Verona for three days. See world-class jumping competitions, exhibits with the horse as the source of inspiration and even horse games and events geared for children and families. Related Article: Noteworthy Travels: The Palio Edition
This festival offers free classes for yoga novices as well as events for those who are well-schooled in various yoga techniques. The festival is also held in Rome and Padua.
Part of Mediateca Toscana's 50 Days of International Film in Florence, events take place throughout the city but primarily at the Odeon Cinema. This is the largest film festival of its kind in Italy. Events feature writers, directors, filmmakers, actors and films highlighting LGBT media. Note: 2016 dates have not been announced yet. Please check the event website for updates.
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 ...
Part of Mediateca Toscana's 50 Days of International Film in Florence, all events take place at the Odeon Cinema. This is the largest film festival of its kind in Italy. Events feature writers, directors, filmmakers and actors. Please check the event website for updated dates.
Bologna has two main Christmas markets. Fiera di Santa Lucia celebrates Saint Lucia and runs from November 20 to December 26 around Chiesa dei Servi, while Fiera di Natale runs from November 20 to January 6 on Via Altabella. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
After a pestilence struck Venice in 1630, the Doge prayed to the Virgin Mary to stop the spread of the disease and protect the people of Venice. The Doge also ordered the construction of a church in her honor, which became the Chiesa della Salute, and which, every year on November 21st, becomes a mecca for Venetians, who take a ...
