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, ...
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
At this markets, 45 wooden houses sell local and Italian crafts, live animals and carolers add to the festive atmosphere, and a Christmas train takes visitors around the city. On December 6, the eve of the Festa Immacolata, the market stays open late for a fireworks show near the castle. December 11-12 is dedicated to children's enjoyment of the Christmas spirit, ...
This market, in Corso Rosmini in the town of Rovereto, features local crafts as well as holiday crafts from northern Europe. Trentino also hosts another Christmas market in Arco. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
Touted as the region's biggest and busiest Christmas market, the Trento market is held in Piazza Fiera next to the city's medieval wall. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
The Bressanone market is located in Piazza Duomo, where the city's 800-year-old Gothic cathedral stands. There will be a presepi exhibit in the Hofburg Episcopal Palace.
The Levico Christmas market in Parco Alburgico (Habsburgs Park) features market staples such as handmade crafts, Christmas decor, and nativity scenes, but is also loaded with extra events. There is also a polenta festival and a cheese festival. A Santa Claus 5K run in the park requires a Santa suit for entry. At 9:30pm on December 1, 8 and 15, ...
Eighty festive stalls line the historic spa promenade, selling everything from toys and gifts to sweets and cakes. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
The Andalo Christmas Market will be held in Piazza Dolomiti, and on December 3, there will be an opening ceremony and lighting of the Christmas tree from 4pm-7:30pm. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
