• Rome: Virtual Reality at the Ara Pacis

    Museo Ara Pacis Lungotevere in Augusta, Rome, Italy

    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, ...

    12€
  • Matera: European Capital of Culture

    Matera Matera, Italy

    Matera has been named Europe's Capital of Culture for 2019, and will celebrate with events all year long. Visitors can engage in an interactive experience by using their own phones as they are lead through the exhibit with a chatbot created by Martel.IA, they can also participate in a two-day L.A.R.P. event, take part in a community seeding workshop that ...

    Free
  • Gelato Festival

    The Gelato Festival is on tour just in time for the summer heat, stopping in 12 Italian cities between now and October. Guests will be able to watch gelato makers at work, taste and vote for their favorite flavors, and sample a special flavor in each city, including Nutella and a mango-kiwi-strawberry combination. There will also be opportunities to learn ...

    5€
  • Florence: Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

    Opera di Firenze Piazza Vittorio Gui, 1, Florence, Italy

    This music festival, held in Florence, began in 1931 as an opera festival and has since expanded to include dance Note: Dates have not been confirmed; Pricing may vary by event: Please check the event website for updates. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see ...

  • Puglia Tango Festival

    Hotel Villa Romanazzi Carducci Via Giuseppe Capruzzi 326 , Bari, Italy

    The Puglia Tango Festival, held in Bari, celebrates the classic Latin dance with performances, music, and lessons for the public. Lessons are free for those who have never danced tango before, and guests can purchase packages of lessons, tango dance parties (milongas), and tango experiences for various prices, ranging from 10 to 25 euros per event. Experience the famous Buenos ...

    10€
  • Pisa: Giugno Pisano

    Unnamed Venue Pisa, Italy

    Giugno Pisano is a month of festivals in Pisa in June. Among the events are openings of the town's churches at night, the Palio di San Ranieri, the Battle of the Bridge on the last Saturday in June, the Regatta every four years (the last one was held in 2015), a night opening of the Leaning Tower, and Games on ...

  • Strawberry Festival in Rome

    Nemi Rome, Lazio, Italy

    The Strawberry Festival in Nemi is celebrating its 86th anniversary. Located on the outskirts of Rome, this lovely little town sits next to Lake Albano. The event kicks off with the holy mass at the Santuario di Santissimo Crocifisso, and later continues with the parade through the town where le fragolare dance in their traditional costume (long red skirt, white ...

    Free
  • Padua (Padova): Antiche Mura Teatro Festival

    Teatro all'aperto di Campo dell Marta Cittadella, Padova, Italy

    Every Tuesday evening in the month of June, the city of Padua is home to this festival. Selected international theater companies put on four productions after an initial aperitivo at 8:30 pm with live music! Related article: A Guide to Padova: What to See and Where to Eat Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing ...

    Free
  • Piacenza: Gola Gola Festival

    Piacenza , Italy

    The Gola Gola Festival is a 3-day family friendly event and invites guests to engage with the community while enjoying the delicious specialties and learning about the history of  the city of Piacenza in Emilia-Romagna through its cuisine. "Gola" translates to throat and this event features many workshops and tastings that will have you reaching for all the food to ...

    Free
  • Urban Trekking in Florence: “The Edwardian Residents”

    Piazza Santa Croce Florence, Italy

    Also known as the "English Walk" this event offers a guided tour through the city with 11 stop points that celebrate the presence of the English in the early 1900s in Florence, including Pensione Bertollini from Forster's A Room with a View. The tour lasts around 2 hours and is 6 km (3.7 mi) long. Free admission for children under ...

    €13