Under the Vasari Portico in the main piazza of Arezzo, the first Sunday and preceding Saturday of every month you will find the largest antique market in Italy. From dressers to comic books to old military uniforms, this market holds a variety of treasures. Arezzo, located in the region of Tuscany, is one of the twelve Etruscan cities that was conquered ...
Each year in Rome, hundreds of people in medieval costumes walk along the avenue leading up to the Vatican carrying gifts for the Pope, who will then say a morning mass in Saint Peters. 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 ...
In a city that holds hundreds of regatta races throughout the year, this one stands out, as it features 50 men dressed as La Befana (the Epiphany witch). The rowers paddle up the Grand Canal and toward the Rialto Bridge, competing to be the first to reach a giant stocking that hangs from the bridge. This is an exciting event ...
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 ...
Fòcara in Novoli, a small town near Lecce, honors the town's patron, Sant'Antonio Abate, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and ...
Each year the streets of Aosta are filled with the international woodcarving and handicrafts fair. Dedicated to the 6th century Saint Orso, this fair has been held for about 1,000 years. It is a chance for artisans to show off their skills and imagination. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
The Chianti Wine Consortium hosts Chianti Lovers as a preview of upcoming vintages to be released. 100 wineries bring 500 wines for the public to taste.
Since the 1960s, the town of Muravera has celebrated its abundance of fresh, local citrus with the Citrus Festival, which includes citrus tastings, music, art shows, and parades. Note: dates have not been confirmed; please check the event website for updates. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
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 ...
The Tuscany Walking Festival is a celebration of nature and conviviality, calling visitors together to traverse on foot Tuscany's six national parks, located along Tuscany's coast. The festival features hundreds of different events aimed at bringing people together to share the beauty of the Mediterranean scenery. Beyond offering good exercise and a great way to experience Tuscany, the festival narrows ...
