200 Madonnari (artisans who produce images of the virgin) from around the world will cover the streets of Curtatone in Lombardy with breath-taking, chalk renditions of the Madonna in a friendly competition that concludes on the 15th with a pyrotechnic performance. During the day, enjoy a plate of cotechino, one of the traditional savory gastronomic dishes of the region or walk ...
The town of Casciana Terme celebrates San Genesio, the patron saint of children, for three days in August. Children symbolically assume control of the town when the keys are passed from the Mayor to the representative of all children called the ciambellano, in a festival dedicated to their interests. The title also happens to be the name of the ring-shaped, fruit-studded ...
Volterra, an enchanting medieval town in the Tuscan hills, hosts its annual Notte Rossa, or Red Dusk, event to celebrate the town and allow visitors to discover the city and its offerings by showcasing mini concerts, performances and photo exhibits. The event takes place every second Saturday of September so don't miss your chance to discover Volterra on your own! Dream ...
Part of Mediateca Toscana's 50 Days of International Film in Florence, all events for the Ethnomusic Film Festival take place this year at the Cinema La Compagnia. This is the largest film festival of its kind in Italy. Events feature writers, directors, filmmakers and actors. Note: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. Dream of ...
If you're looking for a unique and one-of-a-kind experience for the holidays in Italy (as if just being in the bel paese was not enough) then you should take a trip to Rome and visit the Church of Santa Maria Immacolata. This historical church is home to the beautifully haunting crypt of the Capuchin monks of the 17th century and ...
Venice celebrates the end of the year with a classical concert at Teatro La Fenice conducted by Myung-Whun Chung. As tradition dictates, the first segment of the concert features the talented La Fenice Orchestra, while the choir joins in during the second segment performing "Va' Pensiero" from Nabucco and "Libiam ne' lieti calici" from La traviata. Note: Dates have not yet ...
The excellent singers of the Filarmonica d'Opera di Roma offer an unforgettable performance. The orchestra and singers dress in 18th century costumes as they perform their solos both on New Years Eve and New Years Day. The event is at the All Saints Church, which offers an English-speaking community in Rome. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning ...
If you find yourself in Venice during the holidays, kick off the new year with a party on the beach! Head to Blue Moon beach and join in their annual "Auguri di Capodanno sulla spiaggia" party to ring in the New Year. Drink wine, partake in the traditional New Year's meal of lenticchie and cotechino (a savory combination of lentils ...
Welcome the New Year with an invigorating dip in the freezing waters along Venice's Lido Beach...or at least join more than 2000 onlookers while you watch others splashing their way into the New Year from 11 am - 1:30 pm on New Year's Day. The day starts with a Viennese waltz, and concludes with a hearty, warming meal of wine, ...
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. Dream of Italy is a ...
