The "Palio of the Boats" is divided into three stages: the first and third events are water races, while the second stage requires contestants from the town's four districts to carry boats on their shoulders through the steep hills and passageways of old town Passignano. The palio, held annually on the last Sunday in July, originates from an attempted invasion ...
The town of Gubbio, near Perugia, hosts an annual summer festival highlighted by concerts and performances by talented local musicians. The musicians also teach seminars and master classes for €80 per class. Note: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to ...
According to legend, in 352 AD, a rich and bored Roman gentleman experienced a vivid dream in which the Virgin Mary told him that a certain hill in Rome would be covered in snow in the morning, and that he should then use his money to build a church on that site. Being that Rome was deep in a steamy ...
Civitavecchia rings in the anniversary of its founding, as well as the defeat of the Saracens, in charming seaside style: A boat race, historical procession and a gastronomical fair featuring huge quantities of free seafood, and in particular, a gigantic Padellone -- a giant platter of fried fish that especially encapsulates the anniversary of the founding of the city. Other celebrations ...
It's the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It's known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later, during the fascist regime, this ...
OPEN displays contemporary art in public spaces in Venice's Lido area, encouraging "synergy, creativity, and artistic intuition." OPEN exclusively displays sculptures from up-and-coming international artists. Please check the event website for updated dates.
Chianti drinkers, rejoice: Your festival is here! In September, the Tuscan city of Impruneta becomes intoxicated with celebrations of the garnet gem of Tuscany -- the Chianti grape. In this Festa dell'Uva, wine-lovers can wander from booth to booth, tasting Chianti varieties as well as regional delicacies. There are also historical processions with incredible costumes (and some mischievous antics, due ...
On the 6th of January every year, La Befana, the Italian witch, delivers treats to children across Italy just as Santa Claus would; only she travels by broom. In her hometown, Urbania, 50 thousand Italians celebrate with over 300 kilos of desserts, the most important aspect of a festa, of course. Throughout the streets and piazzas, you will find stands overflowing ...
This event is an ancient Italian tradition to celebrate the holidays. There is music and a live presepe vivente, also known as a nativity scene, in the Piazza del Duomo near the Basilica of Sant’Eustrogio in Milan. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
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 ...
