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, ...
On the 6th of January in Florence, just days before the Epiphany, many gather to watch La cavalcata dei Re Magi, Arrival of the Magi. Watch the Wise Men and their cavalcade as they make their way from Palazzo Pitti to Piazza Duomo where they greet a harmonious Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel ...
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 ...
This ancient festival in Sicily is noted for exotic music, singing, beauty pageants, parades, and traditional puppet shows. Thousands of almond trees are in bloom in the Valley of the Temples during this period which marks the arrival of the first fruits of spring. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
This Slow Food event combines the birthday of Slow Food and the anniversary of the Salone del Gusto event, which happens every two years. The artisan food festival showcases specialty foods from producers from 150 countries and engages visitors in food workshops and discussions around sustainability. Guests can also book special dinners. Previous editions of Salone del Gusto were held in ...
This festival offers free classes for yoga novices as well as events for those who are well-schooled in various yoga techniques. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
This race combines road and trail running, taking runners on a 43- or 80-km course through parks and landmarks.
Florence's all-night springtime party will be held in April. According to Guiliano Da Empoli, Florence's cultural superintendent, "White Night will be an explosion of art and creativity, outside their regular and daily confines; art and creativity that invades the city streets for one night. So there will be a whole series of performances and events throughout the city." Access 160 ...
Lace up those running shoes, get that last swig of water and be sure to get a good stretch in; the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is on again. The Italian branch of the organization hosts a series of events and workshops promoting good health and exercise leading up to a big race in efforts to raise money ...
