This half-marathon follows the beautiful coast of the Piedmont side of Lago Maggiore, and is open to international individuals and teams. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
As if the the intimate vie in Italy couldn't get any more charming, the streets in the historic center of the quaint town of Spello in Umbria are filled with flowers for the infiorata di Spello. Residents decorate their window sills, balconies, staircases, alleys and corners in a blossoming botanical display for everyone to enjoy all leading up to the main ...
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 ...
This summer music festival in Ravenna offers concerts and performances throughout Ravenna's well-preserved Byzantine churches, cloisters, and piazzas. Having once been the Western capital of the Roman Empire, the city of Ravenna offers a historical backdrop that only adds to the beautiful and austere atmosphere. Ticket prices vary by performance and can be purchased online. Note: Dates have not been ...
The Regatta (Palio) of the Ancient Maritime Republics is a competition on eight-oared galleons among the crews of the cities of Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa and Venice. The event is held in a different city each year, combining a fascinating historical and cultural message with a spectacular competition. These four cities have competed in the 2,000-meter race since 1956. Each of the four boats ...
This outdoor theater festival occurs on several dates in June. Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. Related articles: A Guide to Padova: What to See and Where to Eat Admission requires the purchase of a bracelet at the InfoPoint on via Altinate 71. Beyond access to the gardens the bracelet includes a guide and free ...
Italians love a reason to party and this is evident in their festas celebrating the most obscure of objects, like in the small town Pierantonio, where they celebrate the Battitura. This is the farming machine that cuts and collects hay. You can find these machines in mid to late June moving through golden shimmering fields. They honor this machine for ...
This opera festival is just as famous for the venue in which the operas are performed as it is for the quality of the performances. To sit under the stars in an ancient Roman amphitheater (the Arena di Verona) in the middle of the city and experience an opera is an incredible opportunity that has been drawing visitors from all ...
This unique evening festival takes place in the Archeologic Garden of San Pietro at the foot of the Campanaria Tower from the 13th century in the town of Ozzano dell'Emilia. Here, guests can bear witness to a wizard's magic, watch theater and dance performances, concerts a more all under the moonlight. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning ...
Bologna has got some spectacular spaces from le due torri, to the garden of Margherita, and under the porticos that lead you to a panoramic view of the city from the Church of San Luca. During the summer though, Piazza Maggiore offers yet another unique space with film screenings of the classics. You can view the full schedule on the official ...
