• Sicily: Easter in Palermo

    Unnamed Venue Palermo, Italy

    Easter in Palermo is a vibrant and colorful celebration, with reenactments of religious events, a procession of a statue of Christ on Good Friday, and a recreation of the Last Supper on Easter Sunday. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.

  • Florence Half Marathon

    Florence Florence, Italy

    If you've ever wanted to run past the Duomo, this half marathon is for you. There's also an 8km race and a charity walk for non-runners.

  • Milan City Marathon

    Unnamed Venue Milan, Italy

    The Milan Marathon attracts 20,000 runners and follows a course past the city's most notable monuments, including the Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, and Teatro alla Scala. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.

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  • Florence Cocktail Week

    Florence Florence, Italy

    Florence's Cocktail Week highlights specialty cocktails at more than 20 bars across the city and Tuscany. Cheers! Note: Dates have not been confirmed. Check the event website for updates.

  • Verona: Vinitaly Wine Fair

    Veronafiere Viale del Lavoro, 8, Verona, Italy

    One of the largest wine events of the year takes over the center of Verona for four days in April. Both trade fair (with 150,000 international operators looking to connect with wineries for distribution and sale) and retail event (lots of tastings open to the public, gala dinners and activities), Vinitaly is a mecca for devotees of the vine. Access ...

  • Bitetto (Bari): Medieval Market

    Unnamed Venue Bitetto, Italy

    During the third weekend in April, the town of Bitetto transforms into an authentic medieval market. Vendors dress up in elaborate medieval costumes and set up stalls using only materials that would have been common in medieval times, such as wood. Items for sale are inspected to ensure their medieval authenticity, and include handmade crafts and food. The parade includes ...

  • Festa della Liberazione: Italian Liberation Day

    On April 25, 1945, Italy was liberated from the grip of Mussolini and the German-Fascist regime. The country celebrates this historic day with parades, ceremonies, and speeches. Rome, as the capital, enjoys the biggest celebrations, including a visit by the President to the Ardeatine Caves Mausoleum, where the Nazis massacred 335 Romans in 1944. Dream of Italy is a membership ...

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  • Lariofiere (Como): Agrinatura

    Unnamed Venue Lariofiere, Italy

    Agrinatura constructs rural villages in the town of Lariofiere in order to give the public a taste of country life. The festival, dedicated to health and nature, includes animal shows, artisan demonstrations, food tasting, and children's events. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.

  • Franciacorta Summer Festival on the Road

    Franciacorta Lombardy, Italy

    This 4-month long festival takes place from May to September and invites guests to explore the vineyards and towns of the northern region of Lombardy has to offer. The festival celebrating Franciacorta, which some regard as Italy's finest sparkling wine, is pulling out all the stops with various events celebrating the food, wine, sports, nature and art of the region. ...

  • Manarola (Liguria): World’s Largest Nativity Scene

    Manarola Manarola, La Spezia, Italy

    You've heard about the world's largest Christmas tree lighting in Umbria and now there is the world's largest presepe in the town of Manarola, one of the five towns in the Cinque Terre. The project was realized by Mario Andreoli, a retired railway worker who has dedicated over 30 years to the installation and in 2007 it was added to the ...

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