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 ...
Each year in Rome, hundreds of people in medieval costumes walk along the avenue leading up to the Vatican carrying gifts for the Pope, who will then say a morning mass in Saint Peters. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all ...
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. This is an exciting event ...
Fòcara in Novoli, a small town near Lecce, honors the town's patron, Sant'Antonio Abate, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and ...
Each year the streets of Aosta are filled with the international woodcarving and handicrafts fair. Dedicated to the 6th century Saint Orso, this fair has been held for about 1,000 years. It is a chance for artisans to show off their skills and imagination. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
The Chianti Wine Consortium hosts Chianti Lovers as a preview of upcoming vintages to be released. 100 wineries bring 500 wines for the public to taste.
Since the 1960s, the town of Muravera has celebrated its abundance of fresh, local citrus with the Citrus Festival, which includes citrus tastings, music, art shows, and parades. Note: dates have not been confirmed; please check the event website for updates. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
