Event & Lifestyle
Orange-Throwing Battle of the Carnevale in Ivrea
What is orange, weighs about 500,000 pounds, flies, has nine teams, includes an evil Marquis, rape, lives for only three days, leads to being black
22 January 2018
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Sicily for Culture, Weather, and Almond Blossoms
The Almond Blossom Festival of Agrigento (Festa del Fiore del Mandorlo) is one of the most famous events in Sicily. Yep, pun intended, the town
15 January 2018
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Opera in Italy in February
Calling all opera fans! Some iconic Italian operas will be at our Rome Opera Theatre later this month and in February. Check these out: ·
11 January 2018
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Viareggio Italy in February, for the Seaside and Carnival
Akin to the Venice Carnival we talked about a few days ago, Viareggio will not be outdone with their 40-ton papier-maché floats! The Carnival of
9 January 2018
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Venice Carnival
It’s only the event of the year! Venice Carnival, which lasts from January 27 through February 13, 2018. It is the most fabulous, innovative, provocative,
2 January 2018
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Feast of San Sebastiano
On January 20, we celebrate Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of athletes, specifically archers, soldiers, and those who desire a saintly death. It’s a one-day
28 December 2017
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Alpine Skiing World Cup
You don’t have to love skiing to appreciate the awesome athletes involved in the Alpine Skiing World Cup Event, going on now in Italy, and
26 December 2017
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Fòcara in Novoli (Lecce): Sant’Antonio Abate Feast Day
The tradition is believed to be over 1,000 years old when monks originally settled in Novoli. The fire materials stand as high as a three-story
18 December 2017
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Milan La Befana Benifica
We’ve been talking a lot about the holiday season and the upcoming new year recently. One thing we haven’t covered, until today is Befana Benefica.
14 December 2017
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Venice: Epiphany Regatta
As you may have noted in our earlier post, January 6th marks the end of the holiday season and is celebrated as the Epiphany, which
11 December 2017
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Venice: New Year’s Greeting on Lido Beach
We’re ready to usher in 2018 on our gorgeous Lido Beach in Venice, are you? Come on and join us with a revitalizing splash in
5 December 2017
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Puglia: Putignano Festival
Puglia is one of the most charming places in Italy. It offers beautiful, sunny beaches, farms that have been in operation for centuries and a
30 November 2017
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The Feast of Our Lady of Good Health
On November 21, there is only one place you need to be, Venice! Every year since 1630, throngs of guests have crossed what was once
2 November 2017
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Christmas Market
Let’s shop ’til we drop, rest and shop some more! We love the beautiful market offerings around our fabulous Italy! They make shopping so joyful
2 November 2017
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Rome Jazz Festival
Calling all jazz lovers! If you haven’t booked your trip to Rome yet, you need to get busy! No matter your taste, the Roma Jazz
19 October 2017
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San Miniato: La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco (Truffle Festival)
Each November on the second, third and fourth weekends, San Miniato celebrates truffles with a Truffle Festival. You can count on great entertainment, food, shopping
16 October 2017
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Florence Noel
Beginning on November 4, Florence Noel kicks off the holiday season in Florence at 10 am. Guests can visit Santa’s house and purchase the most
13 October 2017
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Florence: Ethnomusic Film Festival
The Ethnomusic Film Festival is part of Mediateca Toscana’s 50 Days of International Film. The festival takes place at the Odeon Cinema, Piazza Strozzi in
13 October 2017
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Turin: Artissima
A fantastic art fair and a significant event in Turin Italy, Artissima has been an annual practice since 1994. It will be held this year
10 October 2017
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Florence: International Cinema and Women Film Festival
Beginning on November 1, film enthusiasts will want to be at the Cinema Odeon, Piazza Strozzi in Florence, Italy for the International Cinema and Women
8 October 2017
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Eurochocolate Festival
Did your eyes just jump over four letters and only see “chocolate?” Ours sure did and we’re packing our bags already! Each year since 1993,
28 September 2017
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Conspiracy and the Man in the Iron Mask
Mystery and intrigue are two of our favorite words, and there is no better way to get both than with The Man in the Iron
27 September 2017
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Milan Celtic New Year
If you want to experience a Medieval Festival filled with colorful costumes, traditional Italian cuisine, and breathtaking historical reenactments, the Celtic New Year is an
22 September 2017
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Festival of the Thrush
About a two-hour drive from Florence, the Festival of the Thrush (Sagra del Tordo) in The Village of Montalcino is where you want to be
19 September 2017
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Rome Film Festival
This year marks the 12th annual Rome Film Festival, held between October 26th and November 5th. The festival is at the Auditorium Parco della Musica,
15 September 2017
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