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White Truffle Fair in San Miniato
It is hard to imagine anything better that a dinner in Tuscan garden with a bottle of aromatic Chianti, but there is a small town, which serves something even more unique – the Food of the Kings.
Alba White Truffle International Festival
Truffles are known throughout the world as one of the most sought after and luxurious delicacies, prized by fine restaurants and, in Italian cuisine, one of the culinary highlights of the fall season. White truffles are by far the finest truffles, and in Alba, northern Italy, their coming into season is celebrated annually with the [...]
Festa del Redentore 2011
This year edition of one of the most popular ceremonies in Venice, the Feast of Redeemer takes place between 16th and 17th of July. Besides religious importance of the feast, the spectacular wooden bridge and magnificent fireworks midnight show with the next day regatta races are going to gather thousands of believers and spectators.
Palio di San Ranieri
On the afternoon of June 17, to add to the celebration of the patron Saint Ranieri, four boats representing the colors of the oldest parts of town – St. Mary, St. Francis, St. Martin and St. Anthony – compete on the waters of Arno in the regatta, legacy of the maritime republic of Pisa prestigious [...]
Luminara di San Ranieri
Each year the facades of buildings are receiving an extraordinary outfit of thousands of wax candles, which on the night of eve of Saint Ranieri, the patron saint of Pisa, change the town into the spectacular magic fairy-tale place.
Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics
Regata (Palio) delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare is an event developed after the World War II to commemorate the power of four Medieval republics, taht once ruled the Mediterranean waters. The Palio is a competition between representatives of four cities : Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa and Venice, and each year is played in different city.
Dante’s Inferno show in Pertosa Caves
Every weekend the visitors, who happened to wander near the entrance to the Pertosa Caves in the province of Salerno have the possibility to experience the guided tour of the Inferno led by Dante himself.
Festa dei Ceri in Gubbio
Gubbio, the small town located on the hill with splendid panoramic views of Umbria is known for tavole eugubine tables and the spectacular Race of the candles ( Ceri) , one of the oldest traditional events in the whole Italy. Like many of other old customs it may have its roots in the pagan rites, [...]
Palio di Ferrara
The history and schedule of the oldest palio in the world – Palio di Ferrara. The month full of events, parades, knight and musician competitions, music, food and THE RACE.
Settimana Santa in Alghero
The origins of Holy Week celebrations in Alghero date back to the beginning of 17th century, when the area was under Catalonian dominance. The ceremonies are known also uder the Catalan name – Santa Setmana de l’Alguer.
The Procession of the Mysteries in Trapani
The procession in Trapani is probably the oldes religiuos event in Italy, but definitely the longest one. It starts at 14.00 on Good Friday afternoon and lasts almost 24 hours.
Holy Week Celebration in Taormina
The most impressive procession in Taormina takes place in the Good Friday afternoon. Local men and women carry the sculptures representing passion of Jesus and the local saints. Only young children wear the white colors, symbols of purity and innocence, the rest of the people are dressed in black,wich adds more drama, as the procession [...]
The Rites of Passion in Barile
Barile, a small town not far from Potenza, recognised as a place of red wine Aglianico maturing according to ancient recipes inside of the turf rock cellars preserves also centuries old custom of Procession of Mysteries of Jesus, held on Good Friday’s afteroon.
Scoppio del Carro
The Explosion of the Cart is one of the best known traditional events in Florence. Each year on Easter the eruption of fireworks near Duomo is to provide prosperity and good luck for the citizens during the following months.
Summer Cultural Events in Val Gardena
Val Gardena is not only a perfect destination for hiking, mountain biking, walking in the natural landscapes unspoiled by civilisation, but also a place of various cultural events connected with the living Ladin tradition of this part of Dolomites.
Over 500 people alread registered for SÜDTIROL SELLARONDA HERO MTBMARATHON
The organization of the second edition of the Südtirol SellaRonda Hero Mtb-Marathon has got off to a great start with one-third of the final objective – 1,500 bikers at the starting line – already reached. “We are confident that we will have another thousand competitors between now and 2nd July,” comment the organizers.
Carnival in Viareggio
One of the most popular carnivals in Italy, Viareggio Carnevale celebrates this year its 138 birthday.
Venice Carnival 2011 Highlights
The present edition of Carnival in Venice will be themed ‘Ottocento’ – 19th century dresses, top hats, corsets and crinolines. The Carnival is dedicated to the tremendous spirit of Venetian and Italian women, who inspired the movement leading to Italian Unification in 1866.
The Good Friday Processions in Sorrento
The most eagerly awaited event crowning celebrations of Holy Week are the Good Friday Processions, the White procession in the morning and the Black one in the evening. The names of the processions derive from the colors worn by the participants, white represents hope of St. Mary searching for her son Jesus,broken by the black [...]
Palio di Siena
The race, which is one of the most popular Italian customs commences every year on Piazza del Campo in the center of Siena. There are ten players each one representing different part of the city called Contrada. As there are 17 historical Contradas, the special drawing chooses which of the district can take place in [...]
