Italian festivals

Cherry blossoms, known as "fiori di ciliegio" in Italian, are admired for their beauty and symbolism in Italy.

Carnival in Italy is a vibrant and lively celebration held in the weeks leading up to Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter.

The countdown is on for Valentine's day 2025, celebrated all over the world on 14th February, and we're getting in the mood for the most romantic day of the year. Is Valentine's day celebrated in Europe?

Is Easter a big deal in Italy? How do Italians celebrate Easter? Easter, or Pasqua in Italian, is one of the most important holidays of the year, with Italians primarily celebrating Holy Week which in 2024 falls between 24th and 31st March.

Is February a good time to visit Italy? Absolutely! February presents the perfect opportunity to indulge in a brief getaway, and what better destination than Italy? Following the Christmas holidays, prices tend to be more affordable, and resorts are less crowded.

All over the world, when one thinks of carnival one immediately associates the city of Venice, which has become a must for fans of this event.

L'Aquila, Todi and Venice are getting dressed up for their first festival of the arts that will take place to mark the rebirth of the cities after months of forced closure due to COVID-19. From 12th to 24th September 2020 the three Italian cities will promote the culture of the

We often think of Carnival as an occasion for children to have fun, but in reality it is a festival that harks back to ancient pagan celebrations in the Greco-Roman era when it was characterised by rituals to bring in a prosperous agricultural year, the reversal of hierarchical relationships in soci

The last night of the year is approaching and in all our cities, preparations are well underway to make way for great shows and spectacles that will lead us towards 2020 to the sound of music. Like every year, the main Italian squares will be set up with concerts that will make us dance while waiti

The Mille Miglia is a very famous antique car race that runs the length of Italy on open roads. In 2019, this race celebrates its 92nd edition and will take place from 15th to 18th May 2019.

The countdown begins for the 53rd edition of Vinitaly. As it does every year, Vinitaly, the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition takes place at VeronaFiere between the 7th - 10th April 2019. Vinitaly is definitely the world's biggest wine fair: every year more than 4,0

COSMOPROF 2020 When: 12th-16th March 2020 Where: BolognaFiere Website: cosmoprof.com Between the 12th and the 16th March 2020, COSMOPROF Worldwide Bologna 2020 is back, an international trade show dedicated to all areas of the cosmetics and professional beauty industry.

The Palio di Siena is serious, heartfelt business. For most citizens of Siena and its district or contrada, it’s everything: heart and history, passion and personal friendship.