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Infiorata – Italian Flower Festivals

The Infiorata festivals in Italy are a celebration of art, culture, and religion. The streets and piazzas of towns and cities are covered with intricate designs made entirely out of flowers, petals, and other natural materials. This festival attracts visitors from all over the world, with the largest and most popular events held in Rome, Genzano di Roma, and Noto. The delicate nature of the flower carpets means that the festival needs to be protected from the elements, and measures are taken to ensure the safety of both visitors and the artworks.

Infiorata – Italian Flower FestivalsBrad2023-05-01T20:10:36+02:00

Festa della Fragola – Strawberry Festival

Nemi, First Sunday in June - Festa della Fragola, or the Strawberry Festival, is an annual event that takes place in the small town of Nemi, Italy. Nemi is a picturesque town located in the hills southeast of Rome, overlooking the beautiful Lake Nemi. The town is known for its production of strawberries, and the Festa della Fragola celebrates the arrival of the strawberry season and the town's traditional cultivation methods.

Festa della Fragola – Strawberry FestivalBrad2023-05-02T00:00:07+02:00

VinNatur Wine Festival, Genoa

1-3 April 2023 - The VinNatur wine festival in Genoa is an unforgettable experience that combines the best of natural winemaking, sustainable agriculture, and Italian culture. It is a must-visit event for anyone who is passionate about wine and wants to learn more about the natural winemaking movement.

VinNatur Wine Festival, GenoaBrad2023-05-02T00:11:10+02:00

Calendimaggio

Assisi , First Weekend of May - Calendimaggio is a medieval festival celebrated annually in Assisi, Italy during the first weekend of May. The festival reenacts the rivalry between the two districts of the city, the "Upper" and "Lower" districts, through a series of events, including archery, flag throwing, drumming, and singing competitions. The highlight of the festival is the "Corteo Storico," a grand parade featuring costumed participants, musicians, and dancers representing different historical periods. The parade culminates in a theatrical performance in the main square of the city, Piazza del Comune, where the district captains challenge each other in a symbolic battle for supremacy. The festival is a vibrant celebration of Assisi's history and culture, attracting visitors from all over the world.

CalendimaggioBrad2023-05-02T00:10:43+02:00

Fiera di San Giuseppe

Tivoli , 19 March Every Year - Fiera di San Giuseppe is an eagerly anticipated annual festival held in Tivoli, Italy, to honor St. Joseph's Day. The event is celebrated on March 19th each year and attracts visitors from all over Italy and beyond. The highlight of the festival is the bustling street market, with vendors selling a wide range of goods, including local crafts, food, and wine. Traditional music and dance performances, parades, and processions add to the festive atmosphere. The festival provides a unique opportunity to experience Tivoli's rich cultural heritage and enjoy the town's charming ambiance amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Lazio region.

Fiera di San GiuseppeBrad2023-05-02T00:00:37+02:00

Festa della Sensa

Venice , Sunday after Ascension Day (21 May 2023) - Festa della Sensa, also known as the Marriage of the Sea, is an important celebration that dates back to the 9th century in Venice, Italy. This traditional festival commemorates the city's long-standing bond with the sea and maritime power. It takes place on the Sunday after Ascension Day and includes a colorful procession of boats, led by the Bucintoro, the Doge's ceremonial vessel, to the Lido. The mayor then performs the ceremony of the "wedding of Venice with the sea," by throwing a gold ring into the water as a symbol of the city's union with the sea and to ensure good fortune for its sailors and fishermen. The festival also features a regatta, concerts, and various cultural events, making it a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike.

Festa della SensaBrad2023-05-02T00:11:31+02:00

Festa dei Ceri – Festival of the Candles

Gubbio , 15 May 2023 - The Festa dei Ceri, or Festival of the Candles, is a centuries-old tradition celebrated annually on May 15th in the picturesque town of Gubbio, Italy. The festival involves a race up Mount Ingino by three teams, each carrying an enormous wooden structure topped with a statue of a saint: St. Ubaldo, St. George, and St. Anthony. The event is a highly charged spectacle, with cheering crowds, flag-waving, and live music. The festival is a source of immense pride for the people of Gubbio and represents their strong sense of community and devotion to tradition, making it a must-see event for visitors to the region.

Festa dei Ceri – Festival of the CandlesBrad2023-05-02T00:10:57+02:00

Infiorata di Noto

Noto , Third Sunday in May (21 May 2023) - The Infiorata di Noto is a colorful festival held in Noto, Sicily, in May each year. The festival celebrates the art of flower arranging with intricate designs made from flower petals on the streets of Noto. The designs are created by local artists and volunteers, based on a changing theme each year. The festival also features a flower market, live music, and a procession led by the local bishop, ending at the Cathedral of San Nicolò.

Infiorata di NotoBrad2023-05-02T00:11:49+02:00

Fiera di San Marco

Pordenone , 22 - 25 April 2023 - Fiera di San Marco is an annual festival that takes place in the city of Pordenone, located in the northeastern region of Italy. The festival is held in honor of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Pordenone, and it dates back to the Middle Ages. The festival has been an important part of the city's cultural heritage for centuries, and it is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the local population.

Fiera di San MarcoBrad2023-05-02T00:03:32+02:00

Bravìo delle Botti – The Great Barrel Race

Montepulciano , Last Sunday in August - Each year 2-person teams from eight districts from Montepulciano compete to push 80kg wine barrels up a hill for 1600 meters. This is the Bravio delle Botti (literally the Skill of the Barrels) which has been held each year for the last 48 years. The teams represent each of the 8 districts of this small town in the heart of the wine making region as they race to push a large wine barrel up the winding streets to win the prized “Il Panno” for the rest of the year.

Bravìo delle Botti – The Great Barrel RaceBrad2023-05-02T00:09:55+02:00

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