Italian festivals

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.

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

The countdown is on for Valentine's day 2024, 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 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.

Carnival in Italy is a vibrant and lively celebration that takes place in the weeks leading up to Lent, which is the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter. The exact dates of Carnival vary each year, as they are determined by the lunar calendar.

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 Bel Paese, becoming

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.