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We have selected the most interesting festivals in Italy and compiled a calendar of Italian holidays so that you can plan an unforgettable vacation at any time of the year. Whatever holidays and events you visit in Italy, it will definitely be beautiful, tasty and sincere there.

The most interesting holidays in Italy in January

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The old witch Befana, on the eve of Catholic Epiphany, has been looking for baby Jesus for two thousand years in order to finally present him with her gift. Since there are many children in Italy, the witch leaves gifts for everyone so as not to miss. And on January 6, carnivals with the burning of the effigy of Befana are held in Italian cities. Buy there an embroidered sock and multi-colored carbohydrates - candies symbolizing coals, which are given instead of gifts to naughty children. And also grab a funny figurine of a witch, which will guard your house all year round.

The most interesting carnivals in Italy in February

January 6 - March 1, 2017 Ivrea Carnival and Orange Fights, Piedmont region, 60 km from Turin Airport

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Noisy and fragrant orange fights in the town of Ivrea are held annually in honor of the brave miller's daughter, who rebelled against the right of the first night half a thousand years ago and cut off the head of the local tyrant. The carnival itself lasts almost two months, and this year's Orange Battles will be held from 26 to 28 February. If you want to participate in the battle between teams of commoners and guards, consider equipment, because a blow with an orange can even knock you down. In addition to the battles, do not miss the tasting of traditional carnival dishes in Piazza Ottinetti on 12 February. On the menu are "fat beans" fagioli grassi and polenta with hake.

Half a million guests come to Venice every February. The carnival starts 12 days before Ash Wednesday, one of the main Catholic holidays in Italy. In 2017, the big carnival opening is scheduled for 6:00 pm on February 11 in the Cannaregio area. On February 12 at 12:00 do not miss the boat procession, and on February 18 and 19 - the competition for the best mask and the Festa delle Marie - an ancient celebration of the liberation of Venetian girls kidnapped by pirates from Istria.

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Amusing horse races on stubborn donkeys in Tuscany annually gather tens of thousands of tourists, and for the inhabitants of the town of Torrita di Siena this is the main event of the year. Between competitions, you will have time to take part in a costume parade, look at medieval falconry and buy local souvenirs at the fair - cantucci cookies, painted ceramics and a flag with the symbols of the region you support.

The most interesting events in Italy in April

In early April, Verona will host the 51st International Exhibition of Wines and Spirits Vinitaly - 2017. This is the largest fair in the world, where wineries from all regions of Italy are represented. There will be some promoted, like the wine houses of Marchesi di Barolo or Poggio di Sotto, and tiny ones, whose wine can only be tasted in the vicinity of the village where it is produced, and at this exhibition. One day ticket with unlimited tasting costs 50 €.

The feast in honor of Saint Efisio is worth taking a trip to Sardinia for the May holidays in 2017. You will take part in a grandiose solemn procession and, together with the pilgrims, will carry the statue of the saint from the church of Cagliari to the Cathedral of Nora. The townspeople will shower you with petals, you will admire horsemen in historical costumes and listen to live music performed by the best bands of the province. You will also taste strange Sardinian delicacies: casu marzu - sheep's cheese with jumping worms and bottarga - dried mullet caviar.

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The evening of the first day of the Feast of the patron saint of Pisa, Saint Ranieri, ends with Luminara, a festival of lights, during which locals decorate the Arno embankment with lamps. Having hung more than a hundred thousand lanterns, a couple of hundred thousand more candles are launched along the river. The sight is literally fire! The next day, all residents and guests go to cheer for the teams of the city's districts on the sailing Regatta di San Ranieri.

July 7-16, 2017 Umbria Jazz Festival Perugia, Umbria region, 163 km from Florence airport

One of the most stellar jazz festivals in the world has been held in Perugia since 1973. Over the years, BB King, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Elton John, Bobby McFerrin and even Lady Gaga have performed here. The whole city is becoming the festival site: in the historic center, you will hear live music on the 4th November Square, at the Santa Juliana Stadium, at the Pavone Theater and even in local pizzerias and just on the streets.

The most interesting events in Italy in August

These noisy races are held twice a year: July 2 and August 16. Traditionally, the teams from the districts of Siena, the contrad, compete in the bareback riders competition. At the show, you will plunge headlong into the atmosphere of a medieval holiday: the standards of contrades flutter in the wind, ladies in embroidered dresses fan themselves with fans, and a crowd of fans with a truly Italian temperament chants the names of their favorites. The Sienese horse race ends with a feast for the whole world. Each contrada has a local treat, so don't miss the chance to sample the herb Siena Pichi pasta, Chinta Senese salami, and the local Pecorino delle Crete Senesi and Mardzolino cheeses.

At Milan Fashion Weeks, the future hits the catwalks. What fashionistas will be wearing in spring and summer 2018, you will see at the end of September 2017 at the shows of the houses of Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Moschino, Gucci, Prada and Alberta Ferretti. Event invitations are personalized, and it's not easy to get them. Even if you don't get to the Fashion Show Center on Gattamelata Street, don't miss the most interesting: these days, huge screens are placed on the streets of the city and pictures are broadcast from the catwalks.

The most interesting festivals in Italy in October

October 7 - November 26, 2017 International White Truffle Festival Alba, Piedmont, 93 km from Turin Airport

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Gourmets from all over the world flock to Alba in autumn for one of the largest and oldest white truffle fairs in the world. Just a couple of slices of the world's most expensive mushroom turn a plate of spaghetti into a gourmet dish. One kilogram of Italian trifola d "Alba Madonna- a truffle of the Tuber magnatum species - costs about 2,500 euros. The festival also features Piedmont and Ligurian sausages and young wine. And if you arrive in Alba on October 23rd, watch the flag jugglers parade.

Second half of November, exact dates for 2017 have not yet been announced Oli-Oliva Imperia Oneglia, Liguria, 112 km from Genoa airport

On a weekend in the second half of November in the town of Imperia Oneglia in Liguria, "Italian gold" - olive oil is celebrated. At the Oli-Oliva festival, you will taste oil from different regions and find out if it is true that it tastes different. At the fair, buy the local Pigato wine, della Brigasca goat cheeses, farinata - chickpea tortillas and micetta - rose-shaped bread. And here you should definitely try strosha - a crumbly Ligurian pie - and ice cream made from olive oil.

The most interesting holidays in Italy in December

Celebrating Catholic Christmas is most interesting in the very heart of Catholicism - the Vatican. Solemn Mass begins here on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 21:30, at St. Peter's Basilica. If you miss a free ticket to the temple, take a chair in St. Peter's Square and meet pilgrims from all over the world. Admire the Christmas tree - many countries and cities are competing for the right to give it to the Vatican. In 2016, this honor went to the Italian Trento. Consider a traditional nativity scene, with figures larger than a human being, and the next day listen to the Pope's own address to the faithful.

Public and religious holidays in Italy. Carnivals and festivals not to be missed. Official holidays in Italy in 2019.

Italians are simple and hospitable people. They, like no one else, know how to rejoice, be sad and empathize. Therefore, the holidays are celebrated on a special scale and are often accompanied by grand sales, carnivals and festivals. Italians themselves say that every day there is a reason for joy. When there are no generally accepted holidays, small towns have fun for their own special occasions. Before visiting this country, tourists should know in advance about the peculiarities of Italian celebrations.

Which carnivals and festivals in Italy to pay attention to, as well as official public holidays in Italy in 2019.

Popular excursions in Rome

In whatever period you come to Italy, it is more interesting to start your acquaintance with (see all the significant places and outline the routes of future walks). And then go to the famous gardens in the vicinity of the capital: an excursion is a walk with an individual guide through the "most beautiful park in Europe" (5 hours, Tripster).

New Year in Italy 2020

If Christmas is a family holiday, then it is a celebration for which no money, no scope, no passion is spared. It is not customary to give gifts on this night, but concerts, festivals and carnivals are held everywhere. It is important to remember that most of the squares are closed before the start of the holiday (around 22-00) and later it will not be possible to get to the concert. If the traveler missed the public festivities in the square, don't be upset. Cozy cafes and upscale restaurants work on this night. Each of them has its own show program. The atmosphere of New Year's Italy will not let anyone get bored.

The city streets are filled with people, they are happy to meet tourists, drink wine, champagne, dance, laugh and admire the fireworks.

Christmas and New Year in Italy are official holidays. The same protracted vacation as in Russia lasts from December 24 to January 6.

It is important to remember that it is not customary to wear sophisticated outfits on New Year's in Italy. Simple but comfortable things here are a symbol of taste and respect for tradition.

Holidays in Italy in January 2019

Baptism in this country is associated with the fairy (someone calls her a witch) Befana. An elderly woman flies on a broomstick and throws off gifts for children. The obedient ones get exquisite sweets and toys, the naughty ones get sweet coals. At this time, carnivals and fairs are held in the squares of large and not so large cities in Italy, which end the New Year holidays. The most popular souvenir of this celebration is a fairy figurine. You can buy it at any store.

Italians are religious, so the days of veneration of saints are always celebrated. In January 2019, they will remember Antonio (17) and Inessa (21). In the first case, you can enjoy a pie according to the national recipe (with raisins), the second is characterized by the manufacture and sale of woolen products.

Festivals and carnivals in Italy in February 2019

Before Lent, it is transformed and filled with the colors of the world famous festival (in 2019 it will be held from February 23 to March 5).

Italian Holidays 2019: Carnival of Venice

The holiday was invented by the medieval aristocracy and is a grandiose procession. Every year at this time, millions of tourists come to Italy to admire the carnival procession. Museums, art galleries and most shops are closed during the festival. But you can buy it at numerous fairs and bazaars.

February 14 is a special day for Italians, because Italy is the birthplace of St. Valentine. Loved ones are given gifts, cities are changing, gazebos and cafes are filled with couples. Only lovers are recommended to go to this holiday in Italy. The work of shops, cafes and restaurants is aimed primarily at "paired" visitors. Those who have not yet met their love may feel uncomfortable.

Italian Holidays in March 2019

March 8 is not a significant day for Italian women. They motivate their dislike for the holiday with the desire to be loved all year round. Although in fairness, some Italian women have not even heard of International Women's Day. In March 2019, Italy will host two colorful carnivals at once:

• A daring and wayward procession - the carnival in Viareggio. In the clown costumes of the artists, you can easily recognize the figures of scandalous politicians.
• The Ambrosian Carnival (Milan) makes fun of the vices of the rich. It is fun and interesting for tourists. Ignorance of the language does not interfere here. Everything is clear intuitively.

Father's Day in this country coincides with Saint Giuseppe's Day (March 19). It is characterized by street feasts, colorful street decoration and many souvenirs.

During the same period, the Battle of Orange takes place in Turin.

The beginning of spring is colorful and original. Tours to Italy in March are not very expensive. You can attend carnivals, feast at the Fathers' Day, and plant a tree, reconnecting with nature at Tree Day (March 21).

Holidays in Italy and Easter in April 2019

There is no April Fool's Day in Italy, here April 1 is the day of the fish. Tourists should be careful. During walks, it is possible to get a paper or rag fish glued to your back. And you can get a funny gift (a cracker, sweets or a postcard with a playful prediction).

In 2019, Easter falls on April 21st. Each city in Italy has its own special traditions. So, guests and residents can visit the ancient ritual of lighting a fire, and in Rome there is an opportunity to go through the procession from the Colosseum to the Palantine. You won't be able to visit museums on this holiday, and many tourist routes may be closed. However, an enchanting celebration with fireworks, performances and concerts (after official events) is guaranteed.

Also April 21 will be celebrated. The tradition of this celebration in the capital of Italy is the holding of competitions. Very popular is the choice of the Goddess of Rome. Girls from 18 to 30 years old are invited to participate.

Holidays in Italy in May 2019

Labor Day is celebrated on May 1 and is symbolic for Italians. More than a century ago, on this day, a decision was made to recognize workers' rights to an 8-hour working day. This was preceded by several unsuccessful demonstrations.

On May 13, Italians bring gifts to their mothers. On this day, not a single mother is left without attention. This is the time for tourists to appreciate the beauty of Italian nature. It is not for nothing that an important holiday in Italy originates from the worship of the Goddess of Fertility. The country is flourishing, filled with colors, laughter and cheerful mood.

Italian Holidays in June 2019

On June 2, Italians celebrate the Day of the Proclamation of the Republic, it is a public holiday in Italy and an official day off. Celebrations take place throughout the country, but they are especially grandiose in Rome. The military parade and air show (the sky is painted in the colors of the national flag) are worth seeing. It is difficult to buy cheap air tickets to Italy during this period, so it is better to purchase them in advance. This will allow the hotel to book in advance and save up to 30% on the cost of the tour.

On June 17, 2019, the St. Ranieri Regatta will take place in Pisa. The point of the water competition is to be the first to reach the finish line and to rip off the flag (first place - blue). The losing team receives geese as a sign of ridicule.

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July-August in Italy - shopping and flowers

Italians celebrate July 1-3. This holiday in Italy was invented for tourists. Delicate shades of pink dominate everything. Houses, streets and even the sky are decorated with it. Guests are delighted with concerts, competitions, discos, exhibitions and performances. The festivities on the Adriatic Riviera end with fireworks.

Italian Festivals 2019: Pink Night, Rimini

From July 7th to August 31st, the summer sales season begins in Italy. The optimal time to visit Italian stores is considered to be the 3rd week from the start of the sale. For efficient shopping, you can hire a stylist and at the same time a guide to shops and malls. To buy air tickets to Milan, for example, for this time is better for 1-2 months. That is, in the spring. Otherwise you will have to pay double the cost.

On August 16, tourists can visit the Palio horse races in Siena. This is an equestrian competition taking place right in the main square of the city. The races themselves do not last long, and the rest of the time the spectators are entertained by acrobats and jugglers.

Why are they worth visiting? It's incredibly colorful and even a little dangerous. A great opportunity to imbue with impressions and tickle your nerves!

Holidays in Italy in September 2019

The Day of the Holy Rose in Viterbo (September 3) is a unique procession through the streets of the city. The main attribute of this festival in Italy is the mobile tower, which is carried from one end of Viterbo to the other.

The legendary fashion week begins from 17 to 23 September. Thousands of women of fashion gather at this time, and the world's leading fashion designers are in a hurry to present their collections. Naturally, the price of tours to the fashion capital at this time reaches transcendental heights, it is not easy to find a free place in the hotel. But difficulties do not stop anyone - tickets and hotels in Milan are booked long before the start of fashion week.

Holidays in Italy in October 2019

For travelers who love everything unusual, go to Italy in October 2019. On the second Sunday of this month, you need to be in San Miniato. This is where the traditional goose races take place. Tourists are allowed to place bets. And the city of Perugia at the same time pleases guests with a chocolate festival. The action lasts a little over a week, and during this time hundreds of confectioners provide their products! Chocolate products of bizarre shapes and sizes are found everywhere on the streets of the city.

Italian Holidays 2019: Chocolate Festival

For those who prefer meat to sweets, we recommend the Parma ham festival in the eponymous town of Parma. It will be delicious!

Holidays in Italy in November 2019

On November 4, the country mourns the dead. National Unity Day will be an official day off in Italy 2019. Italians bring wreaths to the graves of loved ones. It is believed that on this day it is better for tourists to stay in a hotel, it is customary to experience grief in the circle of loved ones.

But the middle and end of November can be spent in San Miniato. Italy's fall food festivals continue, with the small town taking place every weekend during November White Truffle Festival... Guests are invited to attend master classes from leading Italian chefs, taste dishes with truffles, and learn how to choose the right product on the shelves.

Holidays in December - Christmas in Italy

The Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary (December 8) is considered the first harbinger of Christmas. Italians bring flowers to church, present children with gifts. Cities freeze in anticipation of a festive mood, passers-by smile and rush to visit. Some stores are launching promotions for the purchase of goods.

The beginning of winter is another reason for smiles and festivals for Italians. For example, in Rocca Canterano, a small village near Rome, the holiday of the cuckolds is celebrated on December 14. On the square, they show funny scenes from the life of deceived wives and husbands, laugh, tease and kindly mock them. Small horns are an obligatory attribute of the holiday. You can get pleasure from the peculiar festival of Italy at quite reasonable prices.

But this, of course, is far from the culmination. December in Italy is a special, extraordinary month. Indeed, in Italy, it is closely associated with Christmas (December 24-25). At the same time, it is almost impossible to ask for a visit at this time. This is because it is an exclusively family holiday. Houses are traditionally decorated, and baked goose or duck is served on the table (depending on the area). What should tourists do? On Christmas Eve, Italy becomes a shopaholic's paradise, as an option. Winter sales season 2019 runs from January 5th to March 1st. However, it is better to go shopping after December 25th. During this period, you can buy something useful in a relaxed atmosphere. During the sales season, ticket prices skyrocket, and long queues line up in stores.

The tradition of getting rid of old things around Christmas is still alive in Italy. They do it in an original way - they throw the trash out of the windows. Therefore, while walking around the city, look up.

In Italy they love and know how to enjoy life, perhaps because there are so many holidays in the country throughout the year. Tourists are not always expected at celebrations, but what remains is enough to fall in love with the country. The main thing to remember is that you should buy tickets in advance for grandiose events and festivals in Italy. This will save you a lot of money.

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September in Italy is rich in festivals - at this time there is an opportunity to visit various gastronomic, musical, cultural events. Everyone will be able to get into closed palaces, fly in a hot air balloon, learn to juggle and carve wood, taste different types of pizza, cheese and ham. All festivals are held on a grand scale, with musical performances, fairs, tastings and a true Italian passion.

Balloon Festival, Ferrara, 6-15 September

The first balloon festival was held in 2005, and in 2007 it acquired the status of an international holiday, which attracts a large number of tourists and spectators. More than 50 crews take part in the festival, and all kinds of balloons, balloons, airplanes rise into the sky. Spectators can climb into any of the festival balloons and fly over the historic center of Ferrara and the Po Delta.

In the evening, an extraordinarily spectacular air show is held in the sky. This festival is highly dependent on weather conditions and in case of wind or rain all flights are canceled for safety reasons. But don't be upset - the festival lasts for 10 days, so it will definitely be possible to fly.

Parma Ham Festival, Parma, 6-15 September

For 12 years now, Parma ham producers have been organizing a festival of their signature product. The festival program includes exhibitions, tastings, factory open days, where everyone can see the production process of the world famous ham, learn the secrets of pickling and ripening prosciutto di parma.

It will also be interesting to visit the Parma Ham Museum, where you can taste the ham in combination with various wines. Every year this event becomes more and more popular and more and more people from all over the world attend it.

During the festival, about 700 kilograms of ham are eaten and hundreds of liters of wine are drunk.

Piedigrotta, Naples, September 7

Piedigrotta is a purely Italian lyric song festival. The roots of the holiday go back to pagan times, when in the Piedigrotta cave, near Naples, the priests sent their cults with songs and dances. Subsequently, this holiday turned into a celebration of the Virgin Mary, and the church of Santa Maria di Piedigrotta was built on the site of the cave. Since then, in early September, a competition for the best folk song has been held, in which anyone can take part. Songs are sung in the main square and broadcast on the radio, and the event opens with a chariot parade. Participants perform in national costumes and with a support group. The Neapolitans themselves love and appreciate this tradition of holding a music festival.

Paper Lantern Festival, Florence, 7 September

Every year on September 7th, Florence hosts a very colorful paper lantern festival. All residents of the city walk the path from Piazza Santa Croce to the Church of Santissima Annunziata, holding paper lanterns of various shapes, colors and sizes above their heads.

The Florentines try to make lanterns themselves, and tourists who decide to drop in on this day in Florence and take part in the event can buy them in any of the shops. All this procession is accompanied by music and songs, and on the square in front of the church, a farmers' fair unfolds, where merchants offer goods from the new harvest, prepare dishes of national Tuscan cuisine and sweets. The history of this festival goes back to the distant 17th century, when the inhabitants of nearby villages walked at dawn to the Florentine church for divine services, and the path was lit with their own hand-made lanterns.

Venice Film Festival, Venice, 28 August - 7 September

In the first week of autumn, you can still get to the Venice Film Festival, which runs from 28 August to 7 September. This year, the 70th anniversary film festival is being held on the island of Lido, near Venice. Here you can meet actors, directors and try to get their autographs or just join the world cinema.

Lido Island itself is also interesting - there is where to walk and sunbathe. And on the local shuttle vaporetto motor ship in 20 minutes you can swim. One has only to remember that all accommodation during this period has already been booked, so you will have to look for a hotel in Venice itself or even in nearby cities.

Pizzafest, Naples, 13 September

In addition to tasting this beloved dish, at the festival you can take part in master classes, competitions, listen to live music, buy souvenirs, and learn a lot of interesting information about Italy and Italian cuisine. Also, while in Naples, you should go to the oldest and best pizzeria Antica Pizzeria Port "Alba - it has been operating since 1738.

White Night, Rome, September 14

Every year, for the past 10 years, the Museum Night has been held on the second weekend of September. The festival bears this name because on this night both residents and guests of the city walk around the capital as during the day: they visit museums, have fun, go to theaters and cinema, or just relax on the streets and in squares. For the first time "White Night" was held in 2003 in order to draw attention to the historical, cultural and architectural heritage of the city. In recent years, this festival has gained popularity, and now it is attended by about three million people.

A special impression is made that on this night many residences, palaces, galleries open their doors, which are usually closed to the general public. Squares and streets at this time become pedestrianized, live music sounds everywhere, artists perform and master classes are held.

International Street Art Festival, Caorle, September 1-10

During this festival, the old streets of the Italian town of Caorle are filled with actors, dancers, acrobats, jugglers from Italy and other countries of the world. Here you can enjoy performances, performances, circus and theatrical performances, take master classes from jugglers, mimes and magicians and learn to walk on stilts. The program of performances can be found on the festival website or in tourist information centers.

Cheese Festival, Bra, September 13-16

Cheese makers from several countries bring their goods to the cheese festival in the Italian town of Bra. Incidentally, it produces about 500 varieties of cheese, which differ by region. Residents and guests of the city can taste various varieties of this product, learn the process of their preparation, learn to distinguish one type of cheese from another.

Professionals will explain how to distinguish the shades of cheese flavor and recognize a quality product. In culinary workshops, you can prepare and taste a variety of cheese-based dishes. Children will be especially interested in the part of the fair devoted to dairy products: yoghurts, ice cream, milkshakes.

Crafts Festival, Tuscany, September 27

The Crafts Festival takes place in the small provincial Italian town of Montepulciano on the last Friday of September and lasts a week. This festival is quite young - it was first held in 2007.

These days, potters, wood carvers, lace makers, glass blowers, blacksmiths, jewelers and other professionals come to the town to revive interest in local handicraft, hold master classes and exhibit their original works at the fair.

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Italy hosts interesting festivals every month of the year. Here is information on popular and unusual festivals in Italy, listed by month. You will be able to plan your trip with a visit to the most interesting event. is a great way to experience and understand Italian culture and improve your holiday in Italy.

1.January

January holidays begin with the New Year and smoothly flow into Epiphany celebrations. Italian festivals are especially vivid in San Antonio and San Sebastiano. The Sant'Orso Woodcarvers Fair has been held on New Year's Eve every year for approximately 1000 years.

February 2

Topping the festivals in Catania and Sicily celebrating the second largest religious holiday in the world, Saint Agatha's Day. Other February Italian festivals are dedicated to the day of St. Faustino.

3.March

Songs and chocolate make March stand out from other months in the country. There are also two other interesting events: The Marriage of Venice and the Sea and the Palio de Somari. Palio de Somari is a donkey race that takes place on Saint Joseph's Day. Today this holiday in Italy is celebrated as Father's Day. The festival spring starts in March. Quite often, Easter also falls in March.

April, 4

In April, you can go to the frog race, Rome's birthday, the San Marco festival and St. George's Day. In April, the 25th is a national holiday. In addition, Easter often falls in April. Food festivals tend to become more frequent from April as well.

5.May

May in Italy is a good time to participate in the spring festivities. You will find flower festivals, food and wine festivals, medieval tournaments, and bloom and spring events. May Day is a national Italian holiday.

6.June

The summer months are full of Italian festivals. Festa della Republica, June 2, is a national Italian holiday. Also, St. John's Day is celebrated in many places in Italy. Almost all Italian cities have held outdoor concerts since June.

7.July

July is one of the best months to visit Italy. You will find tons of food festivals, medieval festivals and lots of fireworks, including the World Fireworks Championship. There are also many music festivals in July.

8.August

Ferragosto (Dormition of the Virgin), 15 August, is an Italian national holiday. In August, you will find many local festivals throughout Italy, often offering inexpensive regional cuisine as part of such festivities. Many Italians take a vacation in August to travel to the sea, so you can most likely enjoy the festivals. You can be a guest at a medieval festival featuring people dressed in costumes from a bygone era. There are also many outdoor music performances in August.

9.September

In September, Italians return from vacation. Many festivals start on the first Sunday in September as a sign of goodbye to the coming summer. In September, there are many festivals dedicated to Italian regional cuisine. Major September festivals include the historic regatta of Venice, the Feast of St. Januarius in Naples. In addition, the Feast of San Michele is held in many places in Italy.

10.October

October is a great month for Italian food events. Festivals dedicated to mushrooms, chestnuts, chocolate and truffles are especially popular. On weekends in October, grape harvest festivals are held throughout Italy. Although Halloween is not such a big holiday in Italy, it is becoming more and more popular and you can find Halloween-themed events in some places, especially in the big cities.

11.November

November is the white truffle season and you will find truffles at chestnut fairs and festivals. All Saints Day is celebrated on a grand scale in Rome. Within its framework, a large festival of music, theater and dance is held.

12.december

December is the month of celebrations and events revolving around Christmas. In December, Italians celebrate the following holidays: Day of the Immaculate Conception, Santa Lucia Day, Christmas, St. Stephen's Day and several other days of the saints. There is also a wild boar festival in Tuscany and a religious music festival in Umbria. During the Wild Boar Festival, you can taste delicious wild boar meat dishes.

She is known for her opera singers and works. If you love opera, try to attend at least one performance (buy tickets in advance). The opera season usually lasts from October to April, while in summer there are various outdoor performances.

The best opera houses in Italy and a couple of summer opera festivals:

Teatro alla Scala - Teatro Alla Scala

Address: Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 10, 43011 Busseto Parma

Teatro Verdi di Pisa

Address: Piazza Beniamino Gigli, 7, 00187 Roma

Buy tickets online (Italian)

Arena di Verona - Arena di Verona

Although not a theater, Verona's amphitheater is a fantastic setting for opera performances. The season starts in June.

Address: Piazza Brà, 1, 37121 Verona

Buy tickets online

Festival Puccini - Festival Pucciniano

This opera festival is held in Torre del Lago Puccini in Tuscany, home of the famous opera composer Giacomo Puccini. Festival time: July-August.

Address: Via delle Torbiere, 55049 Viareggio Lucca

Buy tickets online (English, German or Italian)

Sferisterio - Macerata Opera Festival

The Spheriterio Opera Festival is held outdoors in the arena in the town of Macerata in the Marche region. Shows take place in July and August.

Address: Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 10, 62100 Macerata

Buy tickets online (English or Italian)