Posts Tagged ‘Italy’
Battaglia delle Arance
The Carnival of Ivrea is a festival in the Northern Italian city of Ivrea, which includes a tradition of throwing oranges between organized groups, known as the ‘Battle of the…
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The Umbria Jazz Festival, directed by Carlo Pagnetta, is one of the most important jazz festivals in the world and has been held annually since 1973. Today, the summer festival…
Read MoreSalone del Mobile
Salone del Mobile, or Milan Design Week, is a furniture fair held annually in Milan. It is the largest trade fair of its kind in the world. The exhibition showcases…
Read MoreInfiorata di Spello
Infiorate di Spello is a manifestation which takes place every year in the small Umbrian town of Spello on the Feast of Corpus Christi. On that night, almost a thousand…
Read MorePartita a Scacchi di Marostica
This is probably the most famous chess game in Italy, inspired by a story that is supposed to have been set in 1454.
Read MoreFestival del Cinema di Roma
The International Rome Film Fest is a film festival that takes place in Rome during the month of October. From 2022, the festival was officially recognized as a competitive festival…
Read MorePalio di Siena
The Palio di Siena is a horse race held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the…
Read MoreInternazionali di Tennis BNL
The Italian Open is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. It is played on clay courts at the Foro Italico, and is held during the second week…
Read MoreMostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica (Venice Film Festival)
The Venice Film Festival or Venice International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Venice, Italy. It is the world’s oldest film festival and one of the ‘Big…
Read MoreSalone Nautico Internazionale
The 66th Genoa International Boat Show offers a premier global, multi-specialized, and sustainable boating event. Covering over 200,000 sqm of land and water, the show features 1,000+ boats across five…
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