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The largely untouristy Feast of Good Health is a must for anyone wishing to witness a truly original Venetian celebration. Thousands of locals make a boat pilgrimage to the Chiesa della Salute…
The Festival of La Salute is one of Venice's most important religious festivals. Like the Feast of the Redeemer in July, it commemorates the end of a plague - this one in 1630. Out of…
Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico
Paestum's Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico promotes archaeological sites and destinations at the Centro Espositivo Ariston. Presentations, meetings and interactive activities appeal…
Every year, one unmarried woman in Ponzano Romano receives a symbolic gift from the local council, as well as a heartfelt wish to find a husband, at the amusing Spinster Festival. The lucky…
The Christmas Country is a huge Christmas market held in the medieval town of Sant'Agata Feltria. There are special shows and events for the whole family, music, art exhibitions, gastronomical…
St Nicholas receives his due honours in Genazzano with a variety of gastronomic events and the annual wine fair, held on the Piazza della Repubblica in the new quarter. For the art savvy there…
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
On 8 December, pilgrims and Romans, spearheaded by the Pope himself, celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Floral wreaths and decorations are laid down on and around her statue in…
The Strenne di Natale at RovigoFiere is Rovigo's annual Christmas Fair, offering inspiring tips for the festive season and a Christmas cribs exhibition by local artisans. Visit for gift ideas…
Every year Milan organises an ancient Christmas market full of sweets and typical products. The "Oh Bej! Oh Bej!" fair, held in the area surrounding the Sforza Castle, is one of the top annual…
At the beginning of December stalls selling toys, lights, candy and other Christmas goodies appear along Viale XX Settembre in Trieste for the Fiera di San Nicolò. Especially aimed at…
The Christmas Country is a huge Christmas market held in the medieval town of Sant'Agata Feltria. There are special shows and events for the whole family, music, art exhibitions, gastronomical…
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
This feast day celebrates the conception of Mary, mother of Jesus, who according to Catholic doctrine was conceived and born free of sin as the perfect vessel for the coming Messiah.
Noel Noel is a family-friendly Christmas fair held at Florence's Stazione Leopolda, where exhibitors decorate their stands as creatively as possible. Chocolate stands, workshops, themed…
The Christmas Country is a huge Christmas market held in the medieval town of Sant'Agata Feltria. There are special shows and events for the whole family, music, art exhibitions, gastronomical…
The Market of Miracles is Venice's only example of an antiques and second-hand market entirely organised by non-professionals. Held at Campo Santa Maria Nova, it offers books, comics, prints…
The quality-controlled Brocantage is an antiques fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro in Milan. It is full of interesting old things, and certainly worth browsing for those with a streak of…
The Christmas Country is a huge Christmas market held in the medieval town of Sant'Agata Feltria. There are special shows and events for the whole family, music, art exhibitions, gastronomical…
On the evening of 23 December visitors to Civitavecchia can expect some traditional yuletide entertainment. La Pastorella ('little shepherdesses') wander the streets armed with guitars, flutes…
One of Italy's largest Christmas markets takes place in the centre of Bolzano every year. Around 80 exhibitors display traditional goods from tree decorations to cakes and pastries, woodcraft…
On Christmas Eve, the historic town of Agira, near Enna, plays host to the Agira Nativity Play, which begins in the town centre and ends in Agira Castle. More than 100 actors in period costume…
