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The entrance to Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico. Courtesy of BMTA

Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico

19 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Paestum's Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico promotes archaeological sites and destinations at the Centro Espositivo Ariston. Presentations, meetings and interactive activities appeal…

The prehistoric monster <i>Gorgo</i> spreads terror in London (Eugène Lourié UK, 1961). Courtesy of www.scienceplusfiction.org Photo courtesy of www.scienceplusfiction.org

Scienceplusfiction

24 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Scienceplusfiction is Trieste's international science-fiction festival, which explores the world of science fiction, fantastic and horror cinema. The festival's main location is Cinecity…

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Car action at the Motor Show, Bologna. Courtesy of Motor Show

Motor Show

5 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

Held at Bologna Fiere, Motor Show offers a massive car display and a series of interactive activities, ranging from virtual driving and racing simulations to F1-related events and competitions…

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Entafest

19 Jun - 20 Dec 2009 (annual)

Catania's Entafest features art, cinema, music and science events from June to September. This multi-format festival is held at several locations, inviting visitors to explore lesser-known…

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Baboons. Photo by Barbara Realini

The Naked Monkey

7 Apr 2009 - 10 Jan 2010; not Tue

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Darwin's The Origins of Species, The Naked Monkey reviews the natural history of mankind. Archaeological and anthropological findings are displayed…

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Lambda print on aluminum, Carsten Nicolai 2000 - Photo credits to Uwe Walter

ArtExperience

Jan 2010 (annual)

The Domus Academy presents ArtExperience, a five-day event featuring meetings and seminars on contemporary art in Milan. Key figures from the international art scene debate the relationship…

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AStrum 2009 - Astronomy and Instruments

16 Oct 2009 - 16 Jan 2010

The Vatican Museums adhere to the International Year of Astronomy initiative with an exhibition centred around the evolution of this fascinating science. AStrum 2009 - Astronomy and…

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The Winter Marathon. Courtesy of Azienda per il Turismo Madonna di Campiglio Pinzolo Val Rendena

Winter Marathon

21 - 24 Jan 2010 (annual)

The popular Winter Marathon in Madonna di Campiglio features antique cars racing on slippery roads through snowy midwinter mountains. Fitted with spiked tyres and high-beam lights, they cover…

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Tractors on display at San Biagio Fair. Courtesy of Fiera di San Biagio

San Biagio Fair

23 - 26 Jan 2010 (annual)

San Biagio Fair in Bovolone, believe it or not, was originally set up in 1278 for agricultural professionals interested in new machinery and methods. Today the fair caters for all, attracting…

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Supernova remnant N63A taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Courtesy of NASA and ESA

Stars and Particles. The Voice of the Universe

15 Oct 2009 - 14 Feb 2010

Supporting the International Year of Astronomy, Rome's Palazzo delle Esposizioni hosts Stars and Particles. The Voice of the Universe. A series of captivating experiments decipher and…

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The logo of Piemonte Share Festival 2006. Courtesy of Piemonte Share Festival

Piemonte Share Festival

Mar 2010 (annual)

Held at the Accademia di Belle Arti and other venues around the city of Turin, the Piemonte Share Festival focuses on the fast-evolving world of digital technology.

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Festa del Baccanale

Apr 2010 (annual)

Campagnano's Festa del Baccanale is a spring festival celebrating the fine local wine. Parades of allegorical floats, exhibitions and competitions of all kinds are organised along with food…

Italian Moto GP

May 2010 (annual)

The Italian Moto GP, one of the 17 races of the season, is held at Florence's Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. As one of the fastest and most competitive sports in the world, it…

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Red flaming Vespa. Photo by Barbara Realini. © Whatsonwhen

Cagliari by Vespa

Jun 2010 (annual)

Discover the Sardinian coast the Italian way. Vespas are the best way to get around the narrow streets of Italy, and each year the Vespa Club organises the two-day Cagliari by Vespa tour.

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Sharp sharp turns... Courtesy Rally del Salento, © Massimo Bettiol

Rally del Salento

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Rally del Salento in Lecce is part of both the Italian and the European Rally Championships. Organised by the Automobil Club Lecce, it is a classic and one of the oldest races in Italy.

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EuroScience Open Forum logo. Courtesy of ESOF2010

EuroScience Open Forum

2 - 7 Jul 2010

Held at Turin's Lingotto Fiere in 2010, EuroScience Open Forum gathers thousands of researchers to discuss recent scientific and technological developments in Europe. Less academic is Science…

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Pepper Festival

Aug 2010 (annual)

During the annual Pepper Festival in Motta di Costigliole, devotees of the Peperone quadrato d'Asti, the local square pepper, celebrate the vegetable in all its glory. Exhibitions of local…

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Nights at the Museum

Jul - Aug 2010 (annual)

Organised by Milan City Council, Nights at the Museum is a series of cultural events taking place in the summer evenings. Concerts, theatre and dance performances, guided tours, talks and…

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Formula One: Italian Grand Prix

Sep 2010 (annual)

The famous racetrack at Monza is the setting for the 13th race of the 2009 Formula One season, the Gran Premio Santander D'Italia 2009 or Italian Grand Prix.

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A rendering of the project

Creative Generations

Sep 2010 (annual)

Creative Generations is a festival of art, culture, science and innovation that turns Parma's Ex Eridania Park into a cultural lab and a meeting point for artists and researchers. Please note…


Highlights

Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico

Centro Espositivo Ariston, Paestum

19 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Scienceplusfiction

Cinecity Multiplex, Trieste

24 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Motor Show

Bologna Fiere, Bologna

5 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)