Once a year in the month of May, the town of Fossombrone celebrates il Trionfo del Carnevale. Based on a one-time Carnival hosted by a 16th century Duke, Giulio Della Rovere, the festivities are carried out in a three-day event recreating the details of the historic event in authentic Renaissance costumes, competitions, markets and food of the period. Relive the Renaissance in Fossombrone by attending this annual historic carnival.
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The second half of this year’s Italian Cultural Capital, Brescia, is a show-stopping city with the largest Roman architectural remains in northern Italy, a vibrant cultural scene and breathtaking nature. A first time visit starts in the historic centre where we explore the city’s four main piazzas
A look at the history of pandoro and the city where it originated, Verona. The mastery involved to make an artisanal pandoro and a tour of the best places to find one in Verona.
A gastronomical and wine tour of Tuscany during the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend qualifies as an unforgettable, unbeatable way to celebrate the holiday outside of Canada. I also discovered that a fall stay in Chianti Classico country is one of the best times of the year to visit Italy
Get to know the Italian Cultural Capital for 2022, Procida, an unassuming fishermen island that has kept a low profile compared to nearby islands Ischia and Capri. The world’s eyes will be on her this year as Italy officially celebrates the cultural capital title on April 9th, 2022 with all day festivities starting from the mainland (Naples) to the island. Custom Tour Designer and author of the region, Rita Covello, gives us a glimpse inside this unique island of volcanic origin.
The Phlegraean island of Procida is the Italian Cultural Capital of 2022. It’s the first time an island has won this title. How is this mere four kilometre island preparing for the honour? I talk with Procida 2022 Director, Agostino Riitano, to find out how this humble, under the radar island off the Bay of Naples is getting ready for its closeup this year.
