Having been twice to Volterra's Medieval Festival (AD1398), and being on the point of going to Sansepolcro for the annual crossbow palio (against Gubbio), I am already amazed at how Tuscany … [Read more...]
Juicy Orange Fight in Ivrea
Updated for 2012! Anyone who has been in Italy for any length of time will know that the country is packed with traditions, festivals and fairs. Some celebrate food, others feature … [Read more...]
San Ginesio’s Battle – A Colourful Medieval Pageant in Italy
Deep down in the Le Marche region of Italy there is, I am reliably informed, a fabulous bi-annual battle re-enactment and medieval pageant which takes place in a lovely hilltop Italian town … [Read more...]
Milano Jazzin’ Festival
From the 7 July (today) until the 7 August 2008, in Milan's Arena Civica, the Milano Jazzin Festival is to be held. Some big names are going to be there. Here is a list of some, along with … [Read more...]
Note For Your Diary: The 2008 Gigli Festival Nola
This year's edition of the intriguing Nola Festival, which I wrote about in my Gigli Festival, Nola, Italy post, is just over a month away. The festival runs for the whole week from the 22 … [Read more...]