Although the exact origin of Acireale's Carnival in Sicily (Catania province) is unknown, most believe that like all Italian Carnivals, it probably derived from the ancient Roman Saturnal Games. Let's explore the reasons why that it's known as the "most beautiful Carnival in Sicily"! @catania.liveuniversity.it Its History The ...

What if one morning we were to wake up and find ourselves in a world of jousting and horsemen some 500 years ago? It's the morning of the last Sunday of Carnival: the historic city center of Oristano in Sardinia is suddenly filled with the sounds ...

February is without a doubt the most colorful and lively month of the year thanks to the many Carnival celebrations that invade every city throughout Italy. Let's find out more about Carnival in Ronciglione in the Lazio region from February 9- 25, 2020. ©carnevaledironciglione.org Carnival in ...

The most colorful time of the year has come, and with it, the cobblestones of the Italian squares are covered with multicolored confetti. Carnival, from the historical point of view, is considered a period of celebration and renewal so much that until the Middle Ages ...

Not everyone knows that in many places in Italy and Europe, Carnival celebrations actually begin on January 17th or the Patron Saint Day of Saint Anthony the Abbot. The small village of Tricarico, in the province of Matera, is one of these places where ancient ...

Being that Viareggio is my adoptive town, I would like to tell you about it's famous Carnival which takes place every year with an explosion of sounds and colors. The residents of this beautiful coastal town dedicate months preparing costumes, floats, amazing events like Rioni nights (quarter or neighborhood parties) ...

Among the many Carnival celebrations in Italy, Ivrea's is one of the most historic and important. Let's find out more about Carnival in Ivrea in the Turin province of northern Italy! History of Carnival in Ivrea The first records regarding the celebrations date back to 1808. History ...

It's almost time for Carnival in Italy and today, we'll take you to the city of Larino in Italy's Molise region.   Carnival in Larino Recognized as one of Italy's 27 Historical Carnivals, Larino in the Campobasso province of Molise, will be back in all its grandeur on ...

For centuries, visitors and tourists have flocked to the streets and Venice's most famous landmark- St. Mark's Square- to enjoy its Carnival. A more select audience will participate in the sumptuous masquerade balls, including the most famous of them all, Il Ballo del Doge, reliving the ...

The Carnival in Venice offers tourists and Venetians a chance to relive the glory days of this magnificent city. Masks, costumes, parades, and grand balls will take you back to a Venice of long ago. Let's journey back in time to when Venice was a ...