What if one morning we were to wake up and find ourselves in a world of jousting and horsemen some 500 years ago? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs2aNkVaeN0 It's the morning of the last Sunday of Carnival: the historic city center of Oristano in Sardinia is suddenly filled with the sounds ...

At the most extreme point of northeastern Italy, embraced by the northern waves of a very clear Adriatic Sea, lies a town of unspeakable beauty: Muggia. The Carnival celebration has been  deeply-rooted, highly emotional and felt by its population (me included) for centuries. An artistic ...

Venice is universally considered the most beautiful city in the World, protagonist of Casanova's loving gestures, the Corto Maltese’s adventures, Tintoretto's paintings, Vivaldi's music, and perfect for your romantic getaway. Being in the historical capital of the Serenissima Republic is like living in another time, immersed ...

Although the exact origin of Acireale's Carnival in Sicily isn't known, most believe that like all Italian Carnivals, it probably derived from the ancient Roman Saturnal Games. The first written documents of its existence are however very old, dating back to 1594. In the past, people ...

The Devil of Tufara is a zoomorphic mask that comes to life on the last day of Carnival in the narrow streets of this small town. He charges, jumps and dances through the streets with his unbridled acrobatics. Passed down through the centuries, he has ...

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 it ...

Turin's Historic Carnival 2019 Carlevè ed Turin is the historic Carnival in Turin which will run from February 3 through March 5, 2019. Important Dates and Events: Sunday, February 3rd at 3 pm: The inaugural parade from Piazza Castello to the Parco della Pellerina, home to the great Luna Park ...

Venice's Carnival begins on February 16th and ends on "Fat Tuesday", March 5, 2019. It's an event full of surprises sure to thrill tourists and locals alike, yet tied to a rich history. Masks, costumes, parades, and grand balls will take you back to a Venice ...

Il plateatico delle numerose cantine della cittàVerona emerges at the foot of Lake Garda, in the heart of northern Italy. A small, discreet old lady, who over the centuries has defended her uniqueness and who today, contemplates her traditions as part of the city ...

Recognized as one of Italy's 27 Historical Carnivals, Larino in the Campobasso province of Molise, will be back in all its grandeur on March 2nd and 3rd and March 9th and 10th. In its 44th edition, it will be a celebration of beautiful, allegorical floats. ...