Italy · Carnival
Venice
Carnevale di Venezia
Elaborate masks and costumes in canalside streets and squares.
23 Jan – 9 FebPublished
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Italy · Carnival
Viareggio / Lucca
Carnevale di Viareggio
Enormous moving papier-mâché floats with satirical characters.
30 Jan – 20 FebPublished
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Italy · Carnival
Ivrea
Battle of the Oranges
Historic carnival with a spectacular three-day orange battle.
7 Feb – 9 FebPublished
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Italy · Historic & religious
Cagliari
Festa di Sant’Efisio
Sardinian costumes, decorated carts and a historic pilgrimage.
1 May – 4 MayAnnual date
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Italy · Flowers & tradition
Genzano / Castelli Romani
Infiorata di Genzano
A large carpet of intricate flower-petal pictures fills the main street.
Late May–June; dates pendingWindow only
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Italy · Historic & horse race
Siena
Palio di Siena — July
Contrada pageantry and a horse race in Piazza del Campo.
2 JulAnnual date
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Italy · Fireworks & tradition
Venice
Festa del Redentore
Lagoon fireworks, decorated boats and a temporary bridge to Giudecca.
17 JulPublished
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Siena
Palio di Siena — August
The second annual Palio with neighbourhood pageantry.
16 AugAnnual date
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Alba / Langhe
International Alba White Truffle Fair
Truffle market, tastings and food-focused autumn events.
October–November, possibly early December; dates pendingWindow only
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