I'm going on a trip to Italy from May 14th to 31st. are there any festivals for special events that I should be aware of? I have already been to Italy twice and I am very open to just going anywhere within the country. any suggestions or opinions would be very welcomed. Thanks. Bill
Posted by
North Carolina
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On this website, check out Explore Europe/Italy/Holidays and Festivals... The Festival of the Cricket, May 17th, in Florence looks intriguing.
Posted by
Milan, Italy
308 posts
Venice Vogalonga is on May 24th. It is a festive parade of boats http://venicexplorer.net/tradizione/vogalonga/index.php
Posted by
Grass Valley, California
506 posts
We are actually going to be there at the same time. I found at the end of January some difficult time getting hotels in the smaller cities. But used Bookings.com, you may not find the same issue at this point but I would get on with some reservations now. We booked all our tickets for main sites that we absolutely want to see, this will be our fourth time and I think a lot of people are traveling to Italy this year because I can tell by the prices that they are expecting large crowds. It is just a different vibe than years past.
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Atlanta, GA, USA
677 posts
The Giro d'Italia is in May, from the 9th-31st, here's a good overview.... http://www.steephill.tv/giro-d-italia/
I love the Giro, and will be in country from 10-24, and they are going in the opposite direction of me!
But so cool about the cricket festival!
Posted by
Massachusetts
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Ther is also the Mille Miglia which is all ceremony now, no longer a race, but if you happen to be in a place where they are driving through it is fun to see the old cars.
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Atlanta, GA
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The World Expo is in Milan starting May 1.
Have fun!
Barb
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WPB, FL & Firenze
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Festa dei Ceri in Gubbio on May 15. The festival dates back to the 1100's. I went a few years ago and really enjoyed the experience. You can find details and pictures at www.ceri.it (icon in upper right for English version).