Festival trip guides

The Barcolana is the world's largest regatta, held every second Sunday of October in Trieste. This guide covers the race-week village on the seafront and the best public vantage points from the start off Barcola and Miramare to the finish in front of Piazza Unità, including elevated viewpoints like the Victory Lighthouse and the Napoleonica trail.

Every September 3rd, Viterbo’s historic center transforms into a stage for the Macchina di Santa Rosa, a 30-meter illuminated tower carried by 100 porters. This guide covers the best free piazzas and narrow streets for viewing, options for paid balconies, tips for families and photographers, and advice on when to arrive.

The Cavalcata Sarda lights up Sassari every May with a grand parade of costumes and horses. This guide explains how to watch the event, from free street viewing to paid stands and the hippodrome show, with practical tips for securing a good spot.

The Cavalcata Sarda is Sardinia's secular festival of beauty, held each May in Sassari. It brings together over 2,000 participants from more than 60 towns, showcasing elaborate traditional costumes, folk groups, and equestrian displays that honor the island's cultural identity.

Planning to attend the Chigiana International Festival in Siena? This guide explains how tickets work, where concerts take place—from Palazzo Chigi Saracini to churches and theaters—and what to expect when you go. Find out about booking, prices, accessibility, and practical tips for a smooth visit to one of Italy's most intimate classical music events.

Siena's contrade are more than neighborhoods; they are living communities with deep roots in the city's medieval past. Each contrada has its own museum, a treasure trove of art, historical memorabilia, and the cherished Palio banners, known as drappelloni, won over centuries. This guide helps you understand what to expect and how to plan your visit.

The Corteo Storico is a grand historical procession that precedes the Palio di Siena on July 2 and August 16. This guide explains its origins, the route from the Duomo to Piazza del Campo, the 14 groups of flag-wavers and musicians, the Carroccio with the Drappellone, and where you can watch the spectacle for free.

Trapani transforms during Holy Week, drawing visitors to the ancient Misteri procession. This guide offers practical tips on weather, accommodation, dining, and making the most of your Easter trip to this Sicilian coastal city.

Discover the legend of the German bishop and his wine-loving cupbearer that gave Montefiascone’s famous white wine its name. This guide covers the story, the wine, and what to expect at the August festival, with practical tips for visiting the medieval hill town near Lake Bolsena and Viterbo.

A Mount Etna wine tour from Taormina typically combines guided winery visits with tastings of volcanic wines and Sicilian food, all set against dramatic landscapes. This guide explains what to expect, how tours differ, and what to check before booking.

Each spring, Udine hosts the Far East Film Festival, drawing cinephiles to the heart of Friuli for screenings, talks, and networking. This guide walks you through the festival's history, venues, and practical tips for first-time visitors, so you can focus on the films.

The Faradda di li Candareri is Sassari's annual candle procession held every August 14. This guide explains the fixed date, the route to Santa Maria di Betlem Church, the associated events, how to reach Sassari via Alghero Airport and Porto Torres ferries, and where to check the official program.