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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.
Plan your visit to Tocatì, Verona's UNESCO-recognized festival of street games. Find confirmed dates, what to expect each day, and practical tips for attending.
Every year on 3 September, the city of Viterbo turns off its lights and a glowing 30-metre tower is carried through the dark streets by a hundred volunteer porters. This is the Macchina di Santa Rosa, a UNESCO-recognised tradition of faith and endurance. With a little planning, you can watch this breathtaking procession for free.
The Festa dei Gigli in Nola is a spectacular UNESCO-listed festival featuring towering wooden obelisks carried through the streets. This guide covers its history, the procession, and practical visitor tips.
Each 12 March, San Gimignano honors its patron saint, Santa Fina, with religious celebrations in the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and a traditional fair in the central squares. Learn about the young saint's remarkable story, the legend of the gillyflowers, and how to experience this deeply local feast with respect.
Every October, Ragusa in Sicily turns into an open-air stage for the Ibla Buskers Festival. We trace its evolution from a local street event to a highlight of the south, and explain how its UNESCO-listed baroque setting makes it unlike any other buskers' festival in Europe.
The Ibla Buskers Festival turns Ragusa's baroque streets into an open-air stage. Learn about its changing locations, what to expect from performances and the Kids Circus, and how to plan a stay with practical tips for navigating the historic districts.
The Ravenna Festival turns the city's one-time capital into a stage every summer, with concerts set inside glittering Byzantine basilicas, a medieval church tied to Dante, a fortress citadel, and industrial heritage halls. Uncover the character of each venue and practical tips to prioritise your visit.
Plan a trip around the Ravenna Festival, an annual summer event with opera, symphony, and sacred music in UNESCO-listed churches and historic venues.
Verona's Veronetta district fills with traditional street games every September. A UNESCO Good Practice, free to attend, with a guest country each year.
