Exciting Festivals in Italy That You Should Know About

Celebrations and festivals go hand in hand, don’t they? For Italy, it is even more so as they love their festivities with extra pomp and show. Being a popular hub for tourists all over the world, Italy parties like no other when it comes down to it. So, whether you are planning a trip to Italy for the summers or simply reading for your information, scroll down to find out what and when the best festivals of Italy are. And after that, book online flight tickets from USA to India and get your dose of satiated wanderlust.

Carnevale

To honor the beginning of Easter and Lent (which is a period when Christians don’t celebrate or consume meat), all of Italy is filled with opulent and ornate décor. During this time, masquerade balls and parades are organised to entertain everyone in innumerable Italian cities. While masquerade balls can cost the tourists a pretty penny, they can usually enjoy the parties, concerts, street performances and boat parades for free. Now who wouldn’t like that? Go on, we’ll wait for the name.

Month: February / March

Place: Ivrea, Viareggio, Cento and Venice

Battle of Oranges

To rebel against the cruel ruler Ranieri di Bankrate, the locals joined hands to participate in uprisings. This festival is symbolic of and celebrates their courage. It is the largest food fight in Europe and the participants are divided into 9 teams in total. After that, they throw oranges at each other by running around the streets or from the battle buses.

Month: February

Place: Ivrea

Infiorata Festival

If you visit Italy during this particular festival, be prepared to be blown away by the many kinds of art that can be formed by flowers and its petals. Themed tapestries are designed on the streets and abbeys while houses and churches are festooned with flowers to enhance their splendor.

Month: May / June

Place: Bolsena, Spello, Orvieto, Brugnato, Noto

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Game of the Bridge

Despite having a history of violence, this game is quite a gentle festival with teams participating from south and north of the Arno River. The two teams go out decked in 18^th century clothes and armor, and have a parade to their destination. Whichever team pushes the wooden cart towards the opposite team’s territory first will own the Ponte di Mezzo Bridge and win the game.

Month: June

Place: Pisa

Festa Della Madonna Bruna

This festival is not just a religious celebration, despite the holy protector of the town, Madonna Della Bruna being worshipped during this period. This festival offers the visitors with splendid processions, music bands, colored twinkling lights, market stalls featuring a range of goodies and more. However, the best display is that of brightly sparkling extravagant fireworks in the night skies of Italy.

Month: July

Place: Matera

Italy and its rich cultural heritage has a vast variety to offer its guests. While our list ends here, festivals and celebrations in Italy do not. So don’t wait and have an amazing summer vacation in Italy whenever you want it. Or if you want to experience India’s culture and food, you can always book direct flight tickets from USA to India with Flyopedia and experience it all in person. How does that sound?

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