Festivals and Events in Italy
The best way to savor Italy's rich culture is by encountering its festivals and events, which are large in number, comprising of religious as well as diverse cultural occasions.
The holy week of Easter is celebrated with grandeur in Italy, as a large procession led by the Pope, past Colosseum through Roman Forum to Palatine Hill. This week long event ends with the Pope's Easter speech at St. Peter's square.
Venice in Italy is renowned for its Carnevale, which is lavishly celebrated with masquerades, balls, music and food.
July in Italy is popular for Shakespeare festival at Verona.
Italy also boasts of the prestigious Venice Film Festival held during August.
Milan's La Scala attracts a huge crowd with a grand opera marking its patron saint, St. Ambrogio's feast day.