Carnevale: 5 things to do in Italy

Carnevale is one of Italy’s biggest winter festival, celebrated in every town from the end of January. All over Italy you can found masquerade balls, costume parties and parades along the streets and in the squares. Masks, sweets and having fun are the most important things during Carnival: it’s a chance to be happy and cheerful, to dress up in costumes, even if you are not a child anymore! Continue reading

Carnival 2015 in Italy: main celebrations in Venice, Viareggio, Ivrea and Rome.

Carnevale is one of Italy’s biggest winter festivals, celebrated in the weeks before Lent. The final day of Carnevale is Martedì Grasso (Mardi Gras – Fat Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Mardi Gras, along with the Thursday before, called Giovedí Grasso (Fat Thursday), are the main days of Carnival. Continue reading

Italian Carnival: Rome and Viareggio

Carnival is an ancient festival which is celebrated all over Italy: from Venice to Viareggio, from Rome to Sardinia and Sicily, every single city has its events, masquerade balls, parades and parties taking place in the streets, piazzas and restaurants. It’s a chance to have fun, not only for the young, dressed up in costumes. Continue reading