Festivals and Celebrations

Aquino. Thomas Aquinas Veritas et Amor Competition

: DiscoverPlaces; Category: Celebrations; 11 December 2017; LAZIO • FROSINONE • Aquino

The Thomas Aquinas International Prize is intended for a personality who stands out in the world of culture and art. The 'Veritas et Amor'...

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Festivals; 30 November 2017; LAZIO • RIETI • Leonessa

On the 2nd weekend of October, the symbol of Leonessa, the potato, a tuber with a thousand recipes, is celebrated. During the Festival of ‘Petata...

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Religious Celebrations; 30 November 2017; LAZIO • RIETI • Leonessa

On the 2nd Sunday of September, the patron St. Joseph of Leonessa is celebrated with the grand Procession of theUncorrupted Heart. During the...

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Religious Celebrations; 30 November 2017; LAZIO • RIETI • Leonessa

In the hamlet of San Giovenale of Leonessa, on August 25, there is a fair of goods and livestock in honour of the Our Lady of Pauline...

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Religious Celebrations; 30 November 2017; LAZIO • RIETI • Leonessa

In honour of Our Lady of Constantinople, Leonessa organised a fair of cattle and fair merchandise called “franca” (free of taxes).

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Religious Celebrations; 30 November 2017; LAZIO • RIETI • Leonessa

In honour of St. Joseph of Leonessa, on the first Sunday of July a torchlight procession is organized to the Shrine of Colle Collato on Mount La...

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Celebrations; 30 November 2017; LAZIO • RIETI • Leonessa

On the 4th weekend of June, the Palio of Velvet (Palio del Velluto) takes place in Leonessa. The Renaissance returns to Leonessa, with a splendid...

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Celebrations; 30 November 2017; LAZIO • RIETI • Leonessa

On June,in Leonessa there is an exciting horse competition between the Italian regions. Each Region presents its own equestrian show to a...