Special Places

Infiorata of Genzano di Roma: from 1778 the real 'Festival of Flowers'

: Spoletini; Category: Special Places; 04 June 2018; LAZIO • ROMA • Genzano di Roma

On the day of Corpus Domini, the streets and alleyways of many Italian villages are filled with flower carpets on which the procession passes, but...

The strange story of the Etruscan Pyramid of Bomarzo

: DiscoverPlaces; Category: Special Places; 04 June 2018; LAZIO • VITERBO • Bomarzo

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Bomarzo, known for the famous Parco dei Mostri (Park of Monsters) is now at the centre of another mystery: that of the Etruscan Pyramid or the...

The Palio della Tonna: tradition comes in the saddle on a donkey

: Spoletini; Category: Special Places; 30 May 2018; LAZIO • VITERBO • Bagnoregio

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The Palio della Tonna is the most traditional and descriptive event of Civita di Bagnoregio, an ancient village with a particular charm. Every year...

Festival of the Patrons Erasmus and Marciano: when Gaeta puts on its most beautiful face

: Spoletini; Category: Special Places; 30 May 2018; LAZIO • LATINA • Gaeta

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On 2 June Gaeta is preparing to celebrate its oldest festival. The feast of the Patron Saints Erasmus and Marciano lasts a few days and is the most...

Palio of the Saracino: Middle Age games on display at Nepi

: Spoletini; Category: Special Places; 23 May 2018; LAZIO • VITERBO • Nepi

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The Palio of Saracino (originally the Saracen jousts) is one of the most interesting events of Tuscia and the most important of Nepi. It was created...