Monday, July 10
* **Rome:** The Festa del Sole (Festival of the Sun) begins in the ancient Roman city of Ostia Antica. The festival will feature traditional music, dance, and food.
* **Florence:** The Pitti Uomo men’s fashion week begins. The event will showcase the latest collections from top designers.
* **Venice:** The Biennale Arte contemporary art exhibition opens to the public. The exhibition will feature works by artists from around the world.
Tuesday, July 11
* **Amalfi Coast:** The Regata Storica (Historical Regatta) takes place in the picturesque town of Amalfi. The regatta features traditional rowing races and a parade of colorful boats.
* **Milan:** The Milano Moda Donna women’s fashion week begins. The event will showcase the latest collections from top designers.
* **Turin:** The Turin Film Festival opens. The festival will screen a variety of films from around the world.
Wednesday, July 12
* **Rome:** The Festa della Madonna del Carmine (Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel) is celebrated in the Trastevere district. The festival features a procession of the Madonna’s statue and fireworks.
* **Florence:** The Palio di Siena horse race takes place in the Piazza del Campo. The race is a thrilling spectacle that attracts thousands of spectators.
* **Venice:** The Festa del Redentore (Feast of the Redeemer) is celebrated with a spectacular fireworks display over the Grand Canal.
Thursday, July 13
* **Bologna:** The Festa di San Petronio (Feast of Saint Petronius) is celebrated in the city’s main square. The festival features a parade and a fireworks display.
* **Milan:** The Milano Moda Uomo men’s fashion week concludes.
* **Siena:** The Palio di Siena horse race takes place in the Piazza del Campo for the second time this week.
Friday, July 14
* **Rome:** The Festa dei Noantri (Festival of the Romans) takes place in the Trastevere district. The festival features traditional music, dance, and food.
* **Florence:** The Pitti Uomo men’s fashion week concludes.
* **Venice:** The Redentore Regatta takes place on the Grand Canal. The regatta features traditional rowing races.
Saturday, July 15
* **Rome:** The Festa di San Lorenzo (Feast of Saint Lawrence) is celebrated in the Monti district. The festival features a procession and a fireworks display.
* **Florence:** The Festa del Giglio (Feast of the Lily) takes place in the Piazza della Signoria. The festival features a parade of elaborate floats.
* **Venice:** The Venezia Jazz Festival begins. The festival will feature performances by jazz musicians from around the world.
Sunday, July 16
* **Genoa:** The Columbus Day parade takes place in the city center. The parade celebrates the explorer Christopher Columbus, who was born in Genoa.
* **Siena:** The Palio di Siena horse race takes place in the Piazza del Campo for the third and final time this week.
* **Venice:** The Redentore Regatta concludes.
These are just a few of the many events taking place in Italy this week. For more information, please visit the official websites of the respective cities or regions.
Kind regards
E. Thompson
