July – August 2011

Riccione

Clowns, mimes, colours, illusions, sounds and magic: it is difficult to summarize all the acts to be seen at Palcobaleno, the theatre show with many forms on stage at the Tent Theatre in Riccione over summer 2011.  

25-28 August 2011

Riva del Garda

Top Cinderella wanted. This is the theme of the summer 2011 “Notte di Fiaba” (Fairy Tale Night), taking place this August at Riva del Garda in Trentino, Alto Adige. The setting is the beautiful Lake Garda, and the subject of this edition is the delightful fairy tale of Cinderella. 

  9, 10, 11 September

  Serra

There is a date with history from September 9th – 11th at Serra Sant’Abbondio, in the province of Pesaro-Urbino. In this great centre of the Italian Renaissance there is a chance to see a re-enactment of the famous traditions of the Dukedom of the Montefeltros.

23, 24, 25 September 2011

Verona – Historical centre     

Games from all over the world combine! This is what happens in Verona between the 23rd and 25th of September when there will be, once again, the annual event known as Tocatì, a festival of traditional street games from all regions in Italy and from various countries around the world.

  1 – 2 October 2011

  8 – 9 October 2011

  Certaldo

As well as being a wonderful storyteller, Boccaccio was also a great gourmet. Inspired by his love of food and by the famous story of Chichibio and the Crane, Certaldo holds a celebration of good food and flavours known as the Boccacesca event.

  Florence,

An appointment with one of the most typical of autumn fruits takes place every year in the municipality of San Godenzo, in the province of Florence. Three events celebrate the development of the sweet chestnut, from prickly husk to the many delicious products obtained from this adaptable fruit.   

  Genoa 2011

In the old port area of Genoa, situated inside the Acquario Village (Aquarium Village), there is a place especially designed for children between 2 and 12 years of age: La Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi  (The City for Children and Young People)!

  November –     January – 2011 

  Alto-Adige

Trentino Alto-Adige is the region most noticeably influenced by Northern Europe with respect to its very traditional Christmas markets. They are so carefully arranged and decorated, and have such a special atmosphere that they have become a real tourist attraction in their own right. There are many opportunities at Christmas time to go in search of a present to put under the tree,