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Tucked away in northern Italy in the mighty Dolomites,  you will find the fabulous ski resort of Alta Badia.  Come the summer, this mountain playground turns into an outdoor gym at 2000m with everything from Nordic walking,  chromotherapy, pilates, themed tours, a day with a personal fitness trainer, a meditative walk, healthy cooking classes and loads more. From 15 – 31  July, Alta...

Marostica – First weekend of September 2013 Chess again becomes a spectator sport. The game, or, more accurately, the four games, take place over three days on a massive pink-and-white marble chessboard in the center of town. From Lord Parisio’s court and two daughters to human chess pieces dressed in ornate black or white 15th-century costume-complete with matching horses for the...

Venice 1st September 2013 – 4th September 2011 The Regata Storica is the main event in the annual rowing calendar. This unique sport has been practised in the Venetian lagoon for thousands of years and today it is particularly well-known for the spectacular historical water pageant that precedes the race.  An unforgettable sight and a true reconstruction of the glorious past of one of...

Ferrara, 23 August – 1 September 2013 The Ferrara Buskers Festival, with its 800.000 spectators, is the biggest event in the world dedicated to the art of the street. Spectators from all over Europe visit  this exciting tour around the world in search of familiar and exotic sounds; it’s a passionate-treasure-hunt to discover the most original instruments, the most inspired performances...

Venice, 28th August – 7th September 2013 The 70th Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, will be held on the Lido of Venice and directed by Alberto Barbera. The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote the various aspects of international cinema in all its forms: as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue....

Rimini, 5 July – 7 July 2013 At Pink Night everyone has a orle to play. Everyone takes part in organising this international event; from theatre companies to great concerts, from scenery to shop windows, from decorations to street furnishing. The Pink Night is a team event, an event that involves the entire community, highlighting the participation of all public and private players. La...

Trento,  20 Jun – 26 Jun 2013 Historical pageants with period costumes and exhibitions to celebrate Trento’s patron Saint San Vigilio, as well as fascinating shows and events that will animate the city in mid June: the Benedictine Dinner, the Penitence Tribunal, the “Palio dell’Oca” (a rafting contest on the river Adige), the historical parade, the Tonca...

Venice 1 June – 24 November 2013 The stunning city of Venice hosts the Biennale International Art Exhibition every two years. Considered a major contemporary art presentation, hundreds of thousands of art lovers flock to the city to see the showcase of fine art. Organised by the prestigious cultural institution Venice Biennale, it has been at the forefront of contemporary art, promoting...

Siracusa – Teatro Greco  11 May – 23 June 2013 Classical Greek theatrical representation in the magical atmosphere of the Greek Theatre in Siracusa, this year’s programme includes: Oedipus Rex and Antigone by Sophocles Women in Parliament by Aristophanes You can have more information on this link

Perugia 5 – 14 July 2013 Every year, Perugia turns into party central with live Jazz filling all corners, piazzas and venues.  The big names usually appear at the Arena Santa Giuliana sports ground and tickets can be obtained online starting from £16.  However, live jazz can be heard all over town around its lovely Piazzas and gardens, majority being free. This year, the Jazz Festival is...