Carnival in italy Archives

Sardinia mediaeval carnival celebrations finish with horse accident

20 April, 2020

Who would have though that a Medieval pageant re-enactment could get so dangerous? At the end of Italy’s carnival celebrations, in this video you can see the traditional Sa Sartiglia, or medieval pageant held in Oristano, in Sardinia.The Sartiglia takes…

Carnival in Italy: Carnevale dei Popoli, Genoa

14 April, 2020

The Carnival, which every year takes place in Genoa, was rechristened many years ago as Carnevale dei Popoli or the Carnival of the Peoples; on this very special occasion the city seems to regain its pivotal role as one of…

Carnival in Italy: Habsburg Carnival in Madonna di Campiglio

11 April, 2020

From 15 to 19 February visitors in Madonna di Campiglio - one of the most loved and famous towns in the Trentino region - will have the unique opportunity to be part of the Habsburg Carnival; an event which involves…

Carnival in Italy: the festival of Carnevale di Tivoli

10 April, 2020

It’s nearly Carnevale in Italy where carnival time marks the start of the period of Lent, 40 days before Easter. Obviously the Venice Carnevale is the most famous, although for Italians, the Carnevale of Viareggio is also an important celebration.…

Carnival in Italy: Carnevale di Putignano partners with Wesse, Germany

25 March, 2020

Another carnival in Italy is the famous Carnevale di Putignano, which, after Viareggio’s carnival, is traditionally one of the most visited in Italy. It has its fair share of floats and celebrations to mark the last party period before Easter.The…