Category: Festivals & Events

  • Albertone 100: Rome Celebrates Alberto Sordi

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    Actor and life-long Roman Alberto Sordi was born in 1920. His home in Rome will open to the public to mark the centennial of his birth.

    Alberto Sordi in "Un Americano a Roma"
  • December in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals

    December (Dicembre) is a popular month to travel in Italy for both Italians and foreign tourists, thanks to Christmas festivities and markets. Rome is especially busy at this time, as pilgrims flock to the city to attend special masses on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. What is the Weather in Italy in…

    people walking on the street beside Christmas tree
  • November in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals

    November (Novembre) is the height of the low tourist season in Italy. One of the main reasons for this is that the weather is typically cold and rainy throughout the peninsula. But if you’re willing to endure grey days, November can be a fantastic time to be here. Fewer tourists means it is easier to…

    Florence Ponte Vecchio; Free stock photo of ancient, architecture, bridge
  • October in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals

    October (Ottobre) is one of the best months to be in Italy. October is one of the months of Italy’s shoulder season, which means that there are usually fewer tourists and shorter lines at attractions. Look for lots of local food and wine festivals during this month. What is the Weather in Italy in October?…