Category: Culture & Living

Posts about culture in Italy. Festivals, religion, etiquette, language, and more.

  • 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?…

  • May in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals

    It’s May, which means that the calendar is full of food and flower festivals, new museum exhibits, and outdoor concerts.

    Ceri race in Gubbio, photo by Marco Signoretti
  • June in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals

    Glorious June begins straight away with a celebration. Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) takes place on 2 June with patriotic parades, particularly in Rome. Then summer truly gets underway.

  • July in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals

    July is the time for music, and there are tons of festivals throughout Italy this month to keep all kinds of music lovers happy. Some of the best are highlighted below. What is the Weather in Italy in July? July in Italy is typically hot and dry from north to south. On average, July is…