Cultural Italy - Salone del Gusto 2008

In addition to fine works of art and beautiful architecture, Italy is also known for its fabulous foods. The Salone del Gusto festival in Turin is your opportunity to taste all the different foods that Italy has to offer and its not just Italian food, there will be representatives from all over the world as well.

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Cultural Italy – V|08 Venice Video Art Fair

It was in Italy that the Renaissance was born and it has always been on the forefront of artistic movements. The V|08 fair is dedicated to the medium of Video which enables artists to literally capture motion and present it in a dedicated environment. If you are in Venice in Mid-October then this fair is not to be missed.

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Cultural Italy - Tuscan Sun Festival 2008

Tuscany is one of Italy’s most beautiful provinces renowned for its scenery and artistic heritage especially Florence its capital. During early August there is the Tuscan Sun Festival being held in Cortona and this is the 6th annual fair to be held.

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Cultural Italy - Umbria Jazz Festival 2008

Jazz is a very young and unusual music style; it was originally created around the turn of the last century in the southern United States from a blend of African and European musical styles. Since then Jazz has gotten more popular during the 20th century. These days one of the biggest Jazz events in Europe takes place in mid-July in Perugia, Italy.

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Cultural Italy - Venice Marathon 2008

Whether you are an athlete or just a spectator the Venice marathon is well worth checking out. This race is one of the most scenic that takes place in Italy and if you are in the area during late October you should definitely check it out.

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Cultural Italy – Eurochocolate 2008

What is life without its little treats? Well if you are going on holiday you are already treating yourself, but why not go a step further and go to the Eurochocolate 2008 fair where you can meet and interact with fellow chocolate lovers for all over Italy and Europe. Just be careful and not overindulge.

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Cultural Italy - Ferrara Hot-Air Balloon Festival

Ferrara is home to Italy’s largest annual hot-air balloon festival and its not just balloons, there is every imaginable aircraft taking part so it really is a menagerie of different events taking place over the course of 10 days in mid-September.

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Cultural Italy – Sana

With all this global warming going on, it seems we should probably be going Green and environmentally friendly. Well that’s what Bologna is doing with this annual fair of organic and eco-aware products. This event will be running mid-September so drop by if you are around.

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Cultural Italy - Verona Opera Festival

Italy is famous for many things including ancient architecture and operas. The Verona Opera Festival brings these two together, but performing some of the most famous Italian Operas (and a few non-Italian ones) in an Ancient Roman Amphitheatre. The festival takes places throughout July and August and simply can’t be missed if you are in the Verona area.

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Cultural Italy - Miracle Players at the Roman Forum

If you are looking for a humourous interlude during your excursions through Rome then you will not go far wrong then by visiting the Miracle Players at the Roman Forum. The shows are great for all the family and you don’t even have to travel far to see them as they are being performed right next to the Roman Forum in the heart of the city.

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