A place isn’t one thing all year. This is the fast, high-signal view of what’s culturally alive in Italy over the next 6 weeks — with confidence labels and “last checked” trust cues.

Venice’s Carnival is seen by locals as a living link between past and present – a grand, open-air celebration of history…

Locals describe it as a beloved traditional celebration bringing the whole town together each year.

Locals often describe the Viareggio Carnival as the heart of their community and spirit of the city, a time when social …

Locals view this as a defining cultural event celebrating history and community spirit; comedic satire of contemporary i…

A cherished local tradition celebrating artistry and community spirit, created and enjoyed by generations of Sciaccensi.

Locals describe it as a celebration of Ivrea’s freedom and unity. The festival is called a "festa civica" marking the to…

Viewed by locals as a cherished, centuries-old spectacle, essential to Oristano’s Carnival.

Mamoiadesi view the Mamuthones as embodiments of their ancestral roots and religious devotion (to Saints Cosmas and Dami…

The Acireale Carnival has roots tracing back to at least 1594, when civic authorities first sanctioned carnival celebrat…

A joyful return of spring's rebirth and Sicilian hospitality, celebrating heritage with music and art.