FESTIVALS ITALY IN JUNE
Nazionale Festa della Repubblica - National holiday 2nd June
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MilanNotte Bianco – All shops stay open all night till 6.30amLa Fiera
RomeFiesta - Jazz
UmbriaSpoleto – Festival of Two WorldsMusic, dance and theatre Emilia RomagnaFaenza - Niballo Palio – Knights challenge Hannibal, ancient enemy of the city, during this fascinating and competitive event.TuscanyFlorence - Calcio Fiorentino (Soccer Match) Revival of a 16th century football match in mediaeval costumes. Followed by fireworks display from the terraced gardens overlooking the city.
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Puglian Boats |
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Truili Artisan Fountain |
VenetoVenice Lido - Jazz festival takes place in the Lido di Venezia area, within the Palazzo del Cinema in Venice.
SicilyMessina - Festa del Muzzin Muzzini are silk draped ancient vases that are carried in parades. This observance is a pagan rite which honours Demeter, the goddess of earth and fertility. There is a saying that those women who have had difficulty conceiving will do so on the night of this celebration. LiguriaGenova - Palio Marinaro dei Rioni This is a rowing race commemorating a race of old in ancient dress on the last weekend in June. |
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