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WINTER IN ITALY
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ITALY?
Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) or Winter?
Each season in Italy has its benefits and drawbacks – our 4-part blog will give you ideas and information on how best to enjoy Italy, no matter the season.
WINTER - INVERNO
December, January, February
My first visit to Italy was in January 1995. I came in to the country by car from Austria and within minutes I was being overtaken by a speeding Italian driver on a blind alpine bend! Benvenuti in Italia! I eventually made my way to Rome – isn’t that where all the roads lead? – and even in wet, cold mid-January, the eternal city won me over.
Winter in Italy is captivating in its own way. There are very few tourists (except those who have come for the skiing), and with the Christmas lights, festivities and traditions December can be a lovely time to visit. January is normally the coldest month in Italy, and it can be a quiet month as the festivities of Christmas, New Year and the Feast of the Epiphany (see our Festivals In Italy - January) are over and life goes back to normal – unless you like winter sports and it’s all systems go!
EPIPHANY FAIR IN PIAZZA NAVONA, ROME
On January 5th, the Piazza Navona opens up to a fair of toys, sweets, and other presents among the beautiful Bernini fountains. Nearly two weeks after Christmas, celebrations are still in full swing as the Piazza becomes a huge open air market for stocking fillers for La Befana (the Italian equivalent of 'Santa Claus') when she visits on the night of the 5th January.
FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2011
From the 14th December 2011 to the 15th January 2012 the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup will be held at various ski resorts in the north of Italy including; Val Gardena-Groeden, Alta Badia, Cortina d'Ampezzo and Bormio.
DOLOMITES BALLOON FESTIVAL ITALY
What could be more exciting than a hot air balloon ride amidst the impressive Italian Dolomites? The 9th edition of the famous Dolomites Balloonfestival will take place from 07th January to 15th January 2012.
