Folklore

Cortona’s most characteristic street, Via Jannelli encapsulates the medieval atmosphere and appearance Cortona once had. Stone houses with their… Read the rest

The "Bravio delle Botti" is an exciting competition between the 8 districts of the city that fight to win the coveted "Bravio", a… Read the rest

Arbat is by right called the main street of Moscow. And it’s not because it is the largest metropolitan or central thoroughfare. Not at all. The Musco… Read the rest

The vara is a popular feast that takes place on August 15 in the central streets of the city of Messina. The wagon represents the assumption into heav… Read the rest

Just 50 kilometers north of Kristiansand, in southern Norway, lies the green Setesdal Valley, an area known for its commitment to preserving ancient c… Read the rest

The Palio dei Castelli is a re-enactment event held in Castiglione Olona, usually in the second week of July, in memory of the town’s important… Read the rest

In Naples the unfailing protagonist of Holy Christmas is the nativity scene. It is therefore a must for every self-respecting Neapolitan Christmas to… Read the rest

The regatta sees Amalfi participating along with Pisa, Genoa and Venice. The regatta, which has been held annually since 1854, was created to commemor… Read the rest

Every year, from November to January, the nights of Salerno are illuminated by giant luminous works of art created by famous light artists. These are… Read the rest

In 1258 Pontiff Alexander IV, after a premonitory dream, with a solemn procession he presided over together with the cardinal’s court, had the b… Read the rest