Love Italian dishes? Then, devouring them in Italy can be a real pleasure. If youre waiting for such an opportunity, then head to Italy in July! With many exciting food festivals across the country, youll find yourself totally tied up! However, your trip to Italy in July will not be full of food alone; you have music festivals, medieval festivals and much more to enjoy.
L'Ardia di San Costantino: The L'Ardia di San Costantino horse race takes place around an area not very far from the Sanctuary of San Costantino in Sedilo. After a first round of horse race in the night, most of the riders get high on alcohol and set out for the second round the very next morning. Even if its not an exclusive food festival, you can crunch into a variety of Italian food recipes, especially spicy Sardinian delicacies by exploring the food booths lined up along the area!
Maremma Sagre: Maremma is a vast Italian region located near south western Tuscany. If youre in Italy during July, then visiting Maremma should top your list. During the Sagre, you will get to taste a wide range of home-cooked Italian food recipes including grilled meats, snails, octopus, and fish! If you like traditional Italian snacks, then you may as well have them! Apart from great-tasting Italian dishes to relish, you have something more to indulge in. From football and cycling feasts to harvest celebrations and concerts, you can be a part of forty exciting events!
Il Palio: Il Palio is a world famous horse race that is held around the Piazza del Campo. Whether youre standing amongst the cheerful crowd, or are lucky enough to get a seat, youll enjoy the festival thoroughly! The highlight however is the procession presented by people dressed in medieval costume. The procession usually takes place before the race starts.
Opera: Italy, with a host of exciting opera festivals, is a paradise for music buffs. So, a
trip to Italy without visiting an opera is not complete! Enjoy great performances from celebrated artists while you admire the stunning historic architecture around. The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence and the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro are some of the famous opera festivals.
Apart from these festivals, you have a fashion show in Rome, a fishing boat parade in Pescara, and much more happening in July! If you feel that you shouldnt miss such spectacular festivals while you
travel around Italy, then get in touch with PerilloTours.com, a famous Italy tour provider!
