In this little town near Ferrara, the preparations are gearing up for this historic carnival party, among one of the oldest in this area. There is a depiction of this party also in a fresco painted by Il Guercino of Cento in 1615. The allegorical floats, basically papier-mâché monuments, will parade through the city on February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 4.
The 131st edition of the Great Musical Carnival of Laughter in Busseto near Parma, home of the composer Verdi, is dedicated to fun, traditions and music! The floats will be on display on February 5, 12, 19 and 26.
The happiest party of the year is on its way, with its costumes, imaginative floats, ironic pranks and binges which Lent puts an end to, as is the tradition. While the Carnival festivities in Cento and in Busseto are the most famous, there are also equally as entertaining historic carnivals and parties, in varying degrees of craziness, which will enliven downtowns throughout the region.
Eleven days of science and technology, art and creativity with more than 100 events on schedule in Bologna for this annual happening dedicated to spreading scientific knowledge and culture. The heart of this edition will be the contemporary art and science exhibition "From zero to a hundred, the new ages of life". February 2-12.
This beautiful retrospective in Reggio Emilia dedicated to national painting in the 19th century, shows the focus of that era on the Far East, thanks also in part to adventure novels filled with tigers, to provocative opium smoke, and to the harmony of tales and engravings from Japan. February 5 – April 29.
Fifteen ski resorts for 300 km of downhill slopes: town by town, all of the latest news, offers and activities other than skiing. The Apennines of Emilia Romagna know how to welcome and entertain, at a good price, beginners, experts and even children.
Here is a quality calendar of expos available in the cities of art and ancient towns, a great opportunity to enrich your vacation with some very exciting moments!
Markets filled with delicacies and traditional crafts will be held in many squares and streets of the historic downtowns throughout Emilia Romagna. It is a great opportunity to dig through the stands and find unusual gifts with which to fill your pockets.
In order to deal with the winter rigors and rediscover the pleasure of your own body, there is nothing better than a break at the spa to relax.
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