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Race of the Candles: Discover Another side of Gubbio

On 2018-05-11 By Italy Undiscovered
One of the most exciting things you could do in Italy is participate at one of the folklore traditions. One good one, for lovers of traditional customs, is the Festa dei Ceri (Race of the Candles) in Gubbio. This is not one of the most famous ones, such as – for example – the Palio [...]
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Halloween Italian Style: a mini-guide to the traditions

On 2016-10-27 By Italy Undiscovered
Due to the arrival of the Anglo Halloween and the tradition to “Trick or treat” in Italy, typical Italian traditions on or around All Saint’s Eve seem to have disappeared. Hopefully, this mini-guide to the most interesting ones will keep them very much alive.
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Carnival of Viareggio: Everything You Need To Know

On 2016-01-31 By Italy Undiscovered
The Carnival of Viareggio is one of the largest carnival (Mardi Gras) parades in Italy. The first parade took place in 1873. The idea came to some young, local students: they wanted to celebrate carnival on the 24th of February with a parade on the via Regia. Since then, the Carnival of Viareggio has continued [...]
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Christmas Traditions in Italy

On 2015-12-20 By Italy Undiscovered
When traveling abroad during the Christmas season, it seems appropriate to be in the Christmas sprit that is typical of the locals, respecting the right traditions. 
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The Rificolona

The Rificolona: a Florentine Tradition

On 2015-09-04 By Italy Undiscovered
The Rificolona takes place on the 7th of September every year in Florence. It is a really joyful tradition, especially for kids, and has been taking place for centuries.
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Palio of Siena: Secrets and Local Traditions

On 2015-07-02 By Italy Undiscovered
The Palio of Siena takes place twice a year, on July 2nd (Palio di Provenzano) and on August 16th (Palio dell’Assunta). The day of the Palio is the most important event in the town of Siena and the townspeople are loaded with emotions that day. The Piazza del Campo, which is the square where the [...]
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Italian Aperitivo

On 2015-05-13 By Italy Undiscovered
I’m sure everybody knows that Italy is famous for Pasta and Pizza but today I would like to share information about the Italian Aperitivo (very similar to the Anglo-Saxon Happy-Hour!).
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How to Make a Perfect Italian Coffee (Using a Moka)

On 2015-05-02 By Italy Undiscovered
Everybody knows that COFFEE is the most popular drink in Italy. And everybody knows that espresso is the way that Italians drink it. Italians have fun making coffee with many kinds of espresso machines.
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Cantuccini and Vin Santo

On 2015-04-22 By Italy Undiscovered
Cantuccini & Vin Santo This local dessert is made of two Italian ingredients: Cantuccini and Vin Santo. CANTUCCINI di Prato are a type of dry cookie that are quite popular in central Italy you can find them in restaurants served as a dessert called “cantuccini and vin santo”.
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scoppio del carro

Easter in Florence – Scoppio del Carro

On 2015-04-01 By Italy Undiscovered
If you happen to be in Florence for Easter you must participate at a 9 centuries old folk tradition, the Scoppio del Carro right in the heart of the center: Piazza Duomo!
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