Ongoing and future events
Museum of Textiles and Industry – Busto Arsizio
Looms and tools for spinning, weaving and printing fabrics. Library. Open all year long
Maggiolata – Lucignano
25-27 May, 1-2 June 2025 Parades and competition of flower allegorical floats.
Nativity Scene Museum – Dalmine
Over 900 cribs and Christmas objects. From the 1700s to the early 1900s
Ticino Palio – Pavia
8 June 2025. Historical parade, archers’ competition, boat race on the shore of Ticino river
Giostra della Quintana. The Challenge – Foligno
13-14 June 2025. Medieval tournament between the city’s ten districts.
Saint Ranieri’s Luminara and Palio – Pisa
16-17 June. The city illuminated by 100.000 small lamps. Fireworks. Rowing boat challenge
Museum of Optical Illusions MOOI – Trapani
The first museum in Italy entirely dedicated to optical illusions. Open all year long
Ice Cream Museum – close to Bologna
An interactive tour to discover the history of ice cream throughout the centuries. Tasting included.