And so, the Italian Summer is totally in the sign of culture and tradition, to admire the beauties of the most famous cities in Belpaese, thanks to Italia Quality, with its luxury relais, hotels, b&b, castles and agrotourisms, in the most picturesque locations of Italy, glad to give you only the best of the events expected for August 2009!

Then, the 11th edition of the Toscana Opera Festival will make your stay in Arezzo absolutely happy, full of culture, from 19th July to 10th August. The town of Figline Valdarno will be the venue of the first appointment of the event, with the so loved Bohème by Giacomo Puccini. The festival is organized by the IKO, Italian Konzert Opera, and will reach a lot of Tuscan places such as San Gimignano, Montecatini Volterra, Arezzo, Pistoia, Cecina, Cortona, Bibbiena, Montespertoli, Figline Valdarno.

From 15th July to 8th August, the Florence Fortress proposes all its beauty and history, after 500 years which have seen the structure changing its function till becoming an amazing venue for fairs and exhibitions. It was projected by Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane and it is a real example of Renaissance. So that, during the Summer, Florence usually organizes special events in the Fortezza da Basso a Firenze, where you can find all the beauty and the history of this so loved city from all over the world.

The town of Pontassieve, in province of Florence, proposes the exhibition Antonio Ligabue, Primitive Painter, till 7th June 2009, in the Sala delle Colonne, historic venue inside the Municipal Building, whereas Florence, till 30th August, will be the venue of Galileo, Images of the Universe from the Past to the Telescope, in Palazzo Strozzi, paying tribute to the amazing activity of this famous artist. But Florence is also the venue of Memories of the Past in the Art of the XIX century, till 12th July, an exhibition to point out the characteristics of paintings and sculptures.

Anyway, the most waited event during the Italian Summer is, above all, the Palio di Siena, which will take place on 2nd July and 16th August, full of folklore and tradition. The competition will see 10 districts racing in Piazza del Campo, with the participation of the traditional flagmen and the drum rolls. On 16th August, the Palio della Assunta will make your stay in Tuscany absolutely unforgettable, full of fun and emotions, thanks also to the fascinating horse districts among whom there are the Bruco, Valdimontone, Nicchio, Oca.

And so, for a stay in Tuscany in the sign of comfort, elegance and the best artistic attractions, Italia Quality, with its luxury relais, hotel, b&b, castles, agrotourisms in Florence, Arezzo, Siena, Pisa, Naples, Costiera Amalfitana and more, is glad to offer you accommodations in Italy at very good prices!

As usual, Tuscany offer the public a wide choice of events among which The Corner of the Collector in Montalcino, expected for Sunday 5th April, small market dedicated to collectors and non. Open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, to deliver more the world of collecting among antique items and various objects. And what is better, for a stay of class, than the Banfi Castle, in a refined and traditional atmosphere, located in one of the most beautiful areas of this fantastic region? Then, if you want to take a journey of wine flavour, the Wine Train is ready to depart from the Senese station in Montalcino, to bring you into the heart of the Val d’Orcia every weekend, to discover the tastes of this extraordinary area.
If, instead, you are interested in the history of one of the most famous characters of the world, the city of Lucca is glad to show Puccini and his Lucca International Festival, the only one permanent festival in the world, which proposes concerts in the Saint John Basilica to celebrate the genious of Giacomo Puccini, born in the Tuscan city in 1858. In Arezzo is on stage till 10th April the Minerva’s Exhibition, known as the Arezzo’s Minerva, having your accommodation at The Dame Pia, an elegant medieval house inspired by Dame Pia of Tolomei.

The always cheerful Naples, from 24th to 27th April, organizes Sapori & Saperi, an event dedicated to the typical tastes of the place to promote again the always admired and envied mediterranean diet, in the scenery of Pompei, whereas the romantic Amalfi Coast is waiting for you from 15th to 18th April with the Capri Art Film Festival, exhibition of theatre, music and literature.

Among all these events is, however, difficult to wait till April. And so, for who want to taste now the beauties of Italy in the magic sceneries by Italia Quality, luxury hotel in Italy, there are some appointments which is not possible to miss at all. On 24th February the city of Florence proposes the Polentata delle ceneri a Borgo San Lorenzo, a tradition that from 1799 points out the end of the Mugellano’s Carnival and the beginning of the Lent. But, the taste of the mush doesn’t end here, thanks also to the Feast of Mush in Vernio, in the province of Prato, on 1st May, to celebrate the “Pulendina”, accompanied also by the traditional Historic Parade with 500 characters. And, to conclude, all the lovers of the precious truffle are invited to take part in the Feast of the Truffle in Cingoli, Pisa, on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March with various tastings of typical products.

And so, if you want to admire the most beautiful areas of Italy, taking part in the interesting events, Italia Quality offers you various occasions for unforgettable moments full of culture and entertainment, among relais, villas and palaces, boroughs and castles, ancient houses, in Venice, Lake Maggiore, Tuscany, Puglia, Naples, Amalfi Coast and more.

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In the fantastic frame of Venice lagoon, on 15th March will take place the concert by the Orchestra and the Choir of La Fenice Theatre, with the soft sound of the white voices and organ on the notes of Missa pro defunctis, the poems by Wilfred Ower and the War Requiem, to taste the big emotions of music in one of the most famous theatres of the world.

For all who want to relax in the so loved landscapes of Tuscany, the city of Siena offers the delicious market Artists in Boroughs, from 15th to 16th March, located in the boroughs and in the squares of the historic centre of Torrita di Siena. The event expects the attendance of different artists and producers of various items who will show the objects due to the celebrations for the Donkeys’ Palio. In addition, there will be also the Historic Parade, whereas for all who want to taste the typical recipes of Valdichiana such as pasta, cakes and wine, the characteristic taverns will be open to the public by 7 pm. The town of Rigomagno proposes, instead, from 28th to 30th March, the delicious Sagra del Ciambellino, an event to taste the authentic product of this medieval borough in the Senese country, according to the ancient tradition. In addition, in Pienza it will be possible to enter into Piccolomini Palace to visit the exhibition Pio II and the Arts, for a rich cultural day.

Florence, the city of Ponte Vecchio, offers the public events able to satisfy every taste. For the lovers of the Arts, it is possible to visit the construction site of Basilica Santa Croce, to admire the frescos by Agnolo Gaddi dated 1380 in the Maggiore Chapel, thanks to the auto guided path in 5 languages.
The art of cinema is, instead, the main character of the exhibition A prince called Totò, set up from 10th to 30th March in the Sala Oro of La Pergola Theatre, where it will be possible to admire the objects and the movies of the wonderful actor who made the history of the cinema in the world.

And more, in the cheerful area of Viareggio, in province of Lucca, will take place on 6th March The charming legend of King Arthur, a ballet between past, present and future, centred on the adventures of the knights of the Round Table, by the Florence Dance Company. If, instead, you are looking for moments of relax and entertainment in the sign of glamour, the Aperitif in Art and Music is expected in Viareggio on 11th March, with Art, Jazz and a lot of taste. The city of Lucca is still the main character of the special events in Tuscany with the Trout of the Serchio Valley, from 10th to 20th March in Gallicano, to taste the characteristic gastronomic products of the area, which you can find also in the sweet feast of chocolate Cioccolatando, from 31st March to 1st April in Seravezza.

Going towards the South, Naples is the frame of interesting appointments such as Tiziano and the Portrait of Court from Raffaello to Caracci, exhibition from 25th March to 4th April at the Capodimonte Museum, and Leonardo, the Engineer of the Renaissance, which from 25th January to 25th March will show 9 full size models of machines designed by the great artist.

And for all who want a romantic stay in the marvellous Amalfi Coast, from 7th March will start The Chamber Music on the Amalfi Coast 2009, with the wonderful classic sinfonies which will accompany you with the sound of soft notes.

So, Italia Quality, luxury hotel relais, bed & breakfast, boroughs and castles, country houses, villas and palaces in Italy, is proud to point out the most interesting special events of the peninsula, to make your stay more pleasant and characteristic, in the sign of comfort, entertainment and class absolutely inimitable.

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The enchanting city of Venice is glad to offer the already famous Christmas in lagoon, from 1 to 23 December, with the typical market in Campo Santo Stefano, which proposes a huge amount of items such as the Murano’s glass and the tasteful gastronomic products from several Italian regions. In addition, the island of Murano is the frame of another important event, The Christmas of Glass, from 5 December to 6 January, offering a lot of amazing sculptures made of glass.
For all the Lovers of Trentino Alto Adige, in the nice view of Merano, from 28 November to 6 January, will take place the characteristic Christmas markets in a friendly and warm atmosphere. The stands will offer a lot of typical products, from the gastronomy to the craftsmanship, so that you can also see the craftmen at work and taste the delicious food of the region.
The city of Genova is the location of Genova Presepe Vivente, a living crib which points out all the Italian tradition. The event is expected on 5 January 2009 following the ancient custom of the XVII century, whereas in the near town of Sestri Levante is possible to admire the unusual crib located 12 metres under the sea, called Crib of Dolphins and made of 5 statues showing the Nativity.
The amazing and so loved scenery of Tuscany proposes a lot of appointments to celebrate Christmas.
The city of Lucca is the location of a Live Crib on 23 December, with characters in typical costumes, such as the close town of Fibbiano where a Live Crib is expected on 26 December, with more that 100 figures taking part on it, besides the tasting of special products such as cakes and regional recipes.
The city of Siena proposes the small Christmas market Artists in the boroughs, on 15 and 16 December, in the historic centre, with games and stands full of representative products.
In Florence the celebrations will start on 7 December with the ceremony of the big Christmas three and the Gospel choir of San Marco’s Basilica, carrying on with the amazing 1000 Cribs for Palazzuolo, with a map which will guide the tourists in the most beautiful places of Palazzuolo on the Senio, to discover several kinds of Presepe, from 6 December to 6 January. And to celebrate the New Year’s Day, Florence proposes Mezzinverno 2008, a game of fantasy medieval theme to attend in costume on 30 and 31 December at the Antico Spedale del Bigallo in  Bagno Ripolo, whereas Grosseto organizes, on 30 December, the classic torchlight procession in Santa Fiora in the wonderful frame of Amiata Mountain.

Also the cheerful Naples is glad to offer a lot of Christmas events such as the white night Follow the Comet on 15 December, in the sign of culture, taste and arts, whereas the traditional Exhibition of Handmade Crib will take place from 18 December to 13 January, made of the typical regional products, to discover again all the characteristics of this so famous city. In addition, from 8 December to 2 February, the Artistic Crib of Gragnano will be one of the main attractions of the Campania region, full of  Christmas celebrations, besides the Big Feast of Chocolate which will make so glad your stay in Sorrento, on 16 and 17 December..

And so, among a huge amount of events to celebrate Christmas and the New Year’s Day 2008, Italia Quality is glad to offer all its clients the best of luxury and fabulous hotels, resorts of Italy. Among castles, luxury relais and hotels, all the history, tradition and tastes of Italy, in the sign of comfort and elegance, for a stay absolutely unforgettable also during the best period of the year!