News ticker: 2023-01-24

Venetian city walls in Bergamo
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Bergamo Brescia – Italian Capital of Culture 2023

Bergamo and Brescia have been named Italian Capitals of Culture 2023. Two Lombardian cities share the title of Italian Capital of Culture.  The reason for this was the pandemic that hit the two provinces hardest in 2020. The culture should be a light in difficult times, give hope and courage.
Now the time has come, on January 20th the opening celebrations began with parades and festivals.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

In 2023, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites will be put in the spotlight of the world public:

  • In Bergamo – the Venetian city walls of the upper town of Bergamo
  • In Brescia – the Complex of San Salvatore and Santa Giulia and the archaeological area of the Capitolium

Historical places, castles and noble villas as well as beautiful landscapes can be admired along the cycle paths.

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Cycling Holiday Italy by Bike and Boat

A special trip by bike and boat in Italy from Venice to Mantua. On this unforgettable journey, you cycle comfortably through the flat landscape of the Po Plain and get to know the beautiful towns and unique landscapes.
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Ravello Festival 2023

At the Ravello Festival 2023, you discover some jewels of Italian music. Enjoy a music journey in a special venue of the belvedere at the Villa Rufolo in Ravello at the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.
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Teatro alla Scala – Season 2024

Every year on December 7th, is the most important day at La Scala in Milan of global importance. The Verdi opera Don Carlos is on the program of the opening night, a new production under the direction of the renowned conductor Riccardo Chailly and with star casts.
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Opera Trip Italy • Three Operas and Four Italian Cities from 17 to 24 September 2024

Opera trip Italy from 17 to 24 September 2023 with three operas in the most famous Italian opera houses: "Il barbiere di Siviglia" at the Teatro alla Scala, "La Traviata" at the Gran Teatro la Fenice and "Le Nozze di Figaro" at the Teatro dell'opera Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Enjoy three operas and the four cities Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome in one week.
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Monteverdi Festival from 13 to 19 June

At the Monteverdi Festival, you discover some jewels of Italian music. Music journey from 13th to 19th June 2023 to Venice, Mantova, Cremona and Milan.
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Bergamo Brescia – Italian Capital of Culture 2023

Bergamo and Brescia have been named Italian Capitals of Culture 2023. Two cities share the title of Italian Capital of Culture. Find out the program of events and exhibitions under the title "Out of the soap bubble".
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