I Love Italian Traveling - January Attractions of Southern Italy

So you are thinking of a house in sardinia visiting southerly Italy in January, but you're not exactly sure just what to see as well as what to do. Don't despair; there are whole lots and great deals of special events that merely aren't offered in the excellent old summer. Below are a few of them. Obtain rolling; Janaury is practically upon us. A Palio is a competition that pits areas against each other. Pignola, Basilicata holds the Palio of S. Antonio Abate in mid-January. Villa d'Agri, Basilicata commemorates Befana Canterina. You might recognize that Befana is an old woman impersonated a witch who offers sugary foods to the good kiddies and also coal in the red ones. In mid-January Rotondella, Basilicata holds the Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate and Feast of Fire Festival on the adhering to day. Corigliano Calabro hosts the Calabria Orange Festival and Procession.

If you desire good luck in the New Year give kiddies some money or sweets. This practice is maintained a lot more in the villages near Napoli than in Naples itself.

Caserta holds its Festival of St. Sebastian in January. Make certain to see its Royal Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was headquarters to the Allied High Command in World War II. Italy celebrates Saint Biago Day on February 3rd. He was the st of the throat. It's a typical to honor him by eating leftover Panettone (Italian Christmas cake) with a glass of wine; your throat will certainly thank you. Some areas celebrate with ceremonies, songs, and also bonfires.

St. Anthony's Day is extensively celebrated in Sardinia on January 16 and 17. Old practice has it that the saint, like Prometheus, stole right into heck as well as brought back fire, so a bonfire is at the center of the festivities. Each town places different natural herbs as well as fruits atop the blaze, creating an unique aroma. The women bring desserts and dark fruity loaves of pane nigheddu, while males enjoy wine and also aquavit. One of the most amazing party is stated to be in Mamoiada, where 12 frightening masks called mamuthones stand for the months of the year.

Every weekend break from early January to mid February Alghero holds its Bogamari Sea Urchin Festival that goes back to the days when Sardinia was ruled by Catalonia; this town's nickname is still Barcelonetta as well as the old individuals still talk a type of Catalan. The dining establishments supply specials such as Spaghetti al Riccio di mare (Spaghetti a la Sea Urchins) finest enjoyed with regional white wine.

In very early January Piana degli Albanesi holds a Greek Orthodox Ritual and Procession. Nicolosi, near Mount Etna, celebrates San Antonio Abate on January 17. Get up early; events begin prior to dawn when the monks repeat their pledges of dedication to God as well as to the Saint. The day continues with ceremonies and also austere events.