The May tourist agenda offers countless appointments for those who want to relax
May is a month in which the desire for the sun, the sea and the mountains is felt. Our tourist agenda shows you all the events in our Italy
Discovering the jewels of Italian art and nature
Emilia Romagna
Knowledge that comes from the work of the land, from the recovery of almost disappeared flavors, protection of biodiversity and Italian agricultural production. All this and more a Ancient fruits. On 13 and 14 May at the Paderna Castle in Pontenure (PC). During the exhibition of plants, flowers, forgotten fruits and products of high craftsmanship, there will be conferences, workers, book presentations.
The Moretto Artichoke will give its best, on 7 and 14 May in Brisighella (RA), one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. During the two Sundays there will be stalls of typical products and crafts, entertainment and the panoramic train to visit the village and the hills of Brisighella.
Lombardia
The space of the Albergo Diurno Venezia, in Piazza Oberdan, built between 1923 and 1925 on a project by the architect Piero Portaluppi, is an entirely Milanese “treasure”. Once there were public baths, spas, barber shops, manicures, travel agencies. And even more so in this period it is worth a visit. Until May 15 it hosts Senso 80, an installation by Flavio Favelli, which creates a path in relation to the spaces of the environment. It is possible to make a visit, with FAI volunteers.
Always in Milan he returns Horticultural, known for the quality and variety of the plants on display and for the culture of greenery. This year's theme will be "Italian plants for the Italian garden". The market exhibition of unusual, rare and ancient flowers, plants and fruits will take place from 7 to 9 May at the Indro Montanelli Public Gardens.
Piemonte
Many events, according to our tourist agenda, ranging from music to food and wine to art. Saluzzo (CN) becomes the protagonist, until the end of July, with its castles, the historic center, theStaffarda Abbey, the soft hills dotted with vineyards and, of course, the Alps, with the profile of the Monviso. The month of May, in particular, will be dedicated to art.
Campania
In Naples Wine & the City celebrates its 10 years. From 5 to 26 May, according to the tourist agenda, about one hundred places in the city open to a lively "mobile party". From the Posillipo hill to Spaccanapoli, from the elegant streets of Chiaia to the alleys of the ancient center, museums and historic buildings, boutiques and restaurants, artists' studios, millenary hypogea, baroque churches and urban paths are involved.
It begins on May 5th at the National Archaeological Museum and continues for three weeks with tastings, guided tours, design exhibitions, until the grand finale of 26th in Piazza del Municipio.
South Tyrol
There are over 40 locations involved, up to June, by the initiative South Tyrol Balance. According to the tourist agenda, there are many "experiences" including those in the name of the most typical food and wine flavors, with experts who will accompany guests to discover the excellence of the area, complete with "zero km" cooking courses.
The rich program also includes excursions, events and wellness moments.
Puglia
Jewels, bijoux, furnishing objects and more in Lecce. From 19th to 21st May, for Craftsmanship of Excellence, market exhibition held in the former Church of San Francesco della Scarpa. The event will take place simultaneously with Open Courtyards, an event promoted by the Italian Historic Houses Association which opens every year the gardens and courtyards of the historic buildings of the fascinating Baroque city.
Veneto
The universe of Hieronymus Bosch, the enigmatic Dutch painter who lived between 1450 and 1516, is at the center of an exhibition that Venice, the only city in Italy to preserve his masterpieces, is dedicating to him in the Doge's Palace until June 4th. The focal point are precisely the three great works by Bosch, two triptychs and four tables, brought back to their former glory thanks to a skilful restoration. The martyrdom of saint Ontocommernis, Three holy hermits and Heaven and Hell. These are flanked by about 50 works relating to the theme.
