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When to come to Veneto: events not to be missed

When to come to Veneto: events not to be missed

Veneto is a perfect holiday destination in any season . If you want to visit a Veneto city, its architectural beauties, museums, streets, and squares, the best times are autumn and spring: it's neither too hot nor too cold, and you can wander around and fully enjoy your holiday.

In Venice , in addition to the climate, you also have to take into account tourism: it's best to avoid months of excessive influx such as the summer and prefer months like October and November.

For those who love the mountains , winter is the ideal season for skiing and other alpine sports, perhaps preferring February and March when snow and good weather are still guaranteed, or summer, if you seek the cool and high-altitude nature.

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Events and shows in Veneto

One of the oldest and most famous events in the world is the Venice Carnival , celebrated throughout the region. The lagoon city fills with tourists who enjoy colorful dances, shows, and celebrations of all kinds. A mask is a must; if you forget yours at home, take advantage of the lagoon's old shops to dress up as a 19th-century lady or nobleman. The Flight of the Angel from St. Mark's Bell Tower is a must-see on this occasion.

But people also go to Venice for the Venice Biennale , featuring art, theater, architecture, and cinema. The latter, also known as the Venice International Film Festival , or Film Festival , has been held for nearly 70 years. It is held on the Lido di Venezia at the Palazzo del Cinema, where the "Golden Lion" is awarded.

In Marostica living chess game takes place : it takes place on the second weekend of September in even-numbered years (as ancient tradition dictates). Here, players, dressed in medieval garb, challenge each other on an enormous black and white marble chessboard. The first game dates back to 1454, when two warriors (Rinaldo d'Angarano and Vieri da Vallonara) fell in love with Lionora, daughter of the lord of Marostica. They proposed a duel to win her hand in marriage, but Lionora's father proposed a chess match to win the damsel's affections.

In the splendid Verona Arena Opera Festival is renewed every year , held in the summer months, and stages the greatest melodramas, such as Aida , Bohème , La Traviata , Romeo and Juliet , and Nabucco . Also in Verona, a leap back in time takes place with the International Street Games Festival , known as Tocatì , during which a multitude of children play at throwing a wheel of cheese or playing bocce through the streets of the city.

In the province of Belluno , the International Choral Singing Festival : between June and July, polyphonic choirs from around the world gather to perform at this prestigious event. Typically, the three-evening event takes place at Zumelle Castle or outdoors in the courtyard of the Palazzo delle Contesse.

Finally, there are several historical reenactments in costume throughout the Veneto region, where the regional past is deeply felt: the Palio di Feltre commemorates the city's entry into Venetian hands; the Palio di Noale has medieval origins, while the Palio della Marciliana is held in Chioggia and commemorates various city festivals.