{"id":4168,"date":"2012-07-19T11:42:29","date_gmt":"2012-07-19T18:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marialiberati.com\/?p=4168"},"modified":"2012-07-19T11:42:29","modified_gmt":"2012-07-19T18:42:29","slug":"what-to-do-in-italy-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marialiberati.com\/freshsite\/2012\/07\/19\/what-to-do-in-italy-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do In Italy This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wlWriterHeaderFooter\" style=\"float: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><a class=\"google-buzz-button\" title=\"Post on Google Buzz\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/buzz\/post\"><\/a><script src=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/buzz\/api\/button.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc\/Maria Liberati<br \/>\nEditor: Brianne Wetovick<br \/>\nThe opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympic Games are only about a week away now, and excitement is growing. But if you didn\u2019t get your tickets for the games, and still want to get away before the rest of the summer gets away from you, don\u2019t worry. there\u2019s plenty to do still!<br \/>\nItaly has some amazing opportunities for you, and many for the entire family. Summer festivals are happening in many places on the weekends, so look around!<br \/>\nVenice will be throwing a party with fireworks and a parade this weekend for Redentore Church Feast Day. Guidecca Island will be a surefire hotspot as the parade will feature decorated boats. Don\u2019t miss it!<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.europe-autos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/festa-del-redentore-pink-fireworks-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n(photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.europe-autos.com\">www.europe-autos.com<\/a>)<br \/>\nFivizzano in northern Tuscany will be holding it\u2019s annual Disfida degli Arceri di Terra e di Corte. A fun, medieval weekend filled with an archery tournament, flag throwing and costumes.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crwflags.com\/fotw\/images\/i\/it-fiviz.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n(photo credits: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crwflags.com\">www.crwflags.com<\/a>)<br \/>\nMedieval frippery not your style? Head to Rome the last two weeks of July for the Festa de\u2019Nontari street fair in the Trastevere District. The end of July also brings with it an international fashion show. Donne Sotte Le Stelle will be held at the Spanish Steps. I might have to check into that one\u2026<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re looking for a more laid-back weekend, The last Sunday of July is the Feast of Sant\u2019Andrea the Apostle in Pescara. Take in the parade of fishing boats off the coast to celebrate the feast day. Or you can wait till August 15th and celebrate Ferragosto on the beach<br \/>\n<a class=\"thickbox\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marialiberati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/ferragosto-on-the-beach.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"ferragosto on the beach\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marialiberati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/ferragosto-on-the-beach_thumb1.jpg?resize=244%2C184&#038;ssl=1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ferragosto on the beach\" width=\"244\" height=\"184\"\/><\/a><br \/>\nAnd coming up in August\u2026Il Palio in Sienna. Piazza del Campo will be the setting for the famous horse race. August 16 is the date, so make your plans now. A procession heralds the beginning, and medieval costumes will be on display once again. Maybe you\u2019ll be able to snag some of the coveted reserved seating if you hurry!<br \/>\nWhether it\u2019s music, fashion, or a simpler village celebration or feast day, Italy has so much to offer you this summer. Look and ask around, and you might be able to make some amazing summer memories.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.americasbestfranchises.com\/Food-Franchises\">Franchises-Restaurants<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nFor more travel and recipes in Italy get your copy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marialiberati.com\">The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays &amp; Special Occasions-2nd edition<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"thickbox\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marialiberati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/9781928911197_frontcover.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"9781928911197_frontcover\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marialiberati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/9781928911197_frontcover_thumb.jpg?resize=187%2C244&#038;ssl=1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"9781928911197_frontcover\" width=\"187\" height=\"244\"\/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marialiberati.com\/2012\/07\/09\/cook-with-maria-fresh-pasta-win-a-chef-board\/\">Win a Pro<\/a> chef board to make fresh pasta, pizza ,dough, cut veggies ,fruits or just to put in your kitchen. 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