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About Italy

Welcome to the About Italy page – your one-stop link to all that is happening in Italy this year.

  • Opera and music lovers will be spoilt for choice with top-class performances at famous opera houses, open-air concerts and music festivals taking place throughout the country. Check out the What’s On  page for dates and venues.
  • If you are looking for local colour and culture, check out the What’s On  page for events such as the Venice Carnival and famous Palio horse race.
  • Two thirds of the world’s historical heritage is in Italy. Check out the Italian sites on the UNESCO World Heritage  list now.
  • If you want to find out more about specific areas of Italy, click here for a list of tourist offices.
  • Click here for a list of popular beaches and lakes.
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