Festa di San Nicola 2025 (Feast of Saint Nicholas 2025) will take place between Wednesday, May 7, and Friday, May 9, 2025, in Bari. The Feast of Saint Nicholas is a religious celebration which takes place every year in May, in Bari, for three consecutive days. Festa di San Nicola is much more than a religious observance – it’s a vibrant cultural festival that brings together locals and pilgrims from around the world. The event features religious processions, historical reenactments, music, fireworks, and traditional cuisine, making it a unique blend of faith, history, and community spirit. SAN NICOLA The feast is dedicated to Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari, an early Christian bishop of Greek descent who lived between the years 270 and 343. Saint Nicholas is a beloved figure in both Western and Eastern Christian traditions. In Western Christianity, he is best known as the protector of children, sailors, and the poor. In Eastern Orthodoxy, he is venerated as a miracle worker and one of the most important saints. In Europe, he is celebrated on December 6, the day of his death. SHORT HISTORY OF FESTA DI SAN NICOLA The relics of Saint Nicholas Read more [...]
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Festa della Sensa 2025
Festa della Sensa 2025 (Feast of the Ascension 2025) will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the beautiful city of Venice. Rooted in Venetian history and intertwined with the city’s relationship to the sea, the Feast of the Ascension has been celebrated for centuries in the lagoon, and continues to draw both locals and tourists to its waters. Each year, Festa della Sensa pays homage to Venice’s maritime glory and its symbolic marriage to the Adriatic Sea (Sposalizio del Mare). Here, we’ll delve into the origins, customs, and contemporary significance of this historic Venetian festival. WHAT IS THE DATE FOR FESTA DELLA SENSA 2025? As usual, Festa della Sensa 2025 will be celebrated on the Sunday following the Ascension Day. In 2025, the Ascension Day will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and the Feast of the Ascension in Venice will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025. WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION 2025? Festa della Sensa 2025 will take place, of course, in Venice. Venice is the capital of the Veneto region, with 50,000 people living in the historical center of the city, from a total of about 265,000 people Read more [...]
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Festa della Bruna 2025
Festa della Bruna 2025 will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in the beautiful city of Matera. The event, officially known as Festa della Madonna della Bruna, is a religious feast held every year since 1389, in honor of the Madonna della Bruna, the patron saint of Matera. The religious celebration is rooted in the city’s medieval traditions, making it a fascinating display of cultural heritage that has been passed down through generations. Over the centuries, the festival has grown in scale and significance, becoming one of the most important religious events in Southern Italy. Festa della Bruna 2025 will be the 636 edition of the festival. WHAT IS THE DATE FOR FESTA DELLA BRUNA 2025? Every year, on July 2, Festa della Madonna della Bruna transforms the city into a colorful and lively celebration of faith, tradition, and community. Festa della Bruna 2025 will fall on a Wednesday. WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF FESTA DELLA BRUNA 2025? Festa della Bruna is one of the most vibrant and enduring religious festivals in Southern Italy, celebrated with great fervor in the ancient city of Matera. Matera is a city of about 60,000 inhabitants located in the homonymous province, Read more [...]
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Festa di Santa Rosalia 2025
Festa di Santa Rosalia 2025 will take place from Thursday, July 10, to Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the beautiful city of Palermo. The religious feast, one of the most important in Sicily, was officially recognized as an intangible heritage of Italy by the Central Institute for Demo-Ethno-Anthropology. The feast is dedicated to Saint Rosalia, also called La Santuzza (Little Saint) or Rusulia (in Sicilian dialect), the patron saint of Palermo. Festa di Santa Rosalia commemorates the miraculous appearances of the Saint from 1624, when the city was hit by plague. Festa di Santa Rosalia serves as a platform for showcasing Sicilian art, music, and cuisine, contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of the region. In 2017, Palermo was recognized as the Italian Capital of Culture, and the Feast of Santa Rosalia played a significant role in the city’s cultural offerings during that year. Festa di Santa Rosalia 2025 will be the 401 edition of the event. WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR FESTA DI SANTA ROSALIA 2025? Every year, the festival lasts six days, between 10 and 15 of July, with the first three days being reserved for the preparation of the great procession held on the evening Read more [...]
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Festa del Redentore 2025
Festa del Redentore 2025, one of the most important events in the Venetian calendar, will take place on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Venice. The Feast of the Redeemer is one of the most cherished and visually stunning festivals in Venice. The event is also known as the Most Famous Feast (Festa Famosissima). This centuries-old celebration is a poignant blend of religious devotion, historic remembrance, and vibrant festivity, encapsulating the spirit of the Venetians. WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR FESTA DEL REDENTORE 2025? Since 1577, when the city of Venice was liberated from a terrible plague, the Feast of the Redeemer is celebrated every year in the third weekend of July. Festa del Redentore 2025 will be celebrated in the weekend of 19 and 20 July. WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR THE FEAST OF THE REDEEMER 2025? For the Feast of the Redemeer, a votive bridge will be built between Fondamenta delle Zattere, in front of the Church of Spirito Santo, and the Giudecca island, in front of the Church of the Redeemer. During the event, thousands of people will cross the bridge on pilgrimage to the beautiful church of Andrea Palladio. SHORT Read more [...]
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Festa della Salute 2025
Festa della Salute 2025 will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, in the incredible city of Venice. Festa della Salute is one of Venice’s most cherished and heartfelt traditions, held each year on November 21st. This festival, known formally as the Feast of the Madonna della Salute (Our Lady of Health), is a solemn and intimate event where Venetians gather to give thanks for health and seek blessings for continued protection from illness. Although less well-known than other Venetian celebrations like the Carnival of Venice, Festa della Salute holds a special place in the hearts of locals, offering a moment of reflection, gratitude, and unity. WHAT IS THE DATE FOR FESTA DELLA SALUTE 2025? Festa della Salute is a religious feast which takes place every year on November 21 – the day of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 2025, the date of November 21 will fall on a Friday. WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF FESTA DELLA SALUTE 2025? Festa della Salute 2025 will take place in Venice, at the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, a magnificent Baroque church built in honor of the Virgin Mary. The celebration is also held in many places Read more [...]
