Celebrations of Easter begin on Holy Thursday with a visit to the Sepulchres where each church sets up its own altar adorned with wheat and flowers. The faithful must visit an odd number of churches. The procession of Good Friday which takes place every year in Orte is also called Read more…
Those looking for intimate emotional experiences in contact with spirituality, history and nature (and why not even sharing healthy local cuisine) can participate in many events in Lazio or travel the paths of St. Thomas Aquinas. Lazio with its proximity to Rome is crossed by a dense network of paths Read more…
Have you already chosen where to celebrate the Carnival in 2019? The most Italian way to experience it is to take part in one of the outdoor Carnival parties in Lazio where yesterday’s tradition intertwines with the fun of today. Allegorical floats and masks parade through the towns while food Read more…
There were we of Discoverplaces too today in Fiuggi at the conference organized by Federturismo, in collaboration with Unindustria where we talked about bike economy, investments in cycleways and a project to encourage cycling tourism entitled “Fiuggi Woodfront”. In a global context that is increasingly looking for solutions and perspectives Read more…
The Candlemas Festival The name ‘Candelora’ (Candlemas) arises from the popular tradition of blessing and distributing to the faithful the candles of Jesus which are said to defend the recipients against calamity and storms. In fact, lit candles symbolize Jesus Christ, the light of the world or light to enlighten Read more…
Do you take notice when you wander around the Italian countryside (but also in many other parts of the Mediterranean) you often encounter long lines of walls made of stones? Maybe you had thought that they were only a way to create separation between neighbours, but now there is a Read more…
We Discoverplaces were there too at the 2019 Conference of Slow and Sustainable Tourism, organized by the XII Comunità montana (mountain community) at one of its information points, the wonderful Casa del Lago in Trivigliano on the shores of Lake Canterno with the snowy Ernici Mountains in the background. The territory Read more…
2019 was declared the Year of Slow Tourism by the Ministry of Culture, a year dedicated to “slow” and sustainable itineraries such as paths, bicycle routes and horse riding. In contrast to today’s fast life, all that is slow is born and succeeds, starting from food with Slow Food up Read more…
The Pontine Land and Ciociaria of Latina are special places for music lovers, land with renowned culinary traditions and splendid views. Visiting the province of Latina is also an opportunity to discover the charm of the historical places and the musical traditions of which lower Lazio is rich. The popular Read more…
Saltarello is life. It is a dance of life, of liberation, of challenge. Saltarello contains a world of messages, proposals, waste, gambling, outburst, union and jealousy. Saltarello is an ancient dance. They danced almost always outdoors, on the farmyards, after intense working days in the harvest, in the wheat harvest Read more…