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The Expedition Of The Thousand (Source: Exhibition Press Office)

Liguria Genoa

May 5, 1915. Myth and Propaganda in the monument to the thousand

07.05.2010 - 04.09.2010

Genoa, 7 May to 4 September – at the Museum of the Risorgimento, you can experience the ven-ture of the Thousand, thanks to art works of the time and documental evidence from historical archives.

Esther Mahlangu, Ndebele Abstract, 2010 (Source: Clp press office)

Sicily Sant'Alessio Siculo

Esther Mahlangu, The Queen of Africa

16.07.2010 - 06.09.2010

Messina (Sant’Alessio Siculo), 16 July to 6 September - On display more than a hundred paintings by the South African artist, who was chosen as testimonial for the World Football Championship.

Sunset on Po river (Source: Piacenza Turismo)

Emilia Romagna Piacenza

Po river of colours

12.06.2010 - 11.09.2010

Piacenza, 12 June to 11 September - Chromatic theme evenings on the waves of Jazz, including sailing trips, dinner and live concerts on Po river.

Vini e sapori mantovani – Poster (Source: press office)

Lombardy Mantua

Mantuan Wine and Flavour Route

09.06.2010 - 11.09.2010

Mantua, 19 June to 11 September – the town is hosting a series of events starring the flavours of this area of Lombardy

The “Passion” of Sordevolo (source: Province of Biella)

Piedmont Sordevolo

The “Passion” of Sordevolo

13.06.2010 - 19.09.2010

The theatre show representing the last hours of Christ’s life will take place in Sordevolo (Biella) during the whole summer season (June 13th – September 19th).

Basilica Palladiana a Vicenza  (www.palladio2008.info)

Veneto Vicenza

“Palladio by the hand”: guided tours in and around Vicenza

24.04.2010 - 03.10.2010

From April 24 to October 3, 2010 in Vicenza at the weekend, architectural wonders of the area can be visited to admire palaces, mansions and monuments.

‘Estate Fuori Città’ poster (source: event press office)

Emilia Romagna Parma

Estate Fuori Città… (Summer Out Of Town) is starting

28.05.2010 - 10.10.2010

Parma, 18 May to 10 October - music is the star of more than 60 shows, involving 37 Towns in the area around Parma, from the Bassa area to the mountains in the Apennine.

Toss of Ton- Thun Castle (source: www.buonconsiglio.it)

Trentino Alto Adige Ton

The Thun Castle, the medieval manor reopens to the public

19.03.2010 - 08.11.2010

On April 17th, the Thun Castle, the Ton ancient manor, in the plains of the Non Valley, reopens its doors to the public after the long restoration and the recovery of all the discovered works of art.

Lombardy Milan

La Scala theatre: “Carmen” opens the season

09.12.2009 - 18.11.2010

Milan - Great conductors Barenboim, Abbado, Boulez, Myung-Whun Chung, Dudamel and Gatti will bring prestige to the programme of the temple of opera.

La Castellina Museum entrance in Norcia (Source: www.artenorcia.net)

Umbria Norcia

An exhibition to celebrate Vespasiano’s two thousand years

03.01.2010 - 31.12.2010

Norcia celebrates the Roman emperor on the two thousandth anniversary of his birth. An event resulting from ten years of work and research.

A picture of the castle in Udine.

Friuli Venezia Giulia Udine

A one-year long fair in Udine

07.01.2010 - 31.12.2010

During the whole 2010, on the third Sunday of each month, the city hosts a rich second-hand, antiques, collecting, craft and hobby market.

Leonardo da Vinci’s tank (source: mostradileonardo.com)

Lazio Rome

Leonardo da Vinci, the genius and his inventions

30.04.2010 - 30.04.2011

In Rome from 30 April to April 2011 - in Palazzo della Cancelleria, Leonardo’s machines spring to life and appear in their full splendour

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