Il Carnevale di Venezia

[:it]“Chiunque mente, ma con addosso una maschera sarà sincero” – Oscar Wilde

27 gennaio – 13 febbraio

Il carnevale di Venezia è famoso in tutto il mondo ed è assolutamente da non perdere. La città è sempre affollata, soprattutto durante i weekend, ma nonostante tutto c’è sempre una magica atmosfera da respirare.

Cerimonia di apertura (parte 1)

Festa sull’acqua – Rio di Cannaregio.
Sabato 27 gennaio, 18.00 e 20.00
I canali di questo sestiere si trasformeranno in un teatro ricco di musica e spettacoli.

Cerimonia di apertura (parte 2)

Festa sull’acqua – Punta della Dogana.
Domenica 28 gennaio, 11.00
Questa meravigliosa sfilata di barche parte da Punta della Dogana e percorre il Canal Grande, fino ad arrivare al Rio di Cannaregio. Dopo l’attracco (alle ore 12:00 circa) si aprono gli stand che offrono numerosi dolci e prodotti tipici veneziani.

Cena di gala ufficiale e ballo 

Da sabato 3 al 14 febbraio, ore 21.00
Ca’ Vendramin Calegri
Se desideri un’esperienza di carnevale davvero sorprendente con intrattenimento, un pasto favoloso e musica questo è l’evento magico per te. Bisogna affrettarsi e prenotare on-line ma attenzione ai prezzi: sono piuttosto magici!

Piazza San Marco –Concorso delle migliori maschere

3 febbraio alle 11.00
5, 6, 7 febbraio alle 12.30 & 14.30 
8 febbraio alle 14.30 
9 & 10 febbraio alle 12.30 & 14.30 
Cerimonia di premiazione 11 febbraio alle 15.00
12 febbraio alle 12.30 e 14.30
13 febbraio alle 14.30 
Ogni giorno Piazza San Marco si trasformerà in un enorme palcoscenico dove le persone possono sfilare per la passerella nel loro miglior costume.

Festa delle Marie (processione storica)

Piazza San Marco
3 febbraio dalle 14.30, Via Garibaldi
La processione parte da San Pietro di Castello alle 14:30, percorre via Garibaldi e Riva degli Schiavoni, per arrivare in Piazza San Marco alle 16:00 circa. Seguirà la storica sfilata delle 12 più belle donne veneziane, omaggiate di doni dal Doge, nella piazza (è possibile attendere l’arrivo della processione direttamente in Piazza San Marco dove, si svolgeranno diverse attività d’intrattenimento).

carnevale‘Festa delle Marie’ Cerimonia di premiazione

Piazza San Marco
13 febbraio, alle 16.00
La Maria prescelta arriverà in barca a Piazza San Marco dove riceverà la sua corona.

Piazza San Marco – Il Volo dell’Angelo

4 febbraio, dalle 11.00
Il volo dell’angelo apre il carnevale di Venezia ogni anno ed è veramente impressionante da vedere. I festeggiamenti hanno inizio un’ora prima della rappresentazione del volo, che segna la vera apertura del Carnevale di Venezia. 

La decapitazione del toro  – Ballo in maschera

Piazza San Marco, alle 14.00
Un’interpretazione della leggenda di “Giovedì Grasso” attraverso uno spettacolo mascherato.

volo angelo‘Il Volo dell’Aquila’

Piazza San Marco
11 febbraio
I festeggiamenti hanno inizio alle 10:30, anche se il volo comincerà a mezzogiorno circa. Si tratta di un altro tradizionale e caratteristico evento del carnevale: un personaggio famoso, nei panni di un’aquila, “scende in picchiata” dalla cima del campanile fino a piazza san marco.

‘Lo Svolo del Leon’

Piazza San Marco
13th February, 5 p.m.
È la cerimonia di chiusura del carnevale: un’enorme bandiera col leone, simbolo della città, viene fatta volare su piazza san marco.

Altri Carnevali vicino a Venezia

Carnevale di Mestre 

3 & 4 febbraio, 8 – 10 febbraio alle 15.30
Piazza Ferretto
Venezia celebra il ‘Carnevale’ per le vie di Mestre, animando piazze e strade con musica e intrattenimento

Sfilata di carri a Marghera

10 febbraio alle 15.00[:en]“Every men lie but if you give them a mask they will be sincere” – Oscar Wilde

27th January – 13th February

The Venice carnival is famous world-wide and is a ‘must’ whilst staying in Ferrara. It gets very crowded especially at weekends, but don’t be put off as there is always something magic about celebrating ‘Carnevale’ in Venice.

Opening Celebration (part 1)

Festival on Water – Rio di Cannaregio
Saturday 27th January, 6 p.m. and again at 8 p.m.
The canals of this area of Venice (Rio di Cannaregio) will come alive with music and theatre.

Opening Celebration (Part 2)

Festival on Water – Punta della Dogana
Sunday 28th January, 11 a.m.
Watch this spectacular boat parade which starts from Punta della Dogana and travels along the Canal Grande all the way to Rio di Cannaregio. When the boats arrive (around 12pm) food stands will open, offering typical sweets and other Venetian delicacies.

Official Dinner and Ball

Saturday 3rd – 14th February, 9 p.m.
Ca’ Vendramin Calegri
If you would like a truly amazing carnival experience with entertainment, a fabulous meal, music and everything organized for you, this is the magical event for you. You need to hurry though, and book on-line. Watch out for the prices – they are rather magical too! 

Piazza San Marco – Best Mask Competition

3rd February at 11 a.m.
5th, 6th, 7th February at 12.30 p.m. & 2.30 p.m.
8th February at 2.30 p.m.
9th & 10th February at 12.30 p.m. & 2.30 p.m.
Award Ceremony on 11th February at 3 p.m.
12th February at 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
13th February at 2.30 p.m.
Each day Piazza San Marco will transform into an enormous stage where people can parade up and down the catwalk in their best costume and mask.

Festa delle Marie (A historical Procession)

Piazza San Marco
3rd February at 2.30 p.m. onwards, Via Garibaldi
The procession leaves San Piero di Castello at 2.30 p.m. and arrives in Piazza San Marco at around 4 pm. 
A historical street parade of the 12 most beautiful Venetian ladies, who are presented with gifts from the Doge of Venice in the main Piazza. The ‘Corteo della Festa delle Marie’ arrives in Piazza San Marco at 4pm and there are lots of entertainments which go on in Piazza San Marco whilst awaiting their arrival.

carnevale‘Festa delle Marie’ Award Ceremony

Piazza San Marco
13th February, at 4 p.m.
The chosen Maria will arrive by boat in Piazza San Marco where she will receive her crown.

Piazza San Marco – Il Volo dell’Angelo

4th February, from 11 a.m. onwards
‘The Flight of the Angel’ opens the carnival of Venice each year and is an impressive sight to watch. There will be lots of entertainment in the Piazza whilst waiting for the angel to fly down from the bell tower at around midday.

Beheading of the Bull – Ballad of the Masks

Piazza San Marco, at 2 p.m.
An interpretation of the legend of ‘Giovedì Grasso’ through a masked show.

volo angelo‘Il Volo dell’Aquila’

Piazza San Marco
11th February
Celebrations start at 10.30 although the actual flight will be around Midday
Another traditional event which symbolizes the Carnival of Venice is the ‘Flight of the Eagle’ – a celebrity bravely “flies” from the top of San Marco’s bell tower to San Marco’s square, dressed as an eagle.

‘Lo Svolo del Leon’

Piazza San Marco
13th February, 5 p.m.
An enormous flag with the symbol of the city flies over the piazza to close the Carnival of Venice officially.

Other Carnivals near Venice

Mestre Carnivale Street Show

3rd & 4th February, 8th – 10th February at 3.30 p.m.
Piazza Ferretto
Venice will be celebrating ‘Carnevale’ through the streets of Mestre, animating piazzas and streets with music and entertainment

Marghera Carnival Float Parade

10th February, at 3 p.m.[:]

Il Carnevale a Ferrara

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Carnevale degli Este – Lucrezia Borgia

Introduzione sabato 23 e domenica 24 febbraio
Principali eventi di sabato 2 e domenica 3 marzo
Il Carnevale di quest’anno è dedicato a Lucrezia Borgia una delle duchesse più  importanti di Ferrara. Il tema di quest’anno è il mondo naturale: piante, alberi, fiori e frutti.

Programma

Sabato 23 febbraio

  • Gite in barca attorno al fossato del Castello
    dalle 10:00 alle 13:00 & dalle 14.00 alle 17:00
  • Museo Archeologico
    ore 15:00
    Esposizione, spettacolo teatrale e visita guidata del museo.
    Costo: solo ingresso al museo
  • Casa Romei
    via Savonarola, 30
    ore 16:00 – Concerto di tromba barocca
    ore 17:00 spettacolo teatrale “Lo Sguardo di Lucrezia”, tour della casa e aperitivo ispirato al Rinascimento.
    Per prenotazioni: 339 3200895
    Costo: solo ingresso al museo
  • Carnevale dei bambini al Castello
    ore 16:00 Carnevale al Castello per bambini tra i 5 e gli 11 anni. Visita del Castello per scoprire chi fu Lucrezia Borgia, seguito da un laboratorio per la creazione di maschere rinascimentali. 
    Prenotazioni: 0532 299233 email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it

Domenica 24 febbraio

  • Gite in barca attorno al fossato del Castello – dalle 10.00 alle 13.00 e dalle 14.00 alle 17.00
    Carnevale a Casa Romei
    Via Savonarola, 30
    ore 10:30 un tour della casa con due brevi spettacoli teatrali: “La vergella è simile alla rosa” e “Una singolare festa carnevale”.
    Costo: solo ingresso al museo
  • Museo archeologico
    Alle ore 10:30 e alle ore 15:00
    Esposizione, spettacolo teatrale e visita guidata del museo.

Sabato 2 marzo

  • Mercato Rinascimentale
    Piazza Trento Trieste
    Dalle 10:00 alle 19:30
  • Gite in barca attorno al fossato del Castello
    dalle 10:00 alle 13:00 e dalle 14:00 alle 17:00
  • Pranzo di Carnevale a Borgo San Giovanni
    Via del Melo, 105
    Uno speciale pranzo rinascimentale basato sulla cucina tradizionale ferrarese, seguito da danze, musica, letture e rievocazioni. Per prenotazioni: 342 1612801
  • ‘Raccontare Ferrara’ 
    ore 15:00 visita guidata alla città. Per informazioni www.visitferrara.eu o 0532 783944
  • Lucrezia Borgia
    ore 15:30, partendo dal cortile del Castello, un tour per scoprire di più su Lucrezia Borgia.
  • Museo di storia Naturale 
    ore 15:30, scopri di più sulle piante e fiori che decoravano i giardini e i palazzi durante il periodo rinascimentale. A seguire un laboratorio di Carnevale per creare una maschera floreale. Adatto a bambini dai 5 anni.
    Informazioni e preonotazioni: 0532 203381
    Durata: 1h 30
  • ‘Carnevale in Castello’ – Carnevale dei bambini al Castello
    ore 16:00 Carnevale al Castello per bambini tra i 5 e gli 11 anni. Visita del Castello per scoprire chi fu Lucrezia Borgia, seguito da un laboratorio per la creazione di maschere rinascimentali. Prenotazioni: 0532 299233 email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it
  • ‘Il Castello di Lucrezia’ 
    ore 16:00 visita guidata al Castello dedicata a Lucrezia Borgia, a seguire un aperitivo nel caffè del Castello.
    Prenotazioni: 0532 299233 email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it

  • Piazza Trento Trieste – ‘Il Serraglio
    ore 16:00 Intrattenimento di strada con giochi rinascimentali e duelli.
    ore 16.30 sfilata per le strade del centro città.
    Le campane della cattedrale segneranno l’arrivo di Lucrezia Borgia e della corte in Piazza Municipale.
  • Piazza Municipale
    ore 17:00 ‘La Grande giostra in onore della Duchessa’ – i cavalieri competono per vincere il premio della Duchessa.
    ore 17:15 ‘Una Mascherata mitologica’ spettacolo teatrale
  • Casa Romei
    Via Savonarola, 30
    ore 18:00 concerto rinascimentale ‘Bizzarrie di Carnevale’
    Si paga il biglietto di entrata al museo
  • Cena di Carnevale al Rione San Benedetto ‘Alla Tavola di Sigismondo’
    Corso Biagio Rossetti, 5
    ore 20:30 cena con i piatti tradizionali del periodo rinascimentale
    Prenotazioni: 348 5160626
  • Cena di Carnevale al Borgo San Giovanni
    Via del Melo, 105
    ore 20:30 a special Una speciale cena rinascimentale basata sulla cucina tradizionale ferrarese, seguito da danze, musica, letture e rievocazioni. Per prenotazioni: 342 1612801
  • Sala Estense: ‘Asinaria’ spettacolo teatrale
    Piazza Municipale, 21.00. Entrata libera

Domenica 3 marzo

  • Mercato rinascimentale
    Piazza Trento Trieste
    dalle 10.00 alle 19.30
  • Gite in barca attorno al fossato del Castello
    dalle 10:00 alle 13:00 e dalle 14:00 alle 17:00
  • Museo archeologico
    ore 10:30 conferenza: ‘Lucrezia, Divina epifania classica’ e visita guidata al museo. Entrata libera
  • Casa Romei
    ore 11:00 conferenza sulle piante medicinali, i botanici e i dottori nella Ferrara del Rinascimento, a seguire un assaggio di vini. Entrata libera
  • Lucrezia Borgia
    ore 11:00 visita guidata per scoprire di più riguardo Lucrezia Borgia, partenza dal cortile del Castello
  • ‘Il Castello di Lucrezia’ 
    ore 11:30 visita guidata al Castello dedicata a Lucrezia Borgia, seguita da un aperitivo nella caffetteria del Castello. Si prega di prenotare: 0532 299233 email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it
  • Pranzo di Carnevale a Borgo San Giovanni
    Via del Melo, 105
    Uno speciale pranzo rinascimentale basato sulla cucina tradizionale ferrarese, seguito da danze, musica, letture e rievocazioni. Per prenotazioni: 342 1612801
  • Museo archeologico – ‘Io a Carnevale mi trasformo in…”
    ore 15:30 un tour per bambini del museo e laboratorio artigianale.
    Evento gratuito.
  • Rievocazioni di duelli
    ore 15:30, Piazza Trento Trieste e Martiri della Libertà.
  • Palazzina Marfisa : I segreti di Lucrezia
    ore 16:00 laboratorio e visita in costume. Per bambini dai 5 ai 12 anni accompagnati da un adulto.
    Informazioni : 328 4909350 o ferrara@associazioneartena.it
  • Piazza Castello
    ore 16:00 Lucrezia Borgia e la corte sfileranno e porteranno il Carnevale in Piazza Municipale
  • Piazza Municipale
    ore 16:45 Spettacolo per la fine del Carnevale

Altri Carnevali

Carnevale di Comacchio

Parata di Carnevale in barca

24 febbraio e 3 marzo

La parata in barca parte dai “Trepponti” alle 2 del pomeriggio. e viaggia intorno ai canali della città. Ci saranno artisti di strada, musica, balli e ogni sorta di attività di carnevale attorno al centro storico della città, così come dolci e dolci del Carnevale.
In caso di maltempo il Carnevale sarà posticipato alla domenica successiva. 

Carnevale di Cento

10, 17, 24 febbraio e 3 – 10 marzo
14.00-16.30

Questo è uno dei più importanti Carnevali in Italia e in Europa. I suoi impressionanti carri allegorici si muovono lentamente lungo le strade principali della città e premi e caramelle vengono lanciati alla folla sottostante. Con musica e balli, costumi colorati e fantasiosi. L’ultima domenica del Carnevale il carro vincente è annunciato nella piazza principale e c’è uno spettacolo pirotecnico per portare a termine le celebrazioni.
I biglietti per questo evento costano 15 euro a persona. I bambini sottoi 120 cm  entrano gratis. Si possono acquistare i biglietti on-line o direttamente ai vari ingressi del Carnevale.

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Carnevale degli Este – Lucrezia Borgia

Introduction on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th February
Main events on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd March
This year’s Carnival is dedicated to Lucrezia Borgia one of the most intriguing and important duchesses of Ferrara. The theme for this year is the natural world: plants, trees, flowers and fruits.

Programme

Saturday 23rd February

  • Boat trips around the Castle’s moat
    From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Archeology Museum
    At 3 p.m.
    Exhibition, theatrical performance and guided tour of the museum.
    Cost: museum entrance only
  • Casa Romei (via Savonarola)
    At 4 p.m. – Baroque trumpet concert
    At 5 – 5.30 p.m. – ‘Lo Sguardo di Lucrezia’ theatrical performance followed
    by a tour of the house and a Renaissance – inspired aperitif.
    Please Book: 339 3200895
    Cost: museum entrance only
  • Children’s Carnival Time at the Castle
    At 4 p.m. Carnival at the Castle for children aged between 5 and 11. A tour of the Castle to discover who Lucrezia Borgia was, followed by a workshop to create Renaissance masks. Please book: 0532 299233 email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it

Sunday 24th February

  • Boat trips around the Castle’s moat.
    From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Carnival Time at Casa Romei
    Via Savanarola, 30
    At 10.30 a.m. a tour of the house with two short theatrical performances: ‘La Verginella è simile alla Rosa’ and ‘Una singolare festa Carnevale’.
    Cost: Museum entrance only
  • Archeology Museum
    At 10.30 a.m. & 3 p.m.
    Exhibition, theatrical performance and guided tour of the museum.

Saturday 2nd March

  • Renaissance Market
    Piazza Trento Trieste
    From 10 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
  • Boat Trips around the Castle’s Moat
    From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • A Carnival Lunch in Borgo San Giovanni
    Via del Melo, 105
    A special Renaissance lunch based on traditional Ferrarese cuisine, followed by dancing, music, readings, flame throwers and re-enactments.
    For further information or to book telephone: 342 1612801
    Mini-bus service available for transport to and from the event.
  • ‘Raccontare Ferrara’ – Learning about Ferrara
    At 3 p.m. a guided tour of this Renaissance city.
    For information about the tour contact: www.visitferrara.eu or telephone: 0532 783944
    Please book: 333 1581942
    Meeting place, 15 minutes before the start of the tour, in Piazza Savonarola.
  • Lucrezia Borgia
    At 3.30 p.m. – Leaving from the Castle’s courtyard
    A guided tour to find out more about Lucrezia Borgia.
  • Natural History Museum: ‘Carnevale in Fiore’
    At 3.30 p.m. discover more about plants and flowers which would have decorated the gardens and palaces during the Renaissance period. This will be followed by a Carnival workshop to create a floral mask. Suitable for children aged 5 and above.
    For further information, costs and to book contact: 0532 203381
    Duration: 1h 30
  • Children’s Carnival Time at the Castle – ‘Carnevale in Castello’
    At 4 p.m. Carnival at the Castle for children aged between 5 and 11. A tour of the Castle to discover who Lucrezia Borgia was, followed by a workshop to create Renaissance masks.
    Please book: 0532 299233 email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it
  • ‘Il Castello di Lucrezia’ – Lucrezia’s Castle
    At 4 p.m. a guided tour of the Castle dedicated to Lucrezia Borgia, followed by an aperitif in the Castle’s café.
    Please book: 0532 299233 email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it

  • Piazza Trento Trieste – ‘Il Serraglio
    At 4 p.m. Renaissance street entertainment with games, dueling and fencing.
    At 4.30 p.m. parades around the streets of the city centre.
    The bells of the cathedral will mark the arrival of Lucrezia Borgia and the court parade at 4.45 p.m. in Piazza Municipale
  • Piazza Municipale
    5 p.m. ‘La Grande giostre in onore della Duchessa’ – knights compete to win the Duchess’s prize.
    5.15 p.m. ‘Una Mascherata mitologica’ theatrical performance
  • Casa Romei
    Via Savonarola, 30
    At 6 p.m. Renaissance concert – ‘Bizzarrie di Carnevale’
    Admission: Museum entrance ticket only
  • Carnival Dinner at Rione San Benedetto ‘Alla Tavola di Sigismondo’
    Corso Biagio Rossetti, 5
    At 8.30 p.m. a special dinner with traditional dishes from the Renaissance period.
    Please book: 348 5160626
  • Carnival Dinner in Borgo San Giovanni
    Via del Melo, 105
    At 8.30 p.m. a special Renaissance dinner based on traditional Ferrarese cuisine, followed by dancing, music, poetry, flame throwers and re-enactments.
    For further information or to book telephone: 342 1612801
    Mini-bus service available for transport to and from the event.
  • Sala Estense: ‘Asinaria’ theatrical performance (comedy)
    Piazza Municipale, at 9 p.m.
    Admission: Free. Donations welcomed

Sunday 3rd March

  • Renaissance Market
    Piazza Trento Trieste
    10 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
  • Boat Trips around the Castle’s Moat
    From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Archeology Museum
    At 10.30 a.m. a conference about Lucrezia: ‘Lucrezia, Divina epifania classica’ and a guided tour of the museum.
    Admission: Free
  • Casa Romei
    At 11 a.m. a conference about medicinal plants, botanists and doctors in Ferrara during the Renaissance time. This will be followed by wine tasting.
    Admission: Free
  • Lucrezia Borgia
    At 11 a.m. – Leaving from the Castle’s courtyard
    A guided tour to find out more about Lucrezia Borgia.
  • ‘Il Castelllo di Lucrezia’ – Lucrezia’s Castle
    At 11.30 a.m. a guided tour of the Castle dedicated to Lucrezia Borgia, followed by an aperitif in the Castle’s café.
    Please book: 0532 299233 email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it+
  • Carnival Lunch in Borgo San Giovanni
    Via del Melo, 105
    At 12.30 a special Renaissance lunch based on traditional Ferrarese cuisine, followed by dancing, music, poetry, flame throwers and re-enactments.
    For further information or to book, telephone: 342 1612801
    Mini-bus service available for transport to and from the event.
  • Archeology Museum – ‘Io a Carnevale mi trasformo in…”
    At 3.30 p.m. a children’s tour of the museum and craft workshop.
    Free event.
  • Dueling Re-enactments
    At 3.30 p.m. in Piazza Trento Trieste and Martiri della Libertà.
  • Palazzina Marfisa : Lucrezia’s Secrets
    At 4 p.m. a workshop and guided tour in costume. Suitable for children aged between 5 and 12, accompanied by an adult.
    For further information about costs and to book telephone: 328 4909350 or email ferrara@associazioneartena.it
  • Piazza Castello
    At 4 p.m. Lucrezia Borgia and her court will parade the streets and bring the Carnival to a close in Piazza Municiaple.
  • Piazza Municipale
    At 4.45 p.m. Ferrara’s Carnival ends with an exciting show in Piazza municipal.

Other Carnivals

Comacchio’s Carnival

Carnival Boat Parade
24th February & 3rd March
The boat parade starts from the “Trepponti” bridges at 2 p.m. and travels around the canals of the town. There will be street performers, music, dancing and all sorts of carnival activities around the historical city centre, as well as, Carnival cakes and sweets.
In case of bad weather the Carnival will be postponed to the following Sunday. This is the general rule for all Carnivals

Cento’s Carnival

10th, 17th, 24th February & 3rd – 10th March
2 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
This is an exciting Carnival and one of the most important in Italy and in Europe. Its impressive floats move slowly around the main streets of city and prizes and sweets are thrown to the crowds below. There is music and dancing, colourful and imaginative costumes and displays. On the last Sunday of the Carnival the winning float is announced in the main piazza and there is a spectacular firework display to bring celebrations to an end.
You need tickets for this event which cost 15 euro per person. Children under 1m20 enter for free. These can be bought in advance on-line or directly at the various entrances to the Carnival.

 

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Mercatini di Natale

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Christmas Markets

2019 – 2020


Trento

Mercatino di trento

23rd November 2019 – 6th January 2020

Piazza Fiera & Piazza Cesare Battisti

Sundays to Thursdays 10 a.m. – 7.30 p.m./ Fridays to Saturdays 10 a.m. – 8.30 p.m. / On Saturday 14th & Saturday 4th January 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. / Closed on 25th December/ Open on 26th December & 1st January 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Trento is a big city and it hosts one of the largest Christmas markets in Italy, with over sixty traditional wooden huts. It often has an ordinary market and second-hand market on at the weekends too, which can be great fun. Get your walking shoes on!

By car: 2 hours 20 minutes / By Train: 3 hours approx. (30-35 euros)


Bolzano

28th November 2019 – 6th January 2020

Piazza Walther

Opening Day on 28th November at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. / Every day 10 a.m. – 7p.m.

24th December 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. / Closed on 25th December / 31st December 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / 1st January Midday – 7 p.m.

Parking is difficult (but not impossible) in the centre of Bolzano as there are a lot of one- way systems. The tourist board recommends that you leave your car in one of the larger car parks outside Bolzano and take one of the buses provided, which run every 15 minutes into the town centre. The Christmas market in the square is beautiful and will undoubtedly make you feel very festive, especially with a little help from some Christmas wine!

By car: 3 hours. Exit from the motorway at “Bolzano Sud Fair” / By train: 4 hours approx. Ferrara – Bologna – Bolzano 35-40 euros (Piazza Walther is only 5 minutes on foot from the train station)


Merano

29th November 2019 – 6th January 2020

Opening Day on 29th November at 5 p.m. / Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. / 24th December the market closes at 4.30 p.m. / Closed on 25th December / 31st December 10 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. / 1st January 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. / 6th January 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Merano has a very pretty Christmas market along the river and it is a very beautiful town with mountains all around it. What a shame it can only be reached by car. It takes a good 3 and a half hours to get there but if you are already in Bolzano it is worth visiting Merano too.


Verona 

15th November 2019 – 26th December 2019

German Christmas Market

Piazza dei Signori/Dante, Cortile Mercato Vecchio & Piazza del Tribunale, Piazza San Zeno, Piazza Indipendenza.

Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 9.30 p.m. / Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. / 24th December 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / 25th December 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. / 26th December 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

If you do not want to travel as far as Bolzano, Verona offers a lovely Christmas experience for all the family. It hosts an enormous German market in Piazza dei Signori (also known as Piazza Dante, in the heart of the shopping streets) and in the tiny squares nearby. This is not to be confused with Piazza Bra, the main square with the Arena, which often hosts  an ordinary market in the run up to Christmas. Buy a map when you arrive or follow signs to the Christmas market.

Nativity exhibition in the Arena of Verona

16th November 2019  – 19th January 2020

9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Piazza Bra

In the main square (Piazza Bra) you can admire the enormous, white, iron star shooting over the Arena and visit an amazing exhibition of over 400 nativity scenes held in the Arena itself. Tickets cost 7 euros for adults, 6 euros for children and are free for children under the age of 6. For those who are not particularly interested in nativity scenes it is still worth going in, as the Arena is amazing!

Train Station: Verona Porta Nuova / By Car: Rovigo then take the ring road (‘Tangenziale’) to Verona

Santa Lucia, Verona 10th – 13th December

In Verona, in the past, the children used to celebrate the arrival of Saint Lucia (not Father Christmas), who would arrive on the night between the 12th and 13th December and leave sweets for the children and a piece of black coal to anyone who had been naughty! Today in Verona, children enjoy a special market in Piazza Bra with gifts, sweets and other traditional food.

mercato bussolegnoFlover Christmas Village, Bussolengo (near Verona)

2nd November 2019 – 6th January 2020

Via Pastrengo, 14,   37012 Busslegno

Open every day from 9 a.m. – 7.30 p.m. / Closed on 25th December & 1st January

This is an enormous indoor Christmas village. It is similar to an English garden centre with magical winter displays and decorations to buy. In this village there are also craft workshops for children, ice-skating, and shows. Father Christmas can be found in his grotto each weekend and it is even possible to have dinner with him if you book. Visit the website where you can see the events and download a map of the village: www.ilvillaggiodinatale.it

There is a small admission fee to pay of 2 euros at weekends during the Christmas period, but in the week admission is free. If you buy the weekend tickets on-line you can jump the queue.


Ferrara’s Christmas Village

16th November 2019 – 6th January 2020

Piazza Trento Trieste  10 a.m.

Ferrara’s own Christmas market will arrive in Piazza Trento Trieste. It sells gifts such as books, local crafts, food and knick-knacks.

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[:es]Christmas_tree_baubleTrento 21st November – 6 th January 2016
Piazza Fiera
Sun –Thurs. 10 am – 7.30 pm
Fri/Sat. 10 am – 8.30 pm
Trento is a big city and it hosts one of the largest Christmas markets with over seventy traditional wooden huts including food and wine tasting stalls. It often has an ordinary market and a second hand market on at weekends too, which can be great fun. Get your walking shoes on!
By car: 2hours 20 minutes
By Train: 3 hours aprox. (30-35 euros) The station is within walking distance of Trento’s town centre.

Bolzano 26th November – 6th January 2016
Piazza Walther
Monday – Friday 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday – 9 am – 8 pm, Sunday 9 am – 7 pm
Parking is difficult (but not impossible) in the centre of Bolzano at there are a lot of one way systems. The tourist board recommends that you leave your car in one of the larger car parks outside Bolzano and you take one of the provided buses which run every 15 minutes into the town centre. (Exit from the motorway at “Bolzano
Sud Fair”) The actual Christmas market in the square is beautiful and will undoubtedly make you feel very festive, especially with a little help from some Christmas wine!
By car: 3 hours
By train: 4 hours aprox. – Ferrara – Bologna – Bolzano 35-40 euros (Piazza
Walther is only 5 minutes on foot from the train station)
palline-albero-nataleMerano 27th November – 6 th January 2016
The market is set up along the river No particular times are given on the website
Merano has a very pretty Christmas market along the river and is a very beautiful
town with mountains all around it. What a shame it can only be reached by car. It
takes a good 3 and a half hours to get there.
Verona 20th November – 27th December 2015
German Christmas Market
Piazza dei Signori/Dante (this is not the same as the Piazza with the Arena)
If you don’t want to travel as far as Bolzano, Verona offers a lovely Christmas
experience for all the family. It hosts an enormous German market in Piazza dei
Signori (also known as Piazza Dante near Romeo and Juliet’s houses). It really is
worth a visit!
Sunday – Thursday 10am – 9.30pm
Friday/Saturday 10am – 11pm
The market closes at 5pm on 24th December, and at 3pm on 25th December
Nativity exhibition in the Arena of Verona
28th November – 24th January 2016
Piazza Bra, 9am – 8pm
In the main square (Piazza Bra) you can admire the enormous white, iron star
shooting over the Arena and visit an amazing exhibition of over 400 nativity
scenes held in the Arena itself. It costs 7 euros to visit the nativity scenes but
there are also reduced prices. For those who are not particularly interested in
Nativity scenes it is still worth going in as the Arena is amazing!
Santa Lucia, Verona – 10th – 13th December
Piazza Bra, 9.30 – 11pm, 13th December 9.30 – 8 pm
In Verona, in the past, the children used to celebrate the arrival of Saint Lucia (not
Father Christmas), who would arrive on the night between the 12th and 13th
December and leave sweets for the children and a piece of black coal to anyone
who had been naughty! Today in Verona, children enjoy a special market in Piazza
Bra with gifts, sweets and other traditional food.
Ferrara 21st November – 10th January 2016
Piazza Trento Trieste
Ferrara’s own Christmas market has arrived. It sells gifts such as books, local crafts,
food and knick-knacks. There are lot of other Christmas events going on in Ferrara
over the next few weeks. Have a look in our “Events in Ferrara December” on our
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Idee per gite primaverili o autunnali

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Parco Sigurtà Giardino (Verona)

Via Cavour, 1, Valeggio sul Mincio (Verona).
Aperto dall’8 marzo all’11 novembre, dalle 9 alle 19 (ultima entrata al parco alle 18) . In marzo, ottobre e novembre l’orario è dalle 9 alle 18 con ultima entrata alle 17.
Entrata: bambini 0-4 anni e over 65 gratis, 5-14 anni € 6.50, adulti € 12.50

Si tratta di un bellissimo giardino, con fiori meravigliosi. Igiardini di tulipani e narcisi sono bellissimi. Si può visitare a piedi, in bicicletta o con un piccolo treno. C’è un piccolo negozio, un bar e zone picnic con alcune regole da seguire (è più un giardino che un parco, quindi è proibito giocare calcio, prendere il sole in costume ecc.).

Tulipanomania

Il periodo migliore per visitare il parco è durante marzo e aprile con i tulipani in piena fioritura.


Parco Faunistico Valcorba (Padova)

Via Val Corba, 18, Stroppare di Pozzonovo, Padova. (Uscita autostrada Rovigo Nord.  E’ 40/50 minuti da Ferrara)
Marzo solo nel weekend 9.30-17.30 (prima apertura il 5 marzo)
Aprile – Settembre: aperto ogni giorno 9.30 – 18.30
Ottobre: solo nel weekend 9.30 – 17.30
Entrata: 4-7 anni € 8, adulti € 12.50

Partecipa attivamente in molti progetti per la protezione delle specie in pericolo e reintrodurre gli animali di nuovo nel loro habitat naturale. Ci sono un’area picnic, servizi igienici e un parcheggio gratuito.


Valli di Argenta

Autostrada A13 direzione Bo-PD, uscita Ferrara Sud e seguire verso Ravenna (circa 30 minuti da Ferrara)

Oasi di Campotto

Prezzo pieno 3 euro, noleggio bici 5 euro.
Visite guidate (2 ore) a piedi o in bicicletta (2 ore e mezza)
L’area dell’oasi protetta si estende su 1600 ettari e offre una varietà di habitat naturali da esplorare includendo paludi e boschi. È la casa di molte specie di uccelli e piante e una vera oasi per gli amanti della natura. Per visitare l’Oasi di Campotto si consiglia di andare con una guida a piedi o in bicicletta: tuttavia, è possibile anche andare a piedi o in bicicletta lungo l’argine di Campotto-Bassarone dalla Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Giorgio fino al Museo della Bonifica senza una guida. Informazioni: info@vallidiargenta.org

Valle Santa (parte delle Valli d’Argenta)

Si può visitare senza guida tutto l’anno. Sono presenti postazioni di birdwatching per poter vedere gli animali locali. Da marzo ad aprile tutti i giovedì, sabato, domenica e giorni festivi è possibile fare un tour circolare a piedi o in bici (9 chilometri). 

Museo delle Valli

Martedi-domenica dalle 9.30 alle 13.00 e dalle 15.30 alle 18.00
Biglietto 2/ 3 euro
Costruito in un ex fienile che veniva usato per conservare il riso coltivato nelle aree locali, il Museo delle Valli raccoglie testimonianze sull’oasi naturalistica di Campotto e ciò che è possibile vedere durante la visita alle valli. Si tratta di una bella introduzione vostra visita.

Museo della Bonifica

Via Saiarino (tra Argenta e Campotto)
Da martedi alla domenica, solo visite guidate alle 9 e alle 11
Si tratta di un museo “vivo” dove è possibile vedere i metodi usati nel corso del tempo per la bonifica.


Fiera di San Giorgio 

San Giorgio, Zona Montagnone, Viale Alfonso I ‘D’Este Ferrara
Fine Marzo – inizio maggio (ulteriori informazioni in arrivo)
San Giorgio è il patrono di Ferrara e si festeggia con un grande luna park. Il 23, 24 e 25 vi è un mercato che corre lungo Viale Alfonso d’Este fino al punto di partenza di San Giorgio, vicino al luna park. San Giorgio è il 23 aprile ma la fiera normalmente comincia prima.


Nuova Terraviva

Via dell’Erbe, 29 Ferrara.
“Terra Viva” è stata divisa ora in due organizzazioni separate. Sono due associazioni che gestiscono uno dei pochi, preziosi, spazi verdi presenti in città. Terraviva promuove l’agricoltura biodinamica e offre uno spazio immaginativo ed ecologico per bambini e adulti. È possibile visitare gli orti, una piccola area animali, case sugli alberi, giardini segreti e gallerie da esplorare. L’associazione offre diversi corsi: arte e artigianato, apicoltura e molto altro ancora. Organizza campi estivi, concerti e feste di compleanno. Ci sono anche una piccola caffetteria e negozio di prodotti biologici coltivati nel proprio orto. 


La Strozza” Agriturismo

Via Stozza, 10 44123 Francolino
Telefono: 0532 724664; email: info@agriturismolastrozza.it
Questo agriturismo è a soli dieci minuti di distanza dalla scuola, ma si trova nella bellissima campagna che circonda Francolino. Si può arrivare in bicicletta seguendo il percorso ciclabile da Ferrara attraverso Malborghetto e Francolino, vicino al fiume Po. È possibile prenotare il pranzo o semplicemente visitare la fattoria, che ospita numerosi animali. Le visite sono possibili il martedì e il giovedì dalle 16:00 alle 18:00, sabato e domenica dalle 10:00-12:00 e dalle 15:00-18:00. È importante contattare in anticipo Marcella e Riccardo, i proprietari, se si desidera visitare l’azienda. L’ingresso e la visita guidata della fattoria costa 6 euro, 4 senza guida ma la visita è gratuita per chi prenota il pranzo. C’è una bella area giochi ombreggiata per i bambini e un piccolo negozio che vende frutta e verdura di produzione propria aperto dal martedì al sabato 9.30 – 12.30 (martedì, giovedì e sabato aperto anche il pomeriggio dalle 15.30 alle 18:30). Da aprile a ottobre è aperto anche la domenica dalle 15:00 alle 18:00.


Garzoni garden

Parco Pinocchio, Giardini Garzoni e Casa delle Farfalle

1 – 25 marzo: 9.00 – 18.30
26 marzo – 23 settembre: 9.00 – 20.00
24 settembre – 28 ottobre: 9.00 – 19.00
29 ottobre – 4 novembre: 9.00 – 17.30
Via San Gennaro, 6, Collodi, Pescia, PT

Collodi è una bellissima cittadina con un parco dedicato a Pinocchio, dei bellissimi e storici Giardini, e una Casa delle Farfalle. Camminate in questo parco da favola e scoprite i diversi settori dedicati a ciascuno dei personaggi della storia oppure visitate i Giardini Garzoni o la Casa delle Farfalle: tutti e tre sono aperti da marzo a novembre dalle 8.30 fino al tramonto.


Parco Natura Viva – Fauna and Safari Park (Verona)

Tigre SiberianaStrada Provinciale 27a, 9 – 37010 Pastrengo, Verona
Dal 4 marzo aperto tutti i giorni dalle 9.00 alle 17.00 (gli orari possono variare a seconda del tempo)

Prezzi: 0-5 anni gratis, 6-12 anni € 17, adulti 13-34 € 22, over 65 € 20 

Troverete tante cose da visitare che la giornata sarà piena! Si può fare un safari in macchina e poi visitare il parco faunistico a piedi e vedere una gran varietà di animali e i loro habitat. Lo zoo è coinvolto in diversi progetti di conservazione e di allevamento.


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Casa Delle Farfalle

Via degli Scavi 21 Bis, 35036 Montegrotto Terme, Padova (circa 45 minuti da Ferrara)
Marzo – maggio: aperto tutti i giorni
Giugno – luglio: aperto da mercoledì a domenica
Agosto: aperto da martedì a domenica
Settembre – 12 novembre: aperto da mercoledì a domenica
Chiuso da novembre a febbraio
Orari: 10.00 – 17.00 in primavera e in autunno, 18.00 in estate
Biglietti
Adulti: 9 euro; 4-12 anni e over 65: 7 euro, 0-3 anni gratis (ci sono dei biglietti famiglia)

Si tratta di una piccola ma bella Casa delle Farfalle con anche rettili tropicali e insetti che si osservano in una speciale serra riscaldata. C’è anche un bosco delle fate per i bambini, con troll elfi e folletti nascosti. Intorno alla Casa delle Farfalle c’è un giardino ben curato con panche per fare pic-nic (non c’è un bar o un ristorante, anche se ci sono pizzerie e ristoranti nelle vicinanze). C’è anche un negozio che vende oggetti, libri e giocattoli. Se si acquistano i biglietti on-line è possibile ottenere uno sconto. È possibile prenotare una guida, che sono molto cordiali e competenti. Durante le vacanze ci sono spesso laboratori interattivi per i bambini.

Esapolis, Museo vivente degli insetti

Via dei Colli 28, 35143 Padova (vicino la Casa delle Farfalle)
Da aprile al giugno e da agosto a settembre
Orari mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì: 10.00-12.00 – 14.30-18.00
Orari sabato, domenica e festivi: 10.00-18.00
Chiuso lunedì e martedì
Sabato, domenica e festivi aperto dalle 10 alle 18

Luglio e da ottobre a marzo
Aperto sabato, domenica e festivi: 10.00 alle 18.00

Circa 50 minuti da Ferrara. La biglietteria chiude un’ora prima dell’ora di chiusura.
Questo è il primo e il più grande museo in Italia di insetti viventi. Si tratta di un’ottima opportunità per i bambini per scoprire il mondo degli insetti e incoraggiarli a prendersi cura e proteggere il mondo naturale. Avvicinatevi (se avete il coraggio!) a scarafaggi giganti, insetti stecco, mantidi, coleotteri e ragni


Idee per tour in bicicletta

Sul sito di www.ferraraterraeacqua.it  potete trovare diversi itinerare da fare in bicicletta per Ferrara e provincia.

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Parco Sigurtà Giardino (Verona)

Via Cavour, 1, Valeggio sul Mincio (Verona)

Opening on 7th March 2020 – 8th November 2020
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (6 p.m. last entrance into the park)
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in March, October and November (5 p.m. last entrance)

About 1 hour, 45 minutes by car from Ferrara

This is a beautiful garden which opens from March until November. It is truly at its best during the spring months when the tulips and daffodil displays are amazing. You can visit the park on foot, hire bikes, go on a tiny train or hire a golf cart. There is a shop and snack bars around the park with seating areas. (There are some simple rules to follow too such as: no footballs, no sunbathing, no pets and no swimming costumes – it’s a garden rather than a park)

Admission:

Children aged 0-4 = free

 Children aged 5-14 = € 7. 50

Adults =  € 14.50

Over 65s=  € 10,50


Il Parco Faunistico Valcorba (Padova)

Via Val Corba, 18, Stroppare di Pozzonovo, Padova
March & October – weekends only 9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. (Contact the park to check it is open during these months: 0429 773055

Saturday 5th October – the park will close at 4 p.m.

April – September open every day, 9.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
N.B. Last admission to the park is an hour and a half before closing time.

This is an ever-growing zoological garden which participates actively in a lot of worldwide projects for protecting endangered species, breeding and reintroducing animals back into their natural habitat. There are no bars or restaurants inside the park however, there are lots of picnic table areas and they allow you to bring your own food. There are drinks machines, toilets, a children’s play area and a free car park.

Admission:

Children aged 0-2 = free

Children aged 3 –10 = € 9

Adults = € 14,50 (PLEASE PAY BY CASH, cards are not accepted)

(Motorway Exit Rovigo North to Stanghella. Turn right at the traffic lights in the village’s centre – It’s only 40/50 minutes from Ferrara)


Valli di Argenta

Motorway A13 direction BO-PD, exit at Ferrara Sud and follow SS16 towards Ravenna (About 30 minutes away from Ferrara)

The Oasis of Campotto

Guided tours only (2hours) on foot or by bike (2 and a half hours)
Full price 3 euros, bike rent 5 euros
The protected Oasis of Campotto covers over 1600 hectares and offers a variety of natural habitats to explore, including beautiful wetlands and a wood. It is home to a variety of special birds and plants and is truly an oasis for nature lovers.
Information and Reservation: info@vallidiargenta.org

To visit the Oasis of Campotto and have the full experience you must go with a guide either on foot or by bike, however, you can also walk or bike along the embankment of Campotto-Bassarone wetland from S.George Parish Church to the Marsh Museum without a guide.

Valle Santa (part of the Valli d’Argenta)

You can visit the Valle Santa wetlands, without a guide, every day, all year-round. There are birdwatching towers along the way to catch a sighting of some of the local birds. On Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from March until December it’s possible to do a circular tour on foot or by bike (9km) along the embankments. On the other days, once you arrive at the end you have to go back the same way. There are birdwatching towers along the way.
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Marsh Museum (Museo delle Valli)

Tuesdays – Sundays 9.00 a.m. – 13.00 p.m. & 15.30 p.m. – 18.00 p.m.
(In July and August the museum is open only in the mornings and must be booked)
Entrance 2/3 euros

Once an old barn used to store the rice cultivated in the local areas, the Marsh museum explains about the natural Oasis of Campotto and what you will be able to see whilst out on your walk. It is a nice introduction your visit.

The Land reclamation Museum (Museo della Bonifica)

Via Saiarino, off Cardinala road (between Argenta and Campotto)
Tuesday to Sunday
By guided tour only. At 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.

This museum is described as a ‘living’ museum where you can see how people, over time, used and developed different methods of draining the swamplands and were able to reclaim the land.


Fiera di San Giorgio

Saint George’s Day is celebrated on 23rd April as he is the patron saint of Ferrara. A large funfair arrives in San Giorgio towards the end of March which is a great favourite with the children. On the 23rd there is a market which runs along Viale Alfonso d’Este all the way to the start of San Giorgio, next to the funfair. It sells clothes, accessories, food and knick-knacks.


Nuova “Terra Viva”

Via dell’Erbe, 29 (Just off Piazza Ariostea) Ferrara.

“Terra Viva” has now been divided into two separate organizations. They manage one of the few, precious green spaces found in our city. They promotes biodynamic agriculture and offer an imaginative and environmentally friendly space for children and adults to enjoy.
“Nuova Terra Viva” has its own vegetable gardens, a small animal area, tree houses, secret gardens and tunnels to explore. The association offers a variety of courses: arts and crafts, bee keeping and much more. You can even become a member or simply visit the garden, respecting the special areas and nature found there. It organizes festivals, summer camps and organizes birthday parties.
On the other side is Terra Viva which has a small café and shop selling organic products grown in its own vegetable garden. It too has a small garden, ideal for smaller birthday parties, and it organizes concerts and events during the warmer months.


Garzoni gardenCollodi – Pinocchio Park, Garzoni Gardens & Butterfly House

Pinocchio Park: Via San Gennaro, 6, Collodi, Pescia, PT (About 2 hours, 15 minutes from Ferrara by car) 

Collodi is a beautiful hillside town with a splendid villa. Why not take the children to “Pinocchio Park”? Walk around this fairytale park and discover the different artistic areas dedicated to each of the characters from the story. Visit the beautiful, historical Garzoni Gardens and the Collodi Butterfly House. All three places are open every day from 9.00 a.m. until sunset, from 1st March 2020 to 1st  November 2020. 
For prices and further information visit the website: www.pinocchio.it


Tigre SiberianaParco Natura Viva – Fauna and Safari Park (Verona)

Strada Provinciale 27a, 9 – 37010 Pastrengo,

Re-opens 8th March 2020 until 8th December 2020.
Fauna Park (on foot): Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Safari Park: Monday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Special winter opening: 9th December 2020 – 6th January 2021 (Fauna Park only)

This makes a full fun day out as there is so much to visit. You can go on safari in your car and then visit the fauna park on foot and see a variety of animals and their habitats. The zoo is involved in conservation projects and breeding programs.

Prices: ‘Biglietto Giornaliero Standard’ which includes the safari by car and Fauna Park on foot:

Children aged 0-5 = free

 Children aged 6-12 = € 18

 Adults (from 13 – 64 years) = € 25 euro

Over 65s = € 20

(These are weekend prices. They are slightly cheaper during the week or on ‘Special Mondays’)

N.B.
(Times in March may alter depending on the weather and temperature)
As summer approaches the opening hours lengthen until mid-September. The Safari Park is closed in winter. Look out for the special ‘Night Tickets’ in June, July and August. For further information go to the official website: www.parconaturaviva.it


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Butterfly House (Casa Delle Farfalle)

Via degli Scavi 21 Bis, 35036 Montegrotto Terme, Padova 

Opening dates & times for 2020:

29th February until 28th March:  every day from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

29th March until 31st May: every day from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

1st June  – 31st July: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. ( closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)

1st August  – 31st August : 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed on Mondays)

1st September  – 24th October: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed on Mon. & Tues.)

25th October 2 – 11th November : 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed on Mon. & Tues.)

Special opening days:

Easter Day, Easter Monday, 25th April, 1st May & 2nd June 2020 & 15th August from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

31st October & 1st November from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Last day before closing for winter: Sunday 11th November, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

N.B. The ticket office closes an hour before the park’s closing time.


About 45 minutes from Ferrara
This is a small but interesting Butterfly House with other tropical reptiles and insects to look at as you walk through a special heated greenhouse. There is also a fairy woods for children to explore with hidden garden trolls, elves and goblins to find. Around the Butterfly House there is a well-kept garden with picnic benches, if you want to take a picnic. (There isn’t a bar or restaurant there, although near the Butterfly House there are pizzerias and restaurants). There is also a shop which sells all sorts of nature related objects, books and toys. If you buy tickets on-line you can get a good discount. You can book a guide, but this is optional. The guides are very friendly and knowledgeable. During the holidays there are often interactive workshops for children.

Admission: Adults: € 10, Children aged  4-12 = € 8, Children aged 0-3 = free, Family tickets available (2 adults and 2 children).

Esapolis, Museum of live insects (linked to the Butterfly House)

Via dei Colli 28, 35143 Padova (near the Butterfly House)

From 7th January – 31st March 2019, the month of July, from 17th September – 24th December 2019: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

From 1st April – 30th June 2019, from 1st August – 16th September 2019, from 26th December – 6th January 2020:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. – 12.30 & 2.30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (plus weekends 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

N.B: The ticket office closes an hour before the museum closes.

About 50 minutes from Ferrara – a few minutes from Padova’s city centre

This is Italy’s first and largest living museum of insects which works in collaboration with the Butterfly House. It is an excellent opportunity for children to discover the world of insects around them and to encourage them to look after and protect their natural world. Get close (if you have the courage!) to giant cockroaches, stick insects, Mantis and beetles and discover the wonders in nature created by insects. Visit a room dedicated to spiders if you dare! Discover astonishing and amazing facts about insects.


Bike Trip Ideas

How about downloading a “Bikemap” to discover some of Ferrara’s surrounding territory? This website has useful information about hiring bikes, bike routes and other bike services

 www.ferraraterraeacqua.it/en/cycle-tourism/cycle-tourism#


Sea and Beaches (Lidi di Comacchio)

Why not visit the ‘Lidi’? These are a series of seven beaches near Comacchio. As the weather becomes warmer it is possible to go birdwatching, take part in a variety of organized excursions, visit the wetlands by boat, hire bikes and visit some interesting museums linked to the local history (see above). Comacchio itself is enchanting. During the summer months lots of families transfer to the Lidi for the weekend, to get away from Ferrara’s humidity. There are lots of organized activities for children and the family, sport and fitness events. Each beach offers different things so choose which one suits you. Visit this website below for further information:
http://www.ferraraterraeacqua.it/en/discover-the-area/nature-and-environment/sea-beaches


Health Spas and thermal baths (‘Le Terme’ di…)

These health spas make a great weekend away with friends or family and come highly recommended. Have a look on-line at weekends away at:
‘Le Terme di Monterenzio’ in the hills close to Bologna, spas in the town of Montegrotto Terme or Euganee hills near Padova, which are famous for their thermal baths and various spa treatments.

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