Everything You Need to Know about Traveling to Italy in Spring

Spending your Spring break in Italy is an excellent idea: beyond the mild, variable weather and the ability to experience the country on a shoestring budget (something you definitely can’t do during peak seasons), there are fewer crowds and you can be leisurely in your explorations.

Museums in Italy generally have two major exhibitions per year: one that opens in the fall from September until January, and another in the spring that runs from February up to June. This means that most places will have exhibitions in full swing by the time you arrive, and there will be plenty of art to enjoy.

Here’s a quick overview of exhibitions that you may be interested in:

Florence Capital City 1865-2015: The King’s Gifts and Collections
Modern Art Gallery, Florence
Open up to April 3, 2016

To commemorate the declaration of Florence as the Capital City of Italy, this exhibit showcases the priceless art collection of King Vittorio Emanuele II at the Palazzo Pitti.

Sulla Scena del Crimine: The Test of Image from the Shroud to the Drone
CAMERA – Italian Centre for Photography, Turin
Open up to May 1, 2016

This fascinating exhibit traces the history of forensic photography, with over a century’s worth of works on display. These include the first images taken in court to satellite photographs of drone attacks.

Aldus Manutius: The Venice Renaissance
Galleria dell’Accademia, Venice
March 19 to June 19, 2016

Recount the blossoming of a new kind of art in 14th-century Venice through the works of Bellini, Titian, Lotto, and many more. This exhibit also focuses on the beginnings of the Aldine Press, which introduced italics into the world of print.

Speaking of enjoy, the locals practically spend all of their time basking in the lovely weather. To do as the Italians do, try going on an outdoor stroll while enjoying some delicious Gelato. This practice is known as passeggelato and is one of the best ways to take advantage of the beautiful environment while savoring a delicious treat.

The best gelato in Rome can be found at Gelateria I Caruso, a true artisanal gelateria that makes their gelato on site from fresh, all-natural ingredients. It’s located at Via Collina 13/15 which is a ten minute walk from the Repubblica train station. This is a heavily guarded local secret, so let’s keep it between us, shall we?

Not in Rome? Florence’s Gelateria dei Neri boasts gelato rivaling Rome’s in quality and taste, specializing in unusual flavors like gorgonzola and rice alongside the classic chocolate-chip (say it with me: stracciatella), caramel and mango. They also sell Sicilian brioche, so you can make your very own gelato sandwich on the premises.

Rome celebrates its birthday on April 21st and the entire city throws a big party complete with fireworks, fancy costumes, and light shows all over the Capitoline, via dei Fori Imperiali, and Circo Massimo. It’s not to be missed.

Meanwhile, the Italian Open (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) will be held from May 2 to 15, 2016. It’s the perfect prelude to the French Open, as you can watch Tennis Greats as Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic attempt to hold on to their titles as tennis greats. Check out their website here.

Also in May, the La Notte dei Musei will be held. This is an event that gathers over 90 Roman museums and cultural spaces opening their doors for free from 8PM to 2AM, promising endless opportunities to soak up the culture and be entertained.

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