Italy is a beautiful country, with rich history, amazing traditions, breathtaking landscapes, good food and great wines. The educated tourist and the ordinary tourist alike will enjoy Italy, as this country has so many unique things and experiences to offer. Visiting Italy can be a unique experience, especially if you go around the time when Italy's most famous festivals are being held. And with the holidays drawing near, you should definitely include Italy on your list of countries to visit.



If you have your mind set on celebrating New Year's Eve in Italy, it's safe to say that you've made a very wise choice. The Italians are a very passionate people, and the way they celebrate holidays is lively and entertaining. Capodanno (New Year's Eve in Italian) coincides with the celebration of La Festa di San Silvestro. Wherever you may choose to spend the Capodanno in Italy, you will certainly be part of some celebration with fireworks. If Rome, Milan or any other big Italian city happens to be your choice, you can also attend the parties that will take place in the squares. There will be music, dancing, and joy, in other words, all the ingredients to properly celebrate Capodanno the Italian way. Any Italian celebration is also an occasion for great food and drinks, and the Capodanno is no exception to this rule.

Everywhere around the world, ending the old year and beginning the new one is reason for celebration, and Italy is no exception. Il Capodanno is a great time for celebration in Italy. Be it with friends or with the family, Italians get together for huge feasts, of which the great food cannot miss. There will be lots of fireworks, both in central squares and also from private parties. If your Italian destination for the Capodanno celebration should happen to be a city or town near a lake or river, or on the coast, you will certainly hear ships blowing their horns at midnight.

There are many beautiful Italian cities that are worth visiting. One of the most popular destinations in Italy is the country's modern capital, Rome. It is hard to say what Rome is most famous for. Could it be the history that it is so full of everywhere you look? Or is it the museums, medieval churches, ancient monuments and Renaissance palaces? Or, better yet, could it be the fabulous nightlife, the lively squares and streets, and the excellent restaurants that attract so many tourists every year? The answer has to include all of these, because they are all so representative of Rome, and of Italy in general.

Rome is also a great choice to spend New Year's Eve. We can honestly say that Italians celebrate Capodanno Roma with gusto. Probably the most impressive display of fireworks and the most enchanting concerts take place in Piazza del Popolo on the 31st December. Although contemporary music is mainly played on this occasion, classical music could not be forgotten, as Italy, as you all know, has a very rich classical music heritage. Capodanno Roma is a very good occasion for unparalleled celebration, and all the clubs in the city make the most of this celebration to provide their guests of various forms of entertainment all throughout the parties they give on Capodanno, parties which start in the evening and last till early morning. In other words, if you like clubbing, Rome is definitely worth giving a try, especially for the Capodanno Roma.