Attractions – Dates & Venues

Oxi (No) Day in Greece 2025

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:22:44 +0000

October 28th is, according to modern Greece history, the day when Greece demonstrated its national coherence and fighting as an independent nation for the freedom and liberty of it citizens. On October 28th 1940, Greece Prime Minister, Ioannis Metaxas, refused to accept the ultimatum of Benito Mussolini, the ruler of Italy, which demanded that the […]

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Christmas Market in Merano / Meran 2025

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:35:36 +0000

The wonderful spa town Merano / Meran which is located in the heart of the Dolomite Mountains is famous for its hot springs and the quality of its spa facilities. The old town houses, narrow alleys and ancient streets are a wonderful decoration for Advent events precede the holiday. The climax of the events in […]

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Dolomiti Balloon Festival 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:22:07 +0000

The balloon festival takes place yearly, start January, in Toblach/Dobbiaco in the Dolomites. The festival entertains colorful balloons from tens of countries. The festival lasts for a week where every day dozens balloons in various kinds and shapes fly over the snowy Dolomites. This is a genuine fiesta that turns the cold gray winter to […]

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Gynaikokratia Festival 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:33:39 +0000

Gynaikokratia Festival – (Gynaikokratia literally means “women rule” or “a government of women”) is celebrated, every year, on January 8th. This is a feminist event that breaks the tradition for one day and the roles between men and women are switched. On this day the women filled the coffee houses, the taverns and the villages’ […]

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The Winter Marathon of Madonna di Campiglio 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:22:06 +0000

The Winter Marathon of Madonna di Campiglio takes place yearly in mid January. Only cars that are minimum 40 years old can participate in the race. The rounded course of the 500 km race crosses the main Dolomites pass. It starts and ends after three days in the middle of the town. The participants pass […]

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Le Carnaval de Quebec – Winter Carnival 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:21:34 +0000

Le Carnaval de Quebec – Winter Carnival Every year, in end January – start February, Quebec holds a big winter carnival. The visitors can enjoy plenty of winter activities. Snow surfaces, night parades, slide tracks, a huge football games, ice fishing, concerts, snow sculptures, snow sleds dragged by horses or dogs, all the above are […]

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Venice Carnival – Carnevale di Venezia 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:21:41 +0000

The carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) is the most communicate festival in Europe. Ancient celebrations held in the past for centuries, were stopped in 1797 with the conquest of Venice by Napoleon. Today’s Carnival In 1980, Venice renewed the tradition. Nowadays, every year, thousands of people fill the bridges, canals and squares of Venice […]

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Cherry Blossom Festival and Parade in Washington D.C 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:35:06 +0000

Cherry Blossom Festival The Cherry Blossom celebrations in Washington DC started in 1935. The festival that symbolizes the coming spring is held for two weeks with various culture events. The Parade attracts, every year an estimated 300,000 spectators who enjoy the colorful procession. Due to the numerous visitors during the festival days and the high demand […]

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Venice Vogalonga 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:22:26 +0000

The naval review Vogalonga is held, yearly, in Venice on the Pentecost Day. The Vogalonga which started in 1975 by the local rowing clubs as a protest against the wash and the waves created by the ever increasing number of motor boats in the city and the lagoon. More than 400 boats in various kinds […]

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Quebec City Summer Festival 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:24:53 +0000

The aim of the summer festival – d’été de Québec, since it was established, was to exhibit the art, the tourists’ centers and the economic potential of the city and its area. The festival which takes place, every year, in the first half of July, lasts for 11 days. Lot of musical shows take place […]

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