What To Do On New Year's Eve 2016 In Italy – top 4
You think it is a little bit early to talk about New Year’s Eve?
It’s never too early. Yes, we are talking about that slight feeling of anxiety due to the age-old question: “what are we going to do on New Year’s Eve? Here we are ready to solve this problem with our chart of the best 4 destinations to spend an unforgettable New Year’s Eve 2016 in Italy.
Alghero
(Sardinia)
Have you ever been to Sardinia? Take advantage of Christmas holidays and enjoy Alghero’s rich calendar of events for “Cap d’Any” . From photography exhibitions such as “Eco de femmes”, on tunisian women, to theatre shows for children or wine and food fairs. The last of the year the must-go place is definitely the Touristic Port that has in store for you a cabaret show and a charming fireworks display when the clock strikes at midnight. To follow, the night offers concerts of big Italian artists and the first day of the new year an elegant and timeless Viennese style classic concert. Once there don’t miss a tour of the archeological sites with a special aperitif in the nuraghi.
Ferrara
(Emilia Romagna)
New Year’s Eve in this beautiful and quiet city of Emilia Romagna turns out to be an unmissable event that attracts tourists from all over Italy. Its peculiarities? The fire at the Estense Castle is surely one. The symbol par excellence of Ferrara will become inflamed with a marvellous “pyro-musical” show with no equal. The surprises don’t end here, in fact you could enjoy also an ice ring in the major Piazza Verdi, the Christmas Village in Piazza Trento Trieste and many others initiatives such as thematic big dinners with local specialties. Last but not least the biggest blown glass three in the world (8mt high), a stunning attraction.
Genova
(Liguria)
A burst of events in Genova for the most special day of the year, that an article is not enough. Let’s start from the shows offered by the Ancient Port with burlesque, jugglers and acrobats for a real jump back in time.
The show goes on with performances between circus and dance with spectacular soap bubbles. In the famous Piazza Matteotti you will attend the big New Year’s Eve concert with a unique repertoire from 16th century music till modern classics (from Vivaldi to Nirvana). The cherry on top: Palazzo Ducale facade will be the canvas for a 3D mapping with magic lights and scenographic effects. If you are fond of theatre the ligurian city offers a vast range of major theaters to spend a memorable night.
Verona
(Veneto)
In the romantic Verona, house to the love story of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s masterpiece, the main rendez-vous is without a doubt in Piazza Bra, that will delight you with live music and fireworks. And what about Philharmonic Theatre? From 8:30 pm you could experience a sensational New Year’s Eve concert, toasting all together when the clock strikes the arrival of the 2016. Take advantage of this occasion to visit the International Nativity Scenes Exhibition or go to one of the many interesting art exhibits around the city of Veneto region. We strongly recommend Tamara de Lempicka’s exhibit at Palazzo Forti. Don’t go away without visiting the new ultra-romantic Museum of Frescoes of Juliet’s grave.
