Learn Italian: Siena tagged articles

  1. The Siena Palio

    Experience Cultures: The Siena Palio

    The Palio in Siena, which is known locally as Il Palio di Siena or simply Il Palio, is a folk festival based around horse races.

  2. Destinations for you: What are Cactus’ most popular Italian course destinations?

    Italian remains one of the best-loved languages worldwide, and there’s no shortage of people who want to learn. In 2010, these were our top five destinations for Italian courses.

  3. Visit Italy this August and enjoy the ‘Ferragosto’

    Experience Cultures: Visit Italy this August and enjoy the ‘Ferragosto’

    Ferragosto, or Assumption Day (15th August), is the most important summer holiday in Italy, when thousands of Italians escape the hot cities and head for the coast or the countryside.

  4. Where can I learn Italian in Tuscany?

    Destinations for you: Where can I learn Italian in Tuscany?

    Think of Tuscany and you’ll probably imagine cypress trees and rolling hills, and this is certainly what you’ll find in rural parts of the region. There’s also a range of beautiful towns and cities to explore though, each with something different to offer.

  5. 5 top locations to learn Italian this Fall

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: 5 top locations to learn Italian this Fall

    Italy can be a great place to visit any time of year, but there’s something to be said for visiting in the Fall: gone are the summer crowds and in come the quieter days, lower prices and pleasantly warm (rather than stifling hot) days.

  6. 5 top locations to learn Italian this autumn

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: 5 top locations to learn Italian this autumn

    Italy can be a great place to visit any time of year, but there’s something to be said for visiting in the autumn: gone are the summer crowds and in come the quieter days, lower prices and pleasantly warm (rather than stifling hot) days.

  7. The best festival in the world?

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: The best festival in the world?

    There are weird and wonderful festivals all over the world. It is the Italian city of Perugia though, that plays host to what has to be one of the most heavenly festivals you’ll ever find…Eurochocolate.