At every corner, a different sound. Classical, country, pop, rock and folk musicians find their way here for this joyously noisy festival and the normally staid city of Ferrara is wrapped in an exhilirating weave of sound, color and movement. Too often ignored by visitors to Italy, this elegant town deserves extra attention. The town of Brisighella, famous for its outstanding olive oil, turns back the clock for two weeks at the end of June and beginning of July. Medieval dances, music, costumes, markets and banquets mark the celebrations.
Restaurants serve dishes based on ancient recipes.
Brisighella Feste Medievali end June - early July tel. Every year in late June the town of Spilamberto, near Modena, is the scene of an important local competition. This is also the most festive day for ordinary folk to buy tiny bottles of the prized essence of grape. Anything else is not the real thing. True balsamic vinegar is so intense and so precious that it is measured out in drops.