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patron saint's feast

Carnevale Della Zucca

A patron saint's feast in Moneglia, Genova, Liguria. It is usually held in February.

Carnival celebration featuring pumpkin-themed events and traditions.

We publish the month, not the dates: this one comes back every year and the comune sets the days. Confirm with lamialiguria.it before you travel.

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Everything else on in Liguria in February, the whole country in February, or the year in full in The Italian Year. And the town itself: Moneglia.

The Sunday letter

The 1,000 Italian towns most travelers skip.

Every Sunday we send one letter. The week's town, what is worth eating there, and when to turn up. It is free, and you can leave whenever you like.

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