Festivals held in the capital are devoted to the most diverse facets of art and cultural life. One of the most famous and popular events of Rome is the International Film Festival. Passionate music lovers will surely enjoy the June festival of music Luglio Suona Bene - an open-air festival, accompanied by concerts of international and Italian stars of various musical styles. If you prefer jazz motifs, the Casa del Jazz Festival can become a real holiday for you, in which take part both young musicians and world-famous singers. For connoisseurs of art, we recommend that you visit the festival Romaeuropa, the largest cultural event in Europe, combining such areas as dance, music, theater and visual art.
Among the most significant events in the literary world is the International Literature Festival in Rome. For ten days in the Basilica of Maxentius in the Roman Forum, you will be able to hear new texts performed by theatrical actors and take part in their discussion. Among the important sporting events, it is worth noting Fiera Internazionale della Cina - an event that is part of a large project the purpose of which is the propagation and dissemination of oriental culture and philosophy through martial arts.
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