670 properties will be open to the public throughout Italy during a weekendsponsored by FAI, the Italian National Trust. Besides visits to many churches, there will also be bicycle rides, guided walking tours through nature
reserves, and visits to archeological sites and gardens. Many sites are not normally open to the public, so here’s your chance to get a peek into Italy’s hidden treasures.
You are encouraged to make a donation of your choice to FAI, which goes toward the restoration of important historical properties and gardens, as well as an educational program in Italian schools promoting knowledge and pride in Italy’s vast cultural and historical heritage.
Visits to many sites are available in several languages, with Italian school kids as your guides – in my past experience, they have been excellent and enthusiastic tour guides to these unique attractions. Dates are March 24 & 25, 2012. The FAI website has a complete listing of open sites in every region of Italy – just click on the map of Italy for a list of properties and hours.
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March 23 & 24 is the primavera Fai weekend in 2013. more info can be found giornatafai at it