di Francesca Rottigni
I wish to remind you that August 15 is a national holiday in Italy
Events during this week end
From 8 to 24 August, Sarzana welcomes back ‘La soffitta sulla strada’ (The Attic on the Street), open from 5pm to midnight, with more than 70 exhibitors selling antiques and bric-a-brac.
Marinella di Sarzana Fish Festival on 8 9 and 10 August on the new coastal road, with freshly cooked fish specialities.
In Gragnola, “Tre sere nel Passato” – “Three evenings in the past” on 8, 9 and 10 August – food stands and shows, starting from 6 pm
Next week
From 11 to 15 August, the village of Filetto will host a Renaissance re-enactment. Starting at 4 pm, admission €5.
The event ‘Chiese, Castelli e Palazzi Aperti in Lunigiana’ (Open Churches, Castles and Palaces in Lunigiana) began on 6 August. On 12 and 13 August tour discovering Filattiera. For information and reservations, call 348 8097918. The complete program is available at www.farfalleincammino.org.
On 8, 10 and 14 to 17 August in Podenzana, Festa del Panigaccio.
In Fosdinovo from 7 August and next three weekends Festival of Resilience – Food, shows, games and activities for kids and adults. Free entry, info at Facebook page archivi della resistenza.
Bric a brac and antique markets
In Fivizzano night antique market in August 14, starting from 7 pm – on August 17 same market from 9 am to 6 pm.
In Lucca antique market on 16 and 17 August.
In Filetto On Sunday 10 and on 24 and 25 August flea market for the celebration of San Genesio.
Have a nice weekend