Every year, on the feast of Corpus Domini, certain towns in Italy are transformed into open-air art galleries. It's the time of the Infiorata, a tradition deeply rooted in the religious and artistic culture of the country, with its most striking expressions found in many towns across central and southern Italy.
The feast of Corpus Domini, which in 2025 falls on Sunday, June 22, celebrates the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The Infiorata is its most spectacular tribute: extraordinary floral carpets cover streets and squares, portraying sacred scenes, spiritual symbols, and sometimes references to nature, in a swirl of intense fragrances and breathtaking hues.
Foto: Infiorata del Corpus Domini a Castelraimondo (MC)
Creating these floral masterpieces is a collective effort that involves entire communities. Streets are first carefully prepared with a base of sand or chalk; then, with patience and skill, volunteers and artists craft the designs using petals, leaves, seeds, and other plant materials. It's a gesture of faith, but also one of immense creativity and dedication.
Among the most famous Infiorate are those in Genzano di Roma, Spello, Bolsena, Noto, and Castelraimondo. Each town has its own unique style, colors, and stories to tell through flowers. Every year, thousands of visitors come to admire these ephemeral masterpieces, destined to vanish beneath the steps of the religious procession.
During the solemn Corpus Domini procession, the clergy walks over the flower carpets, carrying the monstrance with the consecrated Host, followed by the faithful in prayerful reflection. It is a moving moment, one that unites art, faith, and community in a celebration both powerful and poetic.
The Infiorata is one of the most evocative events in Italy's cultural and religious calendar—a tradition that touches the heart, engages the senses, and deserves to be experienced at least once in a lifetime.... read more»
Foto: Infiorata di Spello
Highlights of this year's events
Castelraimondo (MC)
On June 21 and 22, the town of Castelraimondo in the Marche region will burst into a kaleidoscope of spring colors with the 31st edition of the Infiorata del Corpus Domini.
Spello (PG)
The historic center of Spello in Umbria will once again bloom with its stunning Infiorate del Corpus Domini on the weekend of June 21 and 22. Almost 2 kilometers of intricate floral artworks will decorate the streets—works that have earned international fame for their artistic and technical excellence.
Città della Pieve (PG)
Flowers mean color, fragrance, and beauty—but in the charming village of Città della Pieve, they also become a delicious dish to savor in many forms. This year marks the 60th edition of the Infiorata di San Luigi Gonzaga, organized by the Terziere Casalino in honor of their patron saint. The event begins on June 12, but the real magic starts on Saturday, June 21 at 6 PM, when the locals begin laying the flowers—working tirelessly through the night.
Poggio Moiano (RI)
For over half a century, the Infiorata del Sacro Cuore in Poggio Moiano has kept alive a folk tradition with even older roots. From simple petal tosses to full-fledged floral murals, the evolution has been remarkable—so much so that today's events are guided by true "masters of the Infiorata." This year, the festival takes place from June 27 to 29.
Genzano Romano (RM)
The Infiorata of Genzano is one of Italy's oldest and most renowned. Each year, the town's main streets are blanketed with spectacular floral carpets made entirely of flower petals. The entire community comes together to create these ephemeral works of art, which stretch for nearly a kilometer. Now in its 247th edition, the event will be held from Saturday, June 21 to Monday, June 23.
