🔔 The Italian Almanac

January 31

Stories and curiosities for January 31, from the Italy of a thousand bell towers.

No story for this day yet: here are the towns celebrating and the village of the day.

🎉 Celebrations today in… 14

14 towns with a guide celebrate their patron saint on January 31

Patron saint festival In 143 days 📍 Modena

Feast of Saint Geminianus

📅 Every year, on 31 January

On 31 January Modena opens its patron's tomb: in the cathedral crypt the sarcophagus is uncovered and the remains of Saint Geminianus, in bishop's vestments, are shown to the faithful. Outside, the fair is on.

Patron saint festival In 143 days 📍 San Gimignano

San Gimignano and Saint Fina

📅 Every year, on 31 January; Saint Fina on 12 March

The town carries the name of its patron, celebrated on 31 January. Saint Fina, patron too, has her own date on 12 March, and the same month brings the Day of Return for emigrants.