Summer 2018 cultural festivals across Italy

Here’s a summary of six cultural festivals taking place in Italy during the summer of 2018: 1. Running until September 23, Palchi Reali in Piedmont showcases more than 100 events across seven Royal Residences. 2. In Rome, Letture d'Estate at Castel Sant'Angelo features a 1-km literary walk, curated by Lucio Villani and Margherita Schirmacher, until September 2. 3. The Cross Festival on Lake Maggiore, which ends on July 1, highlights over 50 international artists and includes 4 world premieres. 4. Mittelfest 2018 in Cividale del Friuli, scheduled for July 5–15, presents 31 projects aimed at Millennials, featuring 4 world premieres. 5. The LongLake Festival in Lugano, Switzerland, boasts over 500 events. 6. The Taobuk International Book Festival in Taormina, running until June 27, delves into 'Rivoluzioni' and hosts the 'Geografie Sentimentali' exhibition until July 8.