SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Basel Stadt Markt. Info, how to arrive, opening hours market Basel Stadt Markt Basel is a city full of events and traditions. A city that lives on art and culture. But not only. A place characterized by a wide and varied quality gastronomic offer. Basel Stadt Markt is the ideal place for those who do not want to resist the temptation to go shopping among the stalls. Even better if the negotiations were to take place in the city center, on the splendid Marktplatz. It is the commercial area of the city, dominated by the splendid, picturesque, Town Hall. In the space in front, well 5 days a week, you can wander through the various stalls where they are exposed product fresh, high quality. Many exhibitors are regional producers who, every day, bring fruit, vegetables, honey, mushrooms, bread, flowers, handicrafts … … Prices are sometimes quite high. Above all, if the products are of quality. Do not miss a ride through the fish market stalls. From the 2017, every Monday, it takes place Schlemmer Markt, the Flavor Market, in addition to the Basel Stadt Markt. The market of flavors offers a rich gastronomic offer, with the typical Street Food atmosphere. You can sit back and savor the various delicacies. The Basel Stadt Markt is a colorful and fun way to visit the city center. In this square you really breathe an atmosphere of other times. Also recommended if you do not want to make purchases. Seeing is believing. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The market takes place in the central Marktplatz, where the Town Hall is located.The square is easily reached on foot.If you want to arrive by public transport, you can use the tramlines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 and 17. BASEL STADT MARKT OPENING HOURS The city market takes place from Tuesday to Thursday, from 07:00 to 14:00. Saturday and Sunday, from 07:00 to 18:00.In addition, from the 2017 was inaugurated the Flavor Market, held in the square of the same name every Monday from 08:00 to 14:00.Closed on Sundays. TIPS The offer, as indicated, is really wide; Instead, buying is purely subjective. The market is also ideal for walking among the stalls.We have not felt any sense of insecurity but, as always, we invite you to use all the necessary precautions.If the offer does not meet your tastes, remember that in the area, you will still find many places, cafes, brasseries, or bakers. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting Around Rhine Ferries Public transport tickets Fasnacht – Carnival Christmas Autumn Fair Art Basel Switzerland General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Switzerland When to go Reservations Hotels Tour, Experiences Book your hotel in Basel Share the post
Hadaka Matsuri Festival
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Hadaka Matsuri Festival 2026, 21th February in Okayama. Infos Hadaka Matsuri Festival 2026 WHERE: Okayama, JapanWHEN: 21th February 2026 The Hadaka Matsuri Festival, which literally means Naked Man’s FesTival, is an extraordinary and incredible event that takes place, throughout the year, throughout Japan. It falls in all respects among the most curious and unusual festivals that take place on our planet. Kanoa, obviously, could not fail to highlight the most famous and known festival of the Rising Sun, that is what takes place in the Temple Saidaji in the city of Okayama, Known as the Saidai-ji Eyo Hadaka Matsuri. At the Naked Man Festival Japan 2026, more than 9.000 men take part wearing minimal clothes: usually only the traditional Japanese thong (fundoshi); in some cases, it is not uncommon to find individuals completely naked !! The event stems from a tradition of more than 500 years ago, according to which the man who had captured the sacred amulet from one of the temple buildings would have earned a lucky year. At the end of a real random selection, the shin-otoko, ie the Naked Man (or the Spirit Man), completely stripped, has the role of absorbing all the misfortune of the few who can touch it! In this festival, in which over three hundred thousand spectators take part (!!!), you will witness an authentic race that will bring each contender to challenge pains, abrasions, bruises to be the chosen one. You will see the contenders trying to grab a branch that hangs from the ceiling to catch the typical ones Mochi (traditional sweets). Do not expect a simple walk: it is no coincidence that the participants retire in isolation for even weeks, just to prepare spiritually for the competition! PRACTICAL INFO Photo, 2010 Mstyslav Chernov Anyone who wants to, can consider taking part in the Hadaka Matsuri Festival in person. In this case, we must observe some basic rules: Despite the name, it is forbidden to participate completely naked Pay close attention to the crowd and, above all, to the stairs of the temple: the fatalities are around the corner. Always avoid the edge of the stairs and keep your hands up. Do not spend too much time in the water, due to extremely low temperatures. Hypothermia is threatened It is mandatory to provide your blood group and contact information. These must be written on a piece of paper, put in your thong! GETTING TO HADAKA MATSURI FESTIVAL 2026 The Temple of Saidaiji located in the city of Okayama, can be reached after a walk of about 10 minutes from Saidaiji train station. From Tokyo it is possible to arrive by bus in just under two hours or alternatively with the high-speed railway line (shinkansen) from the capital. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post
Mamoiada Carnival
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Mamoiada Carnival 2026, the most important festival in Sardinia Mamoiada Carnival 2026 WHERE: Mamoiada, SardiniaWHEN: 15th and 17th February 2026 From a small regional event, to one of the unmissable folk events in Italy.In just a few decades, Mamoiada Carnival has increasingly managed to take on the characteristics of a national holiday, attracting more and more tourists. Today, with Oristano, it can be considered the most important Carnival in all of Sardinia! A Carnival closely linked to tradition, whose great protagonists are the Mamuthones and the Issohadores who parade through the streets of the center.Masks, dark furs and cowbells hanging on the back for the former. White masks with headdresses, red bodices and white trousers for the latter. Their origins are very ancient and are lost over the centuries between the sacred and the profane. Today, of these figures, we can admire costumes and, above all, masks, often true works of art, the result of the expert work of the best local master craftsmen. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET THERE Mamoiada is a small town in Barbagia, in the Sardinian hinterland, about 20 kilometers south of Nuoro and over 200 from Cagliari.The car is undoubtedly the best way to reach the small Sardinian town. It takes about 2 hours to get to Mamoiada by car.Those who want to use public transport have only the bus available. At least 4/5 trips to/from Nuoro are guaranteed every day. The travel time is about 20 minutes and the ticket (purchased on board) costs €1.90 per person. MAMOIADA CARNIVAL PROGRAM 2026 The Sardinian carnival officially begins, as per tradition, in conjunction with the celebrations of Sant’Antonio Abate, on January 17th. After the official dressing up, the Mamuthones parade through the streets of the center.The next parades will be on Sunday 15th and Tuesday 17th February 2026 Everything takes place as per tradition, with the parade proceeding through the streets in rigorous silence. In a truly surreal atmosphere, only the sounds of the cowbells can be heard. Once the procession is over, it is time for the party. People dance, eat and let loose until late at night. MAMOIADA CARNIVAL 2026 TICKETS The event is free for all spectators. WHERE TO SLEEP The accommodation offer in Mamoiada is really limited and, therefore, given the proximity, the best solution for sleeping is definitely Nuoro.From this link you can book your accommodation at the best price. It is preferable to book a little in advance. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post