The Venice International Film Festival 2025: An Unmissable Edition

The Venice International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious events in the global film scene. Every year, the Lido of Venice hosts filmmakers, actors, and cinema enthusiasts from all over the world, creating a unique atmosphere that celebrates the best of the seventh art.


A Stage for Quality Cinema

From August 28 to September 7, 2025, the festival will feature a selection of films in competition from around the world, showcasing works by renowned directors and emerging talents. The Venice Film Festival is not just an opportunity to see some of the year’s most anticipated films in advance, but also a chance to attend exclusive events, red carpets, and meet some of the most prominent figures in the film industry.

Each year, the Venice Film Festival delivers unique emotions with its blend of glamour and culture. The city, already famous for its history and unparalleled beauty, becomes the heart of an experience that goes beyond film screenings, involving exhibitions, conferences, and performances.


Why Attend the Venice Film Festival 2025?

Venice is the perfect city for a visit that combines art, cinema, and the extraordinary architecture of the city. Strolling through its canals and immersing yourself in the magic of the Festival is an experience that every film lover should experience at least once in their life. In addition to the film screenings, Venice offers a variety of side events, such as art exhibitions and theatrical performances, that broaden the cultural horizons of the city.

If you are planning a visit for the 2025 edition of the Festival, don't miss the opportunity to stay in one of our Venice properties. We have carefully selected some of the best locations, where you can enjoy comfort and the beauty of the city at its finest. Visit our website to discover our offerings and book your stay in one of the most enchanting cities in the world.

Experience the thrill of cinema and the magic of Venice.

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A new exhibition of BTM will start from 1thto3th March 2023, an exhibition and event dedicated to Business Tourism Management in Italy.

For years, BTM has been an important appointment for all tourism stakeholders with the mission of connecting tourism businesses and networking between operators.

The exhibition is dedicated to operators, public administrations, companies, public companies and tourists; we at Raro Villas will be there.

We will be there to present the exclusive Collection of our villas, to give any info to anyone, private or travel agency owner, who wants to know more but also and above all to increase our baggage, to grow and network.

Now in its seventh edition, BTM is based on essential key principles, such as professionalism, hospitality, innovation, quality of services, culture, well-being, valorisation of the territory and sustainable hospitality.

The last edition proved to be a real success, attracting 16,000 visitors, 175 exhibitors, more than 300 companies, 16 activities, 155 speakers and tourism experts, 80 international buyers, cultural shows, musical performances and 15 schools. This year the goal is to do even better.

Raro Villas will be present with its space; Stand A3, Fiera del Levante - Bari, New Pavilion, Module 4. Agricoltura entrance, Viale Italo Orientale.

Ready to welcome you.


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The best locations for a wedding in Ostuni - Puglia

Organising a wedding in Ostuni in the warm months is never easy, especially when you can not find the location of your dreams because of overcrowding due to the summer season. The best solution, both from the point of view of scenery and organisation, may be to set the entire event in a villa or a farmhouse in Ostuni.

Our best proposals for a wedding in a farmhouse in Ostuni, are:

- Corte dei Messapi - max 60 guests:.
Located in the heart of the Valle d'Itria, a few kilometers from the city center and the coast of Ostuni, is the best choice for those looking for a location that can have plenty of space to devote to guests and intimacy of the couple, thanks to the presence of a central body (La Residenza) and two independent houses side by side (Il Casalino and La Torretta) plus an independent trullo suitet, total maximum capacity of 24 guests. Corte dei Messapi is perfect for a wedding in a farmhouse because, in addition to the exterior being cared for in every detail and the presence of two heated swimming pools (one on the panoramic terrace), it is located in a strategic position close to the property. In fact, there are some restaurants that provide catering services and, whatever the function you want to celebrate (religious or civil) will take just a few minutes from both the City Hall and the Cathedral of Ostuni to reach the villa. Finally, the breathtaking view of the ancient olive trees of the beautiful Itria Valley will frame a dream wedding in Ostuni.

- Villa Badessa - max 35 guests:
Located in a strategic position, a few kilometers from Ostuni and the coast, Villa Badessa is the best choice for those looking for a location with particularly lush and well-kept exteriors in which to celebrate the reception. The prestigious villa consists, in addition to a central body, two trulli inside the grounds, where guests can stay once the event is over. This farmhouse is perfect for a wedding in Ostuni because it allows you to organise the entire wedding breakfast outdoors, thanks to the presence of a heated swimming pool, multiple seats (some of which are suspended) and a barbecue area with wood oven for the most special menus. Finally, for the younger guests there is table tennis and table soccer as well as the multipurpose field for tennis, volleyball and soccer.

- Masseria Villa Il Frantoio - max 60 guests:.
Ideal for a more intimate wedding, masseria villa il frantoio, is the best choice for those looking for a farmhouse with modern air-conditioned interiors, an essential detail if you need to move the reception indoors. What makes it a really special wedding in the farmhouse in this case is the presence of a mill entirely original in the basement, ideal for organising the buffet or the aperitif in full natural chic style. The structure, moreover, can accommodate for overnight stay up to 8 guests thanks to the sleeping area developed on two floors with four independent rooms. Finally, if you want to move towards the sea, some of the most beautiful

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