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04.09.2025
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04.11.2025
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📚 ILfest 2025 – Italian Books & Stories in Munich
📌 What is ILfest?
From May 9 to 11, 2025, Munich will host ILfest, the only Italian literature festival in Germany. The event brings together writers, translators, and book lovers. Most talks and readings are in both Italian and German.
The 2025 theme is “How Do We Tell History?” It explores how stories and books help us understand the past. As a result, you’ll hear different voices and personal experiences that shaped Europe.
📍 Where to Go
TRAFO Kulturzentrum
Nymphenburger Str. 171a, 80634 Munich
🚇 U1 – Rotkreuzplatz
🚋 Tram 12 or 20 – Rotkreuzplatz
📚 What to Expect
You’ll find:
Book readings with famous Italian authors
Panel talks about literature and war
Creative writing workshops
Sessions for kids and families
A mix of free and paid events
For example, you may attend a reading by Stefania Auci, who wrote The Florios of Sicily, or a talk by Paolo Giordano, author of The Solitude of Prime Numbers.
👉 Full program on ilfest.de
✨ Why You Should Go
ILfest is more than just a book event. It’s a space to meet people, share stories, and think about how we talk about the past. In addition, the festival is very beginner-friendly—even if your Italian isn’t perfect!
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🎯 Hashtags: #ILfest2025 #ItalianBooks #MunichEvents
🔗 Quick Links
Official ILfest Website
Public Transport in Munich
Cultural Events Calendar
