by InTrieste
The Night of St. Lawrence or Night of the Shooting Stars is one of summer’s most awaited and beloved events in Italy.
People gather outside, in parks and squares, on the beach or in the mountains, to admire the night sky and hopefully see a falling star to make that wish.
The Perseids meteor shower, which reaches its peak mid-August, has been referred to as the “tears of St. Lawrence” in the Catholic tradition, since 10 August is the date of the saint’s martyrdom.
Lawrence of Rome was one of the seven deacons of ancient Rome under Pope Sixtus II and was martyred on August 10, during the persecution of Emperor Valerian in 258.
The best places for tonight’s stargazing in our region are:
1. Top of Monte Carso (in val Rosandra)
2. Vedetta Alice (parco Globojner)
3. Top of Monte Hermada (Duino)
4. Top of Monte Nanos
5. Top of Monte Slavnik (Taiano)
