Il Borgo dei Desideri
The Night of Wishes in the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy. On August 10th, Luserna turns into a dreamlike setting to host "Il Borgo dei Desideri", the national event celebrating the Night of San Lorenzo. A magical evening filled with live music, creative workshops, traditional snacks, an aperitif under the stars, and many wishes to be made — all surrounded by the peace and authentic beauty of the Alpe Cimbra. Live a unique experience in the heart of one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. Write down your wish… and let it fly into the sky of Luserna. Location: Luserna Time: From 4:00 PM Info: APT Alpe Cimbra +39 0464 724100 or info@alpecimbra.it Info: APT Alpe Cimbra +39 0464 724100 or info@alpecimbra.it
The Village of Wishes – Luserna, August 10, 2025
A day of nature, wishes, flavors, and stars.
In the heart of Alpe Cimbra, Luserna, one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, transforms into an enchanted place where emotion, sustainability, and tradition meet under the starry sky of San Lorenzo.
On August 10, experience The Village of Wishes, a national event dedicated to the most magical night of summer, featuring nature experiences, authentic tastes, traditional games, astronomical observations, creative workshops, and live music.
Event Schedule
4:00 PM – Trek “Lusérn’s Imaginary Trail: Fantasy and Biodiversity” – Meeting at Piazza Marconi
A guided hike rediscovering the landscape of Alpe Cimbra with fresh eyes—where fantasy and biodiversity meet.
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4:00 PM – Workshop “The Garden of Wishes” – Meeting at Piazza Marconi
Plant edible and medicinal local species. Learn how to use them, explore recipes, and build a charming scarecrow to guard your seeds.
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4:00–10:00 PM – Well of Wishes
Write your wish and entrust it to the special well installed in central Luserna.
The association will collect selected wishes from each municipality and a commission of two women and two men will choose the winner, who will receive a Smart Box weekend getaway for two in one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages.
5:00 PM – Workshop “Wish Notebook” – Meeting at Piazza Marconi
A creative workshop for all ages to create an illustrated diary of your dreams, featuring local medicinal and edible plants.
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5:00 PM – Sustainable Treasure Hunt – Meeting at Piazza Marconi
Discover the Spring Trail and hidden corners of Luserna through a playful, sustainability-focused treasure hunt.
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5:30 PM – Delicious & Sustainable KM0 Snack – Meeting at Piazza Marconi
A free snack for children up to 8 years old (registration required). Enjoy local, eco-friendly products.
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6:00 PM – Photo Safari (with a professional photographer) – Meeting at Piazza Marconi
Explore the village’s most picturesque corners with your camera or smartphone.
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7:00 PM – The Polenta of Wishes – Meeting at Piazza Marconi
Imagine a big pot of polenta simmering and releasing the aromas of Alpe Specchio cheese… crowned as the most delicious polenta in the realm—are you ready to wish for it?
7:30 PM – KM0 Wishes Aperitif – Meeting at Piazza Marconi
Join us for a special aperitif at sunset with authentic flavors from Alpe Cimbra. Local products, regional wines, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages.
Toast to your wishes under the Luserna sky… because every dream deserves its special moment.
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Evening: Music and Stars
9:00 PM – Ensemble of Wishes
In Piazza Marconi, enjoy a live concert by the Ensemble Girolamo Frescobaldi, to ignite Luserna’s night with music, emotion, and shared vibes.
9:30 PM – Night of Wishes and Constellations – Meeting at Piazza Marconi
Together with the Astrofilo Rovereto, observe the San Lorenzo sky—constellations, planets, and shooting stars promise a suggestive and unforgettable evening.
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During the afternoon, the event will also feature a mountain of cotton candy, traditional games, and the special “Wish Photo”!
Don’t forget to take your wish photo and share it using
#lusernailborgodeidesideri2025
A magical moment designed for families, travelers, nature lovers, music enthusiasts, and admirers of authentic village charm.
Spend the afternoon and evening of August 10 in an experience filled with emotion, sharing, and wonder.
Bring your wish… and let Luserna’s sky welcome it.
Location: Luserna
Time: From 4:00 PM
Info: APT Alpe Cimbra +39 0464 724100 or info@alpecimbra.it