Medieval Festivals in Tuscany
A list of medieval festival taking place in Tuscany in May 2010. Dress up in medieval costumes and join in the celebrations!!! Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on May 10, 2010
At Home in Tuscany
Pisa awaits its Gioco del Ponte
Every city has its special day on which the various neighbourhoods battle it out to be the best in town: well Pisans are especially competitive so they have two: Regatta of San Ranieri and Gioco del Ponte. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on June 24, 2010
April flower-related events in Tuscany
Festivals and fairs dedicated to flowers are organized throughout Tuscany. A perfect way to spend a sunny spring day outside. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on April 10, 2010
April “Sagre” and festivals in Tuscany
It’s that time of the year already! A list of interesting April fairs and festivals in Tuscany! Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on April 7, 2010
A reason to be proud…
Tuscany was the first country to abolish death penalty and torture in 1786. Certainly a reason to be very proud. Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on November 30, 2009
Ognissanti and il Giorno dei Morti: not quite the Italian Halloween
Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, Ognissanti and Il Giorno dei Morti are quite different from Halloween. There are nevertheless some interesting similarities. Here is what All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day are celebrated in Tuscany. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on October 20, 2009
Ferragosto: a very Italian holiday
Ferragosto, August 15th, is a very popular holiday in Italy. It is a religious holiday celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the most popular day for a “gita fuori porta”, a daytrip to the beach or to the mountains. Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on August 15, 2009
July “Sagre” in Tuscany
A list of July “sagre” or village festivals in Tuscany. Good food, wine and music! Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on July 12, 2009
Palio di Siena
What is “Palio di Siena”? The simplest answer is a horse race held in Piazza del Campo in Siena twice a year. The simplest answer might not be the most suitable though, because nobody who has been in Siena even once would agree that the Palio is just a horse race. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on July 7, 2009
June festivals in Tuscany
June is a month rich in festivals celebrating Tuscany glorious past. Many of the popular events, such as Calcio in Costume in FLorence, and the Historical Regatta in Pisa take place in this period. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on June 5, 2009
