July medieval festivals in Tuscany
09 Jul 2009
July is rich in medieval-themed events in Tuscany. Here is a list of the best ones.
Palio di Siena
07 Jul 2009
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.
Civitella in Musica – The Summer of Love
09 Jun 2009
Civitella Marittima presents Civitella in Musica: convivial dinners, good Montecucco wine and Shel Shapiro in a live concert.
June “Sagre” in Tuscany
06 Jun 2009
For those who never miss a chance to try inexpensive traditional food, drink good wine and dance in an Italian square with the locals, here is a list of the sagre in Tuscany in the month of June.
June festivals in Tuscany
05 Jun 2009
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.
Opera Festival in Tuscany
03 Jun 2009
The Opera Festival, Tuscany lyrical festival, is a very interesting project which, since 2004, has been bringing opera and various genres of music to some of the most beautiful and evocative locations in Tuscany.
“Giugno Pisano”: the month of June in Pisa
31 May 2009
June is the best time of the year to visit Pisa, because all the major events are concentrated in this month. Luminara di San Ranieri is a must-see.
Cherries, the taste of spring!
28 May 2009
Near Pisa there is a small town called Lari. Besides being a lovely place on a hilltop overlooking the Pisan hills facing Volterra, surmounted by a medieval castle, Castello dei Vicari di Lari, and housing some nice churches, Lari is home to one of the most delicious spring products: the so-called “ciliegie di Lari”, a local type of cherry.
May “Sagre” in Tuscany
10 May 2009
A “sagra” is a village festival, generally dedicated to some local product or tradition. Here is a list of some sagre that take place in Tuscany in May 2009.
Tastes of Tuscany
07 May 2009
May is a great month for food and wine lovers. With Springs come many good seasonal products celebrated in a number of festivals and exhibitions throughout Tuscany.
