Archivi categoria: Folklore in Tuscany

The Saracen Joust

Twice a year Arezzo is the ‘battlefield’ of the renowned Giostra del Saracino which sees eight knights competing on horseback for the honour of their quarters. Which team will win this year? Continua a leggere

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Tria Turris, when Chiusi goes medieval

Chiusi returns to the Middle Ages with Tria Turris. Races, archery tournaments, bizarre football games and more are waiting for you from Jun 23 to 25. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Events around Siena, Events in Valdichiana, Folklore in Tuscany, Senza categoria, Siena, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan traditions, Valdichiana | Contrassegnato , , , , | Lascia un commento

Pistoia and its Giostra dell’Orso

Tradition and tournaments in the heart of beautiful Pistoia with its Giostra dell’Orso, the Joust of the Bear. Continua a leggere

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I fochi di San Giovanni, Florence and St. John’s fires

June 24th, John the Baptist, Florence and its fireworks Continua a leggere

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Scoppio del Carro, exploding carts in Florence on Easter Sunday

If you’re visiting Florence during the Easter holidays be sure not to miss one of the town’s oldest and most popular traditions: the Explosion of the Cart. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Accommodations in Florence, Accommodations in Tuscany, Culture in Tuscany, Events in Florence, Florence, Folklore in Tuscany, Tuscan churches and cathedrals, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , , , | Lascia un commento