Archivi categoria: Culture in Tuscany

Ritual and fire with the Focarazza di Santa Caterina

On the night of November 24th people visiting the vicinities of Roccalbegna may encounter strange men covered in ashes fumbling with a large pole. Don’t worry it’s the Focarazza and they’re celebrating St Catherine! Continua a leggere

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Cortonantiquaria, Antiques in Cortona

A journey through time in one of the most beautiful towns of Tuscany: Cortonantiquaria 2015 Continua a leggere

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Pistoia, face to face with Della Robbia

Great opportunity to see the Della Robbia ceramic glaze tondoes on the Ospedale del Ceppo in Pistoia at a near distance Continua a leggere

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Festa Medievale BiancoAzzurra in Castiglion Fiorentino

Coming soon one of the best Medieval Festivals of Tuscany: Castiglion Fiorentino’s White & Blue Festa Medievale BiancoAzzurra Continua a leggere

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Massa Marittima and its Balestro del Girifalco

Massa Marittima: The Balestro del Girifalco, not just a plain crossbow competition but one of the most beautiful medieval historical re-enactments in Tuscany Continua a leggere

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