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Vernio, tradition and polenta

How Florentine Counts Bardi saved not only Edward III of England and Columbus’ trips but also a commune in Prato, and with only some chestnut flour, dried cod and herrings. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Culture in Tuscany, Events around Prato, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore in Tuscany, Prato, Tuscan food and wine, Tuscan traditions, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , | Lascia un commento

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

Pubblicato in Culture in Tuscany, Events in Maremma, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore in Tuscany, Maremma, Mount Amiata, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , | Lascia un commento

Autumn in Tuscany: grape harvesting and wine festivals

A lot in programme in Tuscany during Autumn for wine lovers. A brief overview of what the region has to offer. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Chianti, Events in Tuscany, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Florence, Folklore in Tuscany, Maremma, Tuscan food and wine, Tuscan wineries, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , , , , , , , | Lascia un commento

Boccaccesca 2015

One of Tuscany’s favourite Autumn food and wine festival is coming up soon. Boccaccesca on at Certaldo, Florence, from October 2 to 4. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Chianti, Events around Florence, Events in Chianti, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Tuscan food and wine, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , , , | Lascia un commento

Rievocazione Storica e Disfida con l’Arco, the historical re-enactment ad archery challenge of Montopoli

Montopoli in the River Arno Valley is celebrating from September 12-13th its traditional historical re-enactment and archery completion Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Accommodations in Valdarno, Events in Valdarno, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore and accommodations in Tuscany, Tuscany, Valdarno | Contrassegnato , , , | Lascia un commento