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Carnevale di Viareggio 2018, the carnival alongside the sea

The dates and latest news on the 2018 Carnival of Viareggio, a very colourful and noisy festival event set along the blue Tuscan sea. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Events in Versilia, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore in Tuscany, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan traditions, Tuscany, Versilia, Viareggio | Contrassegnato , , | Lascia un commento

Vicopisano and its Festa Medievale

  In the north of the province of Pisa, only 16 km (nearly 10 mi) from the Leaning Tower, lies the town of Vicopisano. It spreads between the banks of the river Arno and Mount Pisano and is mostly hilly, … Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Events around Pisa, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore in Tuscany, Pisa, Tuscan churches and cathedrals, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan recipes, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , | Lascia un commento

Cortona Mix Festival 2017

Cortona Mix Festival: a bit of all the arts and much more.
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Pubblicato in Cortona, Events in Valdichiana, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Tuscany, Valdichiana | Contrassegnato , , , , | Lascia un commento

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