Eventi

The Palio of Siena

The Palio of Siena is Italy’s most famous historic horse race and one of the most fascinating events Tuscany has to offer. It takes place twice a year in the magnificent setting of Piazza del Campo (or more simply, the Campo), Siena’s main square and one of the reasons why Unesco listed its historic centre […]

4 min · 7 May 2024

Easter events and traditions in Tuscany

The Easter period in Tuscany, as in the rest of Italy, is in the sign of ancient popular rites and historical religious traditions. Among the countless events that enliven Tuscan villages and towns during these festive days, we propose seven not-to-be-missed ones. The Explosion of the Chariot in Florence The Explosion of the Chariot is […]

7 min · 21 Feb 2024

The Procession of the Mysteries of Trapani

The Procession of the Mysteries of Trapani is an ancient Easter tradition and one of the most evocative religious processions in Sicily. Known even beyond regional borders, it has been held from Good Friday to Holy Saturday for over 400 years (with few interruptions throughout history). It represents the passion and death of Christ. The […]

4 min · 5 Feb 2024

The Colombina

The Colombina, or “bursting of the cart” is a curious popular event that takes place on Easter Sunday in Florence. The protagonist of the show is the “brindellone“, a tower positioned on a cart that is pulled by a pair of oxen through the streets of the historic center. The arrival point of the parade is Piazza del […]

1 min · 30 May 2023

Christmas in Tuscany

Curious to know how the most famous and beloved holiday of the year is celebrated in Tuscany? Christmas is not only a holiday when gifts are exchanged but also brings with it customs and traditions, passed down from one generation to the next, that have been repeated for centuries. And it is during these days […]

5 min · 30 May 2023

The most beautiful carnivals in Tuscany

Prominent among the best-known festivals in Italy is the carnival, whose origins date back to the 8th century, when a banquet was held with lots of food and drink before the fast of Lent, the period culminating in Easter. It is no coincidence that the term “carnival” comes from the Latin “carnem levare,” which literally […]

5 min · 29 May 2023

Christmas Traditions in Tuscany

Tuscany is wonderful always but during the holiday season it becomes even more enchanting. Towns and villages are filled with illuminations, garlands, decorations and markets. Christmas, however, is not just that. It is also the time of year when time-honored customs and traditions are rediscovered. Among the countless initiatives scheduled in Tuscany during these festive […]

4 min · 29 May 2023

Events and traditions in Tuscany for the Feast of the Epiphany

“Epiphany all holidays take away“. An ancient proverb says so, and so does the calendar. It marks the end of the holiday season and is celebrated in Tuscany, as in the rest of the peninsula, with a series of themed events and initiatives. What are the traditions that are renewed every year in Tuscany on […]

5 min · 29 May 2023

Historic Florentine football

During the course of the year, numerous folkloristic events of some interest are held in Florence. Among them, one of the most fascinating and spectacular is the historic florentine football (calcio storico fiorentino, also known as calcio in livrea or calcio in costume). Basically, it is a sport played outdoors that mixes elements of football, […]

3 min · 29 May 2023