Events, festivals, events and celebrations in Tuscany

Tuscany is a region with rich cultural heritage and artistic. In his landscapes and enjoy the beautiful resort, you can also take advantage of your stay to attend parties, festivals and events in the local tradition of the various localities of the region.

Here we offer some of the most important events on a per month.

Be charmed by these areas and take advantage of many special offers in hotels and last minute holidays carefree, fun and yet relaxing.

All dates refer to the year 2006.

April

Florence

From 21 April to 1 May, Fortezza da Basso, 70th International Crafts Selling Exhibition, an important showcase for the artistic and traditional artisan quality, nationally and internationally.

Viareggio (LU)

20-25 April, EuropaCinema

May

Camaiore (LU)

The carpets of Camaiore, an event held on the eve of Corpus Christi. Are made in the main streets of Camaiore large colorful sawdust carpets on which the religious procession will march on Sunday morning.

Florence

23 May, the Fiorita, celebration on the occasion of the death of Savonarola

Montecarlo (LU)

1-28 May Street Vinaria, an event for the enhancement and promotion of DOC and IGT wines of Monte Carlo and the hills of Lucca.

Be (AR)

May 20, Feast of 'little angel

Every year Stia, near Arezzo, is being held this important event, where children dressed as angels open a procession on horseback. The entire procession dates back to streets at a time the sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which will host a church service.

Massa Marittima (MS)

May 24, Crossbow of Girifalco.

Ancient event dating back to the fourteenth century, one that takes place in Massa Marittima. Through the medieval streets held a costume parade that ends in the cathedral square, where there will be a major race crossbow: The bravest archers will be challenged to hit with a single dart available to the "puppet" that is placed at a distance of 30 meters. The puppet is the Girifalco, ancient and majestic bird of prey flying over the skies of the city.

June

Florence

19, 24 and 28, Football Town, parade and game in Piazza Santa Croce.

Pisa

June 15 Luminara di San Ranieri.

June 17: Historical Regatta

Last Sunday of the month, Gioco del Ponte.

San Gimignano

3rd week of the month, Harvest Fair

San Quirico d'Orcia

3rd week of the month, Feast of Barbarossa

July

Sienna

2 July and 16 August, Palio di Siena

Torre del Lago Puccini

53 � Festival Puccini. On stage this year, Tosca, Turandot, La Boheme and Madama Butterfly. For information visit official website of the Festival.

August

Capraia

August 15, evening fireworks Ferragosto

Castiglione della Pescaia

August 15, Palio Marinaro

Important sentitissima event that is held in Castiglione della Pescaia August 15 each year: All vessels and boats of the port, after being blessed they start a series of maritime celebrations, culminating in a regatta on the river Bruna, the involving the children of the five neighborhood.

Sienna

16 August and 2 July, Palio di Siena

Torre del Lago Puccini (LU)

52 � Festival Puccini. In scene this year, Tosca, Turandot, La Boheme and Madama Butterfly. For information visit the official website Festival.

Massa Marittima (MS)

August 9, Crossbow of Girifalco.

September

Lucca

September 13, Luminara Historical

Wedding (L U)

Beginning in September, Life at the castle: the historic event, during which they are reconstructed through the atmosphere of medieval dinners, parades in costume and representation of various moments of local history.

October

Orciatico (PI)

Chestnut Festival, a holiday recognized at the national level in this small medieval village that still retains the ancient characteristics, in itself, called the Jewel of the High Valdera.

November

6-7 November in Palazzo Borghese

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