Events in Tuscany
Below we highlight a selection of annual events, cultural appointments, food fairs and exhibitions in the region. Try and make a point of combining your stay in Tuscany with one or all of them.
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MARCH/APRIL - LO SCOPPIO DEL CARRO
Easter Sunday in central Florence is the traditional ‘Scoppio del Carro’. A cart in the form of a dovecote is pulled into Piazza del Duomo by two oxen. It is set alight and starts to twist and turn with light and noise supplied by fireworks. A good harvest and fortune for the city in the year ahead is guaranteed.
APRIL - FLOWERS MARKET EXHIBITION
Ont the 27th of April the Lucca's in front of San Frediano Church and the amphitheater square there are lots of stands with flowers. The event is in honor of the Saint Zita, patron of Lucca who's celebrated in this day and .
MAY - MAGGIO MUSICALE FIORENTINO
The Opera Festival in Florence Maggio Fiorentino takes place every year since the 1933 at the Teatro Comunale with a rich program of events, Lyric concerts, classic opera, ballets. www.maggiofiorentino.com
MAY - FLORENCE ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
Florence celebrate the Ice cream with a dedicated Festival. Several locations in the historical center where to taste the delicious Italian ice cream www.firenzegelatofestival.it
JUNE - CALCIO IN COSTUME
The Renaissance football in costume in Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, June
JULY/AUGUST - PALIO DI SIENA
The most famous of Italy’s traditional events. It’s over in 75 seconds and is argued over for a year. Always takes place on the 2nd July and 16th of August.
OCTOBER - LA CASTAGNA IN FESTA
October Chestnut festival of Mount Amiata Mount in Tuscany. Wine cellars, chestnuts, mushrooms and traditions in the medieval hamlet of Arcidosso only 30 minutes form Montalcino.
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