PALIO DELLA BALESTRA
Read moreA battle organised between archers of Gubbio and those of Sansepolcro, in period costumes. It is then the entire village which adorns its streets, the windows of shops. This Palio is composed of two battles: first place in Gubbio has in May and second place in Sansepolcro has in September.
LE PALIO DE PISTOIA
Read moreThe medieval atmosphere of the city becomes fever at the traditional Palio, namely «The Bear Game» which takes place on 25 July. As its name indicates, it is a game that consists of trip the targets on the circular route of the Dome Square. The bear is the emblem of the city winner in the form of a trophy.
FESTIVAL PISTOIA BLUES
Read moreThis festival receives groups from all over the world, one of Italy's best blues festivals. It takes place in the last week of June. Information Tel (055) 21 622.
SAGRADA DELLA BISTECCA
Read moreIt is the feast of Tuscan gastronomy on August 14 th and 15 th, featuring the local steak. The majority of restaurants in the city prepare a special menu for the occasion.
SAGRA DEL TARTUFO MARZUOLO
In Certaldo, in its picturesque medieval streets, during the month of ...Read more
PALIO DELLA BALESTRA
Read moreA national tournoi shot in ancient costumes, according to a tradition of the th century, in honour of San Paolino, patron saint of the city.
BALESTRO DEL GIRIFALCO
Read moreThe city is the frame of the rustic Course race. She objects to cows three quarters of the city, whose inhabitants encouragent encourage their champions and amazing mounts.
FESTA DEL LARDO DI COLONNATA
Read moreGourmets cannot miss this famous celebration in honour of Colonnata's bacon. With its subtle fragrance and incredible refinement (especially for fat!), this ancestral specialty, once considered the poor man's dish, has been recognized as a PGI since 2004. The bacon is matured for at least six months in basins made of Carrara marble rubbed with garlic, called "conche", with salt, spices and herbs (rosemary, sage...). A delight!
GIORNATE FAI DI PRIMAVERA
Read moreDuring the "Giornate Fai di Primavera" (the equivalent of our Heritage Days), several unknown palaces, places and other private sites are exceptionally open to the public. Unusual and generally free, for all tastes and ages, these visits are an opportunity to explore Florence differently, but also the Tuscan hinterland. The dates vary each year, coinciding with the first weekend of spring in March.
BRAVIO DELLE BOTTI
The eight districts of the proud wine-producing city of Montepulciano are ...Read more
GIOSTRA DEL SARACINO
On the first Sunday in September, Arezzo plunges into a chivalrous era of ...Read more