Archive for 'April'

  

Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Town of Montefioralle
Visit the delicious ‘Frittelle Festival’ in Montefioralle on 15th and 16th March to try lots of tasty treats! Frittelle are delicious fried rice cakes that are cooked in a huge cauldron of oil in the main square of the village.

This charming event attracts hundreds of people from nearby towns and villages as well as curious tourists who want to try this exceptionally tasty snack so why not come along for yourself and savour its rich flavour?

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Greve in Chianti, only four kilometres from Montefioralle where you can experience the festive season here in March!     Read More
Posted in: April, Chianti, Events, Food and Wine, Localities, March, Products & Specialities

  

Friday, April 4, 2014
The exploding cart outside florence's cathedral
Easter is a big calendar event in Tuscany so why not do something different and celebrate it over here with us! There are lots of events and venues for you to choose from on your arrival and you can be sure that the weather will be warm for your holiday. Choose from an extensive range of gorgeous Tuscany holiday villas across the region where you will be close to the Easter festivities!

In Bibbona town, witness the exciting Palio delle Botti which takes place during the Easter celebrations where neighbouring towns come together to race wine barrels down a hill!

Or visit the artistic city of Florence where many superb events take place, including the ‘Exploding Cart’ which is hosted outside the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore during the 11am mass. A fantastic fireworks display lasts for twenty minutes as the bells ring and people celebrate the new calendar year of the Catholic Church.     Read More
Posted in: April, Big Cities, Events, Florence, Localities

  

Friday, February 24, 2012
Mostra Internazionale dell’Artigianato
The Mostra Internazionale dell'Artigianato is one of the most famous Trade Fairs in Italy. Every year you can see the handcrafted products of the ancient Florentine Workshops and see some of the fantastic arts that are being rediscovered by this fair.

There is an abundance of culture, arts, handicraft and more new creative styles at this event. There are some unique pieces modelled by experienced craftsmen.

There are distinct areas that are divided up into pavilions such as: The Italian Regions, Region of Tuscany, Visions, Handicrafts, Slow Cities and much more.     Read More
Posted in: April, Events, Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Products & Specialities

  

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Cart Decorazioni
Planning a holiday around Easter? Why not make your destination the beautiful area of Florence in Italy? In Florence there is a folk tradition at Easter called the Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) where a cart, packed full of fireworks and other forms of pyrotechnics, is lit on Easter Sunday in the Piazza del Duomo.
It is a wonderful display of colour that is not to be missed!

Not only can you see this wonderful event, but also the fantastic sights of Florence that are not just limited to one day a year.

The city is truly spectacular, being considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, it is famous for it's art and architecture and also it's cultural heratige. In history it has been ruled by the powerful Medici family who are in many ways linked to the pope and the famous renaissance artists such as Michealangelo.     Read More
Posted in: April, Events, Florence, Localities