Archive for 'July'

  

View of Certaldo
Wondering what to do on your summer holiday to Tuscany this year? Then look no further than this selection of ten fantastic events taking place in this magnificent region between June and September! Stay in a peaceful luxury villa rental in Tuscany where you can unwind in peaceful surroundings after a few days of festival attendance!

1) Palio di Siena – This famous event takes place on the 2nd July and the 16th of August in the city’s Piazza del Campo and draws thousands of spectators each year. This historical celebration dates back to 1633 and is a truly endeared tradition of Siena.     Read More

  

View of Theatre of Silence near Lajatico
Only forty kilometres south-east of Pisa is the little town of Lajatico which sits on a hilly terrain at the opening of Val di Chiana. There are quite a number of cute little villages that make up the Lajatico area. Tourists could easily walk around hamlets like Orciatico, Spedaletto and La Sterza and admire their quaint beauty. Book a gorgeous villa with swimming pool in Lajatico and soak in those hot sun rays!

Lajatico is undoubtedly most famous for being the birthplace of the world renowned Italian singer Andrea Bocelli. This singing sensation has not forgotten his roots either as he and several other creative founded a superb music event that takes place beside Lajatico every year in July.     Read More

  

Puppet depicting La Befana
Do you wish to embrace the heart and soul of Tuscany during your vacation here? Then check out many of these enchanting festivals and fairs across the region that lift community spirits to new heights and offer visitors a wonderful experience of colourful sights, sounds and smells.

Stay in a lavish luxury villa in Tuscany, awarded five stars for its beauty, views and amenities. Here you can relax in the warm sunshine after a few days of travelling around some thrilling Tuscan events!

If you’re here for a magical Christmas vacation in Tuscany then you’re sure to experience the ‘Befana' or 'La Festa dell' Epifania’ which is the ‘Feast of the Epiphany’ on the 6th of January.     Read More

  

Horse race of Palio di Siena
July is a magnificent month to spend in Tuscany as many festivals take place here during this time of the summer! The first date of the Palio di Siena takes place here on the 2nd July in the city and the second takes place on the 16th August. The entire Piazza del Campo in the city centre is covered in sand and prepared for the high speed horse racing that will take place around it. The different districts of Siena or the contrade each dress in their area colours and ready themselves to race towards victory.

Stay in a beautiful holiday rental in Siena where you can be close to all the action!     Read More

  

Teatro del silenzio
When on your travels through Tuscany, be sure to visit a unique attraction in the area of Lajatico called Teatro del Silenzio which means ‘The Theatre of Silence’. This is an open air amphitheatre space in the peaceful countryside carved into the lands. Close to the town of Volterra, the Teatro del Silenzio opens itself to the public only one day a year for an evening of magical performances. Stay in a magnificent villa rental in Lajatico where you can easily visit this beautiful attraction.     Read More