Archive for 'September'

  

Monday, July 20, 2015
Medieval dining
2015 is the Year of Archaeology in Tuscany and, due to this there are many events taking place which celebrate the history of the region. Each summer in Tuscany, there are countless food festivals, one in almost every town and something on somewhere in the region each weekend.

This traditional passion for food and the commemoration of the rich historical heritage of Tuscany are being combined this summer in a series of special events, tours, shows, exhibits and dinners.     Read More
Posted in: August, Events, Food and Wine, July, Museums & Galleries, September, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Soldiers, Giostra Del Saracino, Arezzo
Every year in the evening of the second last Saturday of June and the afternoon of the first Sunday of September, the town of Arezzo in Tuscany holds an event called la Giostra del Saracino, or simply il Saracino, or The Joust of the Saracen in English.

Born in Medieval times as a military training exercise, it is now a great festival in the city which brings together tradition, history, food, music and costumes.

Stay in a nearby luxury villa with a pool and enjoy this exciting festival, full of events for the whole family!     Read More
Posted in: Events, June, September

  

Thursday, April 16, 2015
Quarrata town
Spend a delightful few hours in the town of Quarrata in Pistoia province. This town is actually made up of seventeen frazioni including the village of Casini and the hamlet of Olmi.

Stay in a gorgeous villa in Seano which is only four kilometres away from Quarrata.

There are several enchanting attractions in the town including the ideally named ‘Villa Magic’.
This was an ancient castle that dates back to 1320 and in 1583, was acquired by the Medici family.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Localities, September, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Portrait of Napoleon
2014 marks the two hundred year anniversary of the landing of the French Captain Napoleon Bonaparte on Elba Island.

On May 4th 1814, Napoleon was sent here in exile but managed to create quite a wonderful life here during his ten month stay. He did great work in transforming Elba island into a commercial hub and vastly improved the education, government, Industrial and transport systems here.

He was endeared by the people and this Bicentennial marks that in a ten month series of exciting events!

Come and stay in a stunning villa in Marina di Campo on Elba Island where you can easily tour around and experience all the delights this Tuscan archipelago gem has to offer!     Read More
Posted in: Events, Islands, Localities, September

  

Thursday, July 31, 2014
Populonia archaeological site
Continuing from our introductory article on Ten fantastic summer events taking place in Tuscany, here’s the rest of our exciting list! Why not book into a beautiful villa rental in Tuscany to enjoy relaxing at between your festival attendance?

6) Terre di Siena Festival – This marvellous events runs from June to September, most of which takes place in Siena city with some others hosted in surrounding towns and villages. It encompasses other Sienese celebrations like the Val d’Orcia Festival, Montepulciano’s International Art Exhibition and the Chigiana Musical summer Festival among many more. You could spend a very festive summer in Siena this year!     Read More
Posted in: August, Events, July, September