Events in Tuscany
Viareggio. Viareggio Carnival
Carnival. Procession of allegorical wagon parading
in Viareggio city.
Firenze.
Easter. Ancient propitiatory rite, dated back to
17th century. During the Easter mass, the bishop
lights the "small dove", a paper-pulp and plaster rocket, which,
on good fated years reaches the high altar, on ill fated years
the wagon "explodes" letting off crackers.
Siena. Palio of Siena
2nd July and 16th August. In
"Piazza del Campo", the Sienese quarters battles in a horse ride.
It's an ancient event, lively and fascinating event today, and
it's very important event in Siena.
San Miniato. Truffle Festival
November. Market and Exhibition of White Truffle
from San Miniato. Three weeks of truffle tasting, shows,
exhibitions, congresses and cultural events.