Places itineraries trips & events Around Tuscany
Winter
Befana - An Italian Christmas Tradition

Befana – An Italian Christmas Tradition

In Italian folklore, La Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout the country on Epiphany Eve
81 TOP Christmas Markets, food and music events in Tuscany

81 TOP Christmas Markets, food and music events in Tuscany

A complete list of all the food and wine feasts, the music concerts, the Christmas markets in Tuscany during Xmas time!
A musical homage to Vasari in Arezzo

A musical homage to Vasari in Arezzo

In occasion of the 500th anniversary of his birth, the city of Arezzo decided to celebrate one of his most important citizen Giorgio Vasari with a musical event and free guided tours to the churches hosting...
Abetone – ski capital of Tuscany

Abetone – ski capital of Tuscany

The great thing about Abetone is that it is compact yet has plenty of ski miles, loads of diverse accommodation and a brilliant safety record.
10 reasons to visit Tuscany in winter

10 reasons to visit Tuscany in winter

Winter in Tuscany? Of course it’s cold, but not as cold as other European cities. It rains quite a bit as well, but you’ll have the opportunity to discover an amazing landscape you won’t soon forget,...
Tuscany in HDR by Ken Kaminesky

Tuscany in HDR by Ken Kaminesky

Ken Kaminesky's HDR pictures of Florence
Rioni: Carnival in Viareggio neighbourhoods

Rioni: Carnival in Viareggio neighbourhoods

The Viareggio Carnival’s heart beats during the neighbourhood’s feasts, called “Rioni”
Carnival events in Tuscany 2011

Carnival events in Tuscany 2011

When does Carnevale take place in Tuscany? What is it exactly? Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent. It takes place 40 days before Easter in which the date varies but normally the main events...
The charm of Viareggio and Versilia in winter

The charm of Viareggio and Versilia in winter

Versilia: what to see and what to do in winter
Viareggio Carnival Floats

Viareggio Carnival Floats

Viareggio Carnival: Tuscany's most famous parade with floats and tons of confetti
Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Tuscany

Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Tuscany

Love itineraries to make you experience an unforgettable St. Valentine's day in Tuscany
Jewish traditions in Tuscany

Jewish traditions in Tuscany

January the 27th is the Shoah Memory Day: here's a post about the Jewish traditions in Tuscany