Today if you pass by Florence city center you can see the Carro Matto, a dummy cart filled with wine bottles. A bit of history Carro Matto is a “Crazy Cart“,…
Florence celebrations
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In Florence this week we celebrate the Rificolona, ancient and typical tradition of Florence and surroundings. The rificolona is a paper lantern lighted with a candle and put on top of…
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This is the fourth weekend in June and is a special one since on Sunday we celebrate Saint John the Baptist, San Giovanni, that is patron of Florence and other cities…
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On June 24th Florence celebrates its beloved patron San Giovanni with several events, such as Calcio Storico Fiorentino and the great fireworks at night. A bit of history Initially the patron…
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It’s going to be another busy weekend in Tuscanywith lots of great events all around. Let’s see them together! Medieval Festivals and Celebrations Started on June 13th and goes on until…
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Calcio Storico Fiorentino is one of the most ancient traditions in Florencethat has been the same for over five centuries. A bit of history It is an early form of football,…
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IGNEUS 1068 is the stunning re-enactment of Florence history in the Middle Ages. It takes places on Saturday and Sunday June 9th and 10th. In 1068 Pietro da Pavia, called Mezzabarba,…