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Tuscany: Gastronomic Festivals in October

Towns and villages of Tuscany hold various gastronomic festivals regularly from May to October. These events are dedicated to some product or dish typical for this area. Usually such festivals are organized on days-off. Sometimes they last for a couple of weekends. Fairs are often combined with diverse entertainment program. The October of 2011 offers a number of gastronomic events in Tuscany.

The Palio in Siena

The Palio (Palio di Siena) is the main event in the life of the Tuscan city of Siena.

The Viareggio Carnival 2011 Announcement

Viareggio, located in Tuscany, Italy, invites you to the carnival again. The feast will open on Saturday, February 19, at 16:00 on Mazzini Square (Piazza Mazzini). The grand opening is devoted to the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy.

Chocolate aroma of Tuscany

Tuscan cuisine is famous around the world for its simple manner of cooking. Often people call it “peasant cuisine”. Yet Tuscan chefs are capable of conquering any peaks of skills and can create elite delicacies. The fifth Chocolate Fair in Florence this y
James Bond in Siena - Tuscany

James Bond in Siena

The new sequel about British super agent James Bond is going to be performed in Siena movie theatres in November. The 22nd episode of the famous saga is called “Quantum of Solace". The premiere was first presented at the press conference 24th January, 200
Viareggio masks - Tuscany

Viareggio masks

31st October at high noon is the deadline for Viareggio masks sketches presentation. The masks will decorate the Viareggio carnival in 2009. Viareggio holiday is different from a traditional masquerade in Venice. Only kids change their usual clothing and
Tuscan cuisine and saffron

Tuscan cuisine and saffron

10-19 October Florence, Seina and Grosseto will organize the number of events dedicated to only one theme: The usage of spices in cooking, cosmetics and medicine. Saffron is going to be the “V.I.P.” of all the discussions. This plant is being cultivated o

Tuscan gold

Olive trees have become a distinguishing feature for Lucca, one of the Tuscan provinces. Subtle olive-woods landscape is, perhaps, the main source of delight for Tuscan visitors. Local people are likely to perceive rolling hills with olive trees natural

The festival of craft in Tuscany

Montepulciano, a Tuscan town (Province of Siena) opens Handicraft Festival on Friday, September, 26th. It will last till Sunday, October, 5th. It’s already the second festival which has been organized by the community of the professional craftsmen. This

Elba isola musicale d’Europa-2008

Elba isola musicale d’Europa-2008

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The Festival of the Thrush in Montalcino 2012
The festival of the thrush or Sagra del Tordo is held in the old Tuscan town of Montalcino on the last October weekend. Thousands of tourists go to Montalcino while the festival. If you want to see the festival of the thrush, you should take care of accommodation in Montalcino in advance. It’s better to come a bit earlier for the festival. On the day of the competition, you will have to leave your car far away in the valley and walk a couple of kilometers up. Don’t forget to ask your landlords to help you buy tickets for the ceremonial dinner and the tournament.
Tuscany: Gastronomic Festivals in October
Towns and villages of Tuscany hold various gastronomic festivals regularly from May to October. These events are dedicated to some product or dish typical for this area. Usually such festivals are organized on days-off. Sometimes they last for a couple of weekends. Fairs are often combined with diverse entertainment program. The October of 2011 offers a number of gastronomic events in Tuscany.
Tarot Garden
The Tarot garden as a work of art is a combination of landscape design, sculpture and architecture. The garden is located on the southern slope of the Garavicchio hill in the Tuscan Maremma, a few kilometers away from the town of Capalbio. The Franko-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle created it.