150 years of celebrating one of Italy's most prized Carnivals is certainly quite a milestone! The city of Viareggio in Tuscany's very first edition was held in 1873, exactly 150 years ago, and since then it has become one of the biggest festivals in the world. This year's ...

So you're finally visiting the magnificent art city of Pisa in Tuscany! It has been your lifelong dream, on your bucket list, or possibly, you've been here before. I want to let you in on a little secret that I only just discovered myself. Recently, ...

If you've been dreaming about a getaway in the Tuscan hills and are ready to make that dream a reality, allow us to suggest staying at the Il Casalino B&B farmhouse. Immersed in the wide-open countryside known as the Lower Merse Nature Reserve (Riserva Naturale ...

What could be better than bundling up in your warmest winter clothes and strolling down the cobblestone streets of a fairytale-like Italian village this Christmas? Now imagine sipping on a luscious hot chocolate or perhaps mulled wine while you admire the town's light displays, Christmas ...

"Crazy Christmas" in Palazzuolo sul Senio Christmas market, street food, music and nativity scenes in the quaint historic village near Florence   Where: Historic center of Palazzuolo sul Senio (province of Florence) When: December 10, 11, 2022 Who is it for: Everyone who loves Christmas Tickets: None required Official website: Facebook Page Pro Loco Palazzuolo sul Senio  

It's that time of year once again and in Italy, from hilltop villages to major cities, the magic of Christmas is truly in the air! The Christmas markets in central Italy are some of the best and where you are sure to find that handmade, ...

"Empoli Città del Natale" 2022 From 19 November to 8 January 2023 Rides, light installations, ice rink, Christmas market, "snow", light projections, Santa Claus' magic world, a Christmas train, a Lego village, and a Ferris wheel!  Where: In Empoli's historic center Who is it for: everyone who loves Christmas! Tickets: none required ...

Christmas Market in Arezzo, Tuscany From November 19- December 26, 2022 Christmas market, food and beverage, light shows, Lego house, and Santa Claus' house Where: Arezzo's historic center Who is it for: Anyone who loves the Holidays Tickets: None required (exception: Santa's house and Lego house) Official website: Mercatini Natale di Arezzo

San Miniato White Truffle Market Fair November 12/13, 19/20, 26/27, 2022 51st Edition: "Truffles For Future" Where: San Miniato's Historic Center  Who is it for: Everyone Tickets: None required Official Website: San Miniato Promozione's Facebook Page 

The Medici Chapels are the mausoleum of the noble family that ruled the city of Florence and Tuscany for about three centuries (except for some brief interruptions). Who Were the Medici? The family was originally from the village of Cafaggiolo in the Mugello. Somewhere during the 12th ...