Just outside Florence in the Chianti region, the Grape Festival in Impruneta (or La Festa dell'Uva di Impruneta) is held every September. Ninety-three years later, it has grown to one of the most beloved events in all of Tuscany. The History It began in 1926, in order to promote ...

   Chianti. Chi-an-ti (key-ahn-tee). Even the word itself sounds beautiful and luscious. It's not one of Italy's twenty official "regions", but it is an area within the region of Tuscany. Confusing? Not really.  The Area Chianti is nestled between the rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany's Florence and ...

   Florence is absolutely one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Its great art and culture is known practically all over the world. It's a fascinating city to experience both day and night, strolling through its ancient streets or across the Ponte Vecchio. The historic ...

    The Tuscan city of Florence is a city in constant motion. There's really never a dull moment at any time of year that you visit. The first weekend of September is no exception with the famous Rificolona Festival or the Paper Lantern Festival.  Why Is the ...

   The Palio of San Rocco returns to the town of Figline Valdarno in the Chianti hills once again this year. This traditional event takes place from August 30th to September 3rd, immersing residents and visitors in a typical Tuscan medieval and Renaissance atmosphere.  A Brief History The Palio ...

   Figline Valdarno is nestled in the green hills of Chianti in Tuscany and known for its well-known artists (such as Masaccio). This town is part of the municipality of Florence, but in recent years, it became part of Figline and Incisa Valdarno. Collegiate Church of Santa ...

Celebrating Its 5th Edition"Mugello da Fiaba" is a unique and original festival of literature, theater, music, creativity and art for children, teenagers and their families! This year's edition will be from May 7th to 12th, at Villa Pecori Giraldi, in Borgo San Lorenzo (Florence). The ...

The Black Rooster labels in a unique Collection The latest Chianti Classico labels will be presented by more than 190 producers at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence, on February 11th and 12th. The Chianti Classico DOP Olive Oil from the 2018 harvest will also be presented. The ...

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). The family was  originally from the village of Cafaggiolo in the Mugello. After hearing about the opportunities that trade offered, ...

  The Hot Air Balloon Festival floats over to Florence for two weekends of fun.The great festival dedicated to the air giants takes place at the Visarno Race-course, a few steps from the city centre and the cathedral, on the weekends of October 13-14th and of 20-21st. Hot air balloons will paint ...