O’ Live Tuscany like the locals do
Have a caffè corretto. Grab a lampredotto sandwich at the local food market. Partecipate in “tiro del cacio”. Enjoy the local village feasts, folklore and traditions. Get into the daily life in Tuscany and check out local happenings and the curiosities near your holiday home.
Historical football Florence – June
Historical football Florence is played every year in June in Piazza Santa Croce in Florence . Calcio Storico, the game has its origins in etruscan
San Giovanni in Florence 24th June
San Giovanni in Florence 24th of June. Mid summer celebrations ! San Giovanni is the patron of Florence, and is celebrated with historical processions in the
Sagra Tuscan Village Feast
Great local food in good company – Try Sagra Tuscan Village Feast! All informed travellers know, that the best food is served where the local
Easter in Florence
Easter in Florence is celebrated with Brindellone! Easter is an important celebration in Tuscany and is marked with religious traditions all around the region. The most important Easter
Viareggio Carnival
Viareggio Carnival is celebrated in the end of February, beginning of March, as the ending of the long winter period. The celebrations lasts almost a month,
Fried courgette flowers
Everything is good fried, even the slippers. Try fried courgette flowers! Delicious, decorative and very elegant starter in weddings and special occasions. You can fry
Adventure Park in Pratolino
Adventure park in Pratolino is situated right next to the Unesco protected Demidoff park in Pratolino, the adventure park is a lovely space in the green
Florence Marathon 2015
Florence Marathon last weekend on November. Join the crowd of nearly 10.000 runners in one of the most beautiful Renaissance towns in the world! November in
Castello Di Verrazzano
Tuscan vineyards are often situated in massive old castles and magnificent country estates. Today the properties are producers of excellent local wines, but also very
Opera Concerts in Tuscany
Musica Maestro! Opera concerts in Tuscany! Opera lirica! Opera is big in northern Italy, where Giuseppe Verdi lived and worked. The Verona Opera Festival is one
Thermal Baths in Tuscany
One of the Tuscan specialities are the thermal baths in Tuscany. The naturally hot mineral water has a soothing and healing qualities, specially on skin and the
Great Food in Florence
Great food in Florence, dining with rustic charm! Looking for great food and rustic charm in Florence? Here’s Olive’s selection of few charming restaurants and