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Colors of Tuscany - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Ponte Vecchio The best way to get acquainted with the culture and traditions of Tuscany is to visit the picturesque town of Montepulciano at the end of September. For the last few years it has been a regular venue for one of the most important and interesting cultural events in the region, the Festival of Crafts. The first festival was held recently, in 2007; since then it has become an annual event. It is considered one of the most interesting in the region.
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The festival starts on the last Friday of September and lasts for 7 days; local potters and blacksmiths, lace makers and wood carvers, goldsmiths and other craftsmen take part in the holiday. During the event, there is an interesting trade fair, where you can see the most interesting works of artisans and buy your favorite things.
Everyone interested in learning the art of handicraft can take part in master classes. The main part of celebrations is held at Piazza Grande, the main towns square. It becomes a very busy place, where music and other live entertainment events don’t stop from early morning until late at night. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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In September, an interesting event called Estate Fiorentina takes place in Florence. The festival is complemented with a variety of cultural and recreational activities; it includes open-air film representations and music concerts, exhibitions of contemporary art and contests. Entertainment is provided in a variety of areas of Florence; museums and cultural centers traditionally take part in the festival.
Palazzo dell Orologio August is associated with Sagra culinary festivals, which are held in various cities of Tuscany and are well-known to gourmets from around the world. It is noteworthy that every year the festival is dedicated to a particular dish; best Tuscan chefs compete to cook the best of it. During the festival, guests are offered not only to taste delicious national food, but also to learn how to cook popular dishes. Tuscany is rich in interesting cultural traditions that are disclosed in days of local celebrations.
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Unique landmarks in Tuscany and around

Riva Lofts Hotel

From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”
Check on the map:   Distance from Tuscany center - 30.4 km.
However, the building remained in the status of a craft center for a short time. It was empty for a long time before the hotel was opened in it. Famous Italian architect Claudio Nardi worked on the design of the hotel. His daughter Alicia was his main assistant in this project. It was possible to preserve the original design elements as much as possible during the reconstruction of the building. Some rooms have a fireplace. Some apartments have a terrace. … Read further

Ponte Vecchio

From the series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
Check on the map:   Distance from Tuscany center - 31.3 km.
The houses are just one of the many remarkable peculiarities of the bridge Ponte Vecchi. It is located in the narrowest part of the river and has been used since the opening as the location of the commercial tents. More than 600 years ago the city's best butcheries were on the bridge. Today you can find jewelery and souvenir shops in their place. The length of the stone bridge is 30 meters. Since the foundation, it is allowed to build only the wooden houses on it. … Read further

Old Town of San Gimignano

From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map:   Distance from Tuscany center - 18.4 km.
So, the well-off locals tried to underline their crucial finance and social status. That’s why it was spent a lot of money for the building. According to the historical data, in the Medieval time, there were built about 60 towers but only 14 were saved until today. Torre Grossa is the tallest tower in San Gimignano, with 54 meters high. Torre del Diavolo is the most mysterious, twin towers Torri Dei Salvucci are the most beautiful. … Read further

Traditions and festivals in cities around Tuscany

Florence
Perhaps, temperament is the main national feature of local people. They are also quite expansive and are very sociable. Local residents are very flattered when visitors are interested in sightseeing, show excitement towards the local culture and observe historical ... Open »
Siena
They put up long tables with lots of treats along the streets and feed homeless and needy. The tradition of street banquets has preserved to this day; as many years ago, today the festival can’t be imagined without an abundance of treats. One of the most popular and ... Open »
Lucca
Lucca is a city of haute culture and arts. Besides this is an established place of an exciting original event being Lucca Comics and Game Festival. The fest was first held in 1966 and since that time the engaging festival taking place at the end of October has been ... Open »
Pisa
The holiday is opened with a grand parade which is followed then with the main entertaining event of the day being a boat race. The regatta is an impressive and rather emotional event which will be of great interest for all tourists and city guests. The name of the ... Open »
Livorno
Some of them may seem quite funny to foreign guests. For example, in the spring, they hold a thematic beans festival called La Sagra del Baccello. Beans are a very important component of traditional cooking for locals. A beautiful celebration on the occasion of legume ... Open »
Viareggio
In the memory of that brilliant event was organized a parade of carts in Viareggio, which has been celebrated till our days. As a rule, figures of famous politicians and stars are put in these carts. For many years Burlamacco has remained the main symbol of the ... Open »
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