Lajatico | The Fortress of Pietracassia
The Fortress of Pietracassia represents a formidable example of early medieval architecture, among the first Lombard fortifications built in Tuscany…
The Fortress of Pietracassia represents a formidable example of early medieval architecture, among the first Lombard fortifications built in Tuscany…
Between the Pisan hills and the sea on the coast lies Lake Santa Luce, an artificial reservoir created in the…
The reserve is in the heart of the Metalliferous Hills, covers an area of almost 5,000 hectares and is recognized…
09/08/2026 – 10/08/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – Procession through the village streets with the sacred images of St Lorenzo (patron saint) and St Agatha on the evening of 9 August. The day after the feast of the patron saint with the night-time performance of the Palio di San Lorenzo or Palio dell’acqua in Carretta at 21.00 in Piazza della Chiesa in Guardistallo. […]
03/08/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – Its origins can be traced back to the village when the traditional ‘Fiera del Bestiame’ (cattle fair) was held in Riparbella, essentially for cattle. Today it has been transformed into the ‘Agricultural and Old Trades Fair’ (1-3 August) with an exhibition this year in the new PARF garden. Today, it is still possible to see […]
09/08/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – The Sagra del Popone – the Tuscan term for melon – has been held for 46 years at the start of August (8–9 August) in the hamlet of Pomaia. It offers the chance to sample traditional Tuscan dishes, such as tagliatelle with wild boar, vegetable soup or stockfish. Food, dancing and entertainment for two days […]
06/08/2026 – 08/08/2026 @ 21:30 – 23:30 – The 24th international festival takes place from 16 July to 8 August against the backdrop of the Roman Theatre in Volterra, with a programme ranging from drama to dance, and from music to opera, featuring national and international companies. Performances begin at 9.30 pm. This is an international-level event that promotes Volterra and its Roman […]
12/06/2026 – 26/06/2026 @ 21:30 – 23:30 – Three shows with free admission for three Fridays brighten up the programme of cultural events in the area’s hamlets. 16 June h 21:30 SAN MINIATO BASSO – Cultural House: Andrea Muzzi All’Alba perderò 23 June h 21:30 SAN DONATO – Giardino della chiesa – La Ribalta Teatro: Il pelo nell’uovo 7 July h 21:30 ISOLA […]
01/07/2026 @ 10:30 – 19:00 – Summer is the return of featuring jazz, choral music and live performances in the Medicean Villa of Camugliano The programme kicks off on Friday 19 June at 7.30 pm with “Sotto il cielo di Camugliano”, featuring the “Ponsacco Jazz Orchestra Trio”, “Il Duo di Porta Pisana” and the “Nuvole di Voci” choir, in the square […]
14/08/2026 @ 21:30 – 23:30 – The festival dedicated to the Argentine dance takes place in the village of Querceto. 09/08 h. 21:30 | Querceto – Castello Ginori di Querceto | 20€ | Huis Clos libero adattamento dell’omonima opera teatrale di Jean-Paul Sartre theatre and ballet | Compagnia Tocque de Tango | seguito da Milonga DJ Ximena 14/08 h. 19:30| Querceto – Castello Ginori di Querceto | 25€ | La […]
02/09/2026 – 10/09/2026 @ 21:30 – 23:30 – For 26 years, the festival in Calci has been presenting music, theatre, literature and dance performances: a festival program that has featured big names from the worlds of music, opera and the performing arts, with world premieres and highly evocative shows, The first event takes place on Friday 3 July at 9.30 pm on the […]
05/07/2025 – 06/07/2025 @ Tutto il giorno – Two days in the charming medieval village of Montecastelli Pisano for a programme full of initiatives with free admission ranging from art to nature to local food and wine. There are trekking routes, a visit to the Medieval Tower and the Museum of Rural Civilisation, and a tasting of Montecastelli IGT wine.