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…
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Santa Luce| Lake Nature Reserve
Between the Pisan hills and the sea on the coast lies Lake Santa Luce, an artificial reservoir created in the…
San Giuliano Terme | “Torta coi bischeri” cake
Imagine a soft cream made with white rice, dark chocolate, pinenuts, candied fruit, raisins and spices in a shortcrust pastry pie. It is called the “Torta co’…
Pisa | Church of San Nicola
The church of S. Nicola, documented in 1097 as a dependency of the Monastery of S. Michele della Verruca (now…
Pisa | Church of San Michele degli Scalzi
There are records of a Church dedicated to S. Michele from the year 1025, but it was rebuilt with the…
Pisa | Church of San Michele in Borgo
The church, one of the oldest in Pisa and built on a pre-existing temple dedicated to Mars, is mentioned for…
Pisa | Miracles Square – Leaning Tower
On the 9th of August 1173 the foundation works of what was the bell tower of the Cathedral began, but…
Nature Reserve of Monterufoli Caselli
The reserve is in the heart of the Metalliferous Hills, covers an area of almost 5,000 hectares and is recognized…
San Lorenzo Feast and “Palio” | Guardistallo
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. […]
Agrifiera – Agriculture Market Fair | Riparbella
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 […]
“Sagra del popone” – The Melon Festival | Pomaia
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 […]
International Festival at the Roman Theatre | Volterra
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 […]