Events

The Scoppio del Carro, which literally means "explosion of the cart", is an old folk tradition that takes place every Easter Sunday in Florence. The nine-meter tall opulent cart, packed with fireworks and other pyrotechnics, explodes giving it a spectacular show for thousands of eyes at the Piazza del Duomo. It is a truly breathtaking experience you shouldn’t miss. The event commemorates the victory of the First Crusade when Europeans took siege over the city of Jerusalem claiming Christianity. Florentine crusader knight Pazzino de' Pazzi was the first to raise the Christian flag above ...

If you’re looking for the best time to visit San Miniato, it’s definitely the 3 last weekends of November during the White Truffle Festival. You’ll have a chance to learn more about the local traditional recipes and celebrate the taste of Tuscan truffle to the fullest. The National White Truffle Exhibition in San Miniato takes place in November when the truffle hunt is at its peak of ripeness and goodness. All the gourmets and truffle lovers flock to the Via Sanminiatese where the event itself is happening. During the festival, the old city center gets filled with fragrances. You can ...