If visitors enjoy immersing themselves into the passionate festivals that are hosted all across Italy throughout the year, they would thoroughly enjoy a trip to the region of Mugello in Northern Tuscany where there’s always a party going on!
There are many beautiful villas and rental accommodation in this area where tourists can rest themselves after long days and nights of enjoying the uplifting events all across Mugello. Take a look to Podere Fortuna and Borgo la Fratta to see an example of our accommodations.
As mentioned in a related article, there are nine main towns and hamlets in the area which are packed with fascinating historical and architectural sites, water and land activities and much more to enrich the visitor’s experience. If your holiday to Tuscany falls around any of the following festival dates, it would be an excellent opportunity to observe the passion and love that the people of Tuscany pour into their celebrations!
There are many beautiful villas and rental accommodation in this area where tourists can rest themselves after long days and nights of enjoying the uplifting events all across Mugello. Take a look to Podere Fortuna and Borgo la Fratta to see an example of our accommodations.
As mentioned in a related article, there are nine main towns and hamlets in the area which are packed with fascinating historical and architectural sites, water and land activities and much more to enrich the visitor’s experience. If your holiday to Tuscany falls around any of the following festival dates, it would be an excellent opportunity to observe the passion and love that the people of Tuscany pour into their celebrations!
Tourists would love to take plenty of colourful photographs at the Corpus Christi festival in nearby Scarperia on the fourth Sunday of May where the streets are covered with elaborate flower pictures. Or get the cameras out for Renaissance day, held here on the first Sunday in September where everyone dresses up in 16th century attire and takes part in recreating what life would have been like during this exciting period. There are musicians playing on the streets, archery demonstrations and stalls filled with the dishes and crafts of the time to truly authenticate this interesting historical experience!
In late May, the Palio della Fortezza is held in the town of San Piero a Sieve. Four districts of the town compete in a series of trials relating to the legend of the snake ‘Regalo’ who was fabled to slither around St. Martins Fortress in the town. On Saturday July 6th this year, a fantastic music festival called ‘Ingorgo Sonaro’ is also hosted here which draws thousands of people from all over the country. The historical town centre is transformed into a massive disco area with DJ’s set up in different areas which is sure to be an epic experience for music loving visitors!
In late May, the Palio della Fortezza is held in the town of San Piero a Sieve. Four districts of the town compete in a series of trials relating to the legend of the snake ‘Regalo’ who was fabled to slither around St. Martins Fortress in the town. On Saturday July 6th this year, a fantastic music festival called ‘Ingorgo Sonaro’ is also hosted here which draws thousands of people from all over the country. The historical town centre is transformed into a massive disco area with DJ’s set up in different areas which is sure to be an epic experience for music loving visitors!
The nearby town of Vicchio is home to the spectacular ‘Etnica’ event during July and August
which visitors are sure to enjoy. Several gardens and squares in the town are beautifully decorated to become outdoor cinemas! Their ‘Movies under the Stars’ programme is a huge success every year and draws thousands of locals and tourists alike.
On August 15th, any tourists holidaying in the area should flock to the large Bilancino Lake in the centre of the region where a stunning fireworks display is held on the shores. There are few sights more magnificent than the glittering reflection of this illuminating display on the water!
Visitors are guaranteed to have a fun filled few days if they head to the ‘Graticola D’oro’ festival in Marradi which runs from the last week in July until August 10th. The town is brimming with dancing and singing competitions, parades, water games, food and craft stalls and much more. Five neighbourhoods within the town compete in a series of tests to win the ‘Graticola D’oro’.
This is just the tip of the iceberg regarding all the wonderful events held in Mugello throughout the year so there’s a high probability that your visit to this region will fall on a festival of some sort. It’s a brilliant place to visit and enjoy the cultural and historical delights of the Tuscan region.
which visitors are sure to enjoy. Several gardens and squares in the town are beautifully decorated to become outdoor cinemas! Their ‘Movies under the Stars’ programme is a huge success every year and draws thousands of locals and tourists alike.
On August 15th, any tourists holidaying in the area should flock to the large Bilancino Lake in the centre of the region where a stunning fireworks display is held on the shores. There are few sights more magnificent than the glittering reflection of this illuminating display on the water!
Visitors are guaranteed to have a fun filled few days if they head to the ‘Graticola D’oro’ festival in Marradi which runs from the last week in July until August 10th. The town is brimming with dancing and singing competitions, parades, water games, food and craft stalls and much more. Five neighbourhoods within the town compete in a series of tests to win the ‘Graticola D’oro’.
This is just the tip of the iceberg regarding all the wonderful events held in Mugello throughout the year so there’s a high probability that your visit to this region will fall on a festival of some sort. It’s a brilliant place to visit and enjoy the cultural and historical delights of the Tuscan region.
