In celebration of Saint Mary there is an annual celebration held in Florence called the Festa della Fificolona where children dressed in their Sunday best parade the streets with paper lanterns, a spectacular sight to witness.

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If you are planning a Tuscan summer holiday, plan to attend the Pistoia Blues Festival, one of the most celebrated musical events of the season. There will be trumpets, drums, funky beats, and cool cats to spare.

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The Lucca Summer Festival began in 1998 combining beautiful sounds with a most beautiful surroundings. Summertime is the perfect time of the year to enjoy popular music and vacation, and the Lucca Summer Festival fully entertains this idea.

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Have you ever dreamed of watching classical performances in a real Roman amphitheatre? Then you cannot miss the 2011 season of performances at The Estate Fiesolana.

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Florence attracts many visitors from around the world for the annual Maggio Musicale Art Festival, which will be celebrating its 74th edition this year. Featuring operas, ballets, and concerts, the festival intrigues those from around the local arts community as well as international travelers.

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There's nothing quite like a Tango festival. The music, the dance moves, and flashy clothes and bright colors. It's a truly magical event, and never something to pass up if you enjoy music, dancing, and a bit of culture.

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If you love to see those cyclists come tearing down the finish line, make your way to Florence for the Giro d'Italia bike race in May.

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Florence is known as the land of wine and great food. Many travelers come to enjoy the rich bounty of Italian culture and culinary expertise. The more ambitious travlers come to learn the skills themselves with tuscan cooking lessons.

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Italy is known for wine, villas, and shoes. Learn about one person's travels and discovery of the perfect pair of Florence shoes. Then, get the details of the shoe scene so you can find your own pair.

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The Florence Jazz festival is here again. Don't miss the sweet sounds of cool music echoing across the squares, piazzas, and open air markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to soak in an excellent cultural event.

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