A Tuscan summer is a time you'll never forget.While beautiful year-round, this region of Italy becomes utterly gorgeous under the summer sun, with stunningly vibrant colours - dark green cypress trees, dark brown olive groves, the bright green of verdant vineyards, the nearly blinding yellow of fields of sunflowers, the pristine white sand of its beaches, and the impossibly blue sky and ocean waters.Truly, this region is a paradise for artists, photographers, and nature lovers alike.And let's not forget the foodies! With so many fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs in season, the cuisine is simply incomparable.[Be sure to sample the fresh tomatoes, which are among the best in the world, and part of nearly every meal.].Visited by millions of holiday-goers during this season, finding the perfect accommodations can be challenging if you intend to visit Tuscany.Villas, fortunately, are available all over the region, and serve as the starting point for your travels through Tuscany.Villas, as examples of local residential architecture are a perfect introduction to local life, providing a backdrop for local craftsmanship and the amazing scenery.In Tuscany, villas are built to suit the climate.Shaded by hillsides or beautiful olive groves and with views of the gorgeous countryside, it's quite tempting to just stay in and relax with a great bottle of Chianti.However, you'd be missing out on of lots of great sites and attractions, some of which are only held during the summer.Listed below are some of the can't-be-missed summer attractions in Tuscany.Villas can always be enjoyed later.Il Palio di Siena.Il Palio di Siena, one of Tuscany's most spectacular bi-annual events, is a horse race held on the 2nd of July and 16th of August in Siena in honour of the Virgin Mary.Preceded by a magnificent pageant, the Corteo Storico, the race itself features jockeys riding bareback around the Piazza del Campo three times, navigating treacherous turns on dirt tracks.Usually lasting no more than 90 seconds, jockeys and horses tear through the track, hell-bent on victory.Unlike normal races, only the horse needs to cross the finish line in this race as jockeys often become unseated due to the breakneck speed of the race.James Bond fans may be interested to learn that the Palio was featured in the 2008 film, Quantum of Solace.Festa di San Giovanni.The Festa di San Giovanni is celebrated in Florence on the 24th of June to honour its patron saint, San Giovanni Battista, otherwise known as St.John the Baptist.Drawing both faithful and merely curious from all over the world, this celebration comprises many events, including a traditional parade through the centre of Florence, an often-hilarious Calcio Storico (medieval football) match in Piazza di Santa Croce, and, later in the evening, a spectacular fireworks display over the Piazzale Michelangelo on the Arno River.During the festival, stalls sell pork roasted with herbs, snails, and other local delicacies--a definite treat for foodies!Mercantia.Mercantia, which has been described as a medieval theatre, is the most symbolic cultural festival in Certaldo and in the Tuscan region.Famous for its originality and peculiarity of its form, it has been held every year since 1988.For five nights in July, the streets of Certaldo Alto are taken over by a medieval village.In this amazing performance arts event, actors, magicians, minstrels, jesters, and all sorts of performers come together to entertain and provide a glimpse of medieval life.Visitors are encouraged to don costumes and join the fun.
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An Unforgettable Tuscan Summer
A Tuscan summer is a time you'll never forget.While beautiful year-round, this region of Italy becomes utterly gorgeous under the summer sun, with stunningly vibrant colours - dark green cypress trees, dark brown olive groves, the bright green of verdant vineyards, the nearly blinding yellow of fields of sunflowers, the pristine white sand of its beaches, and the impossibly blue sky and ocean waters.Truly, this region is a paradise for artists, photographers, and nature lovers alike.And let's not forget the foodies! With so many fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs in season, the cuisine is simply incomparable.[Be sure to sample the fresh tomatoes, which are among the best in the world, and part of nearly every meal.].Visited by millions of holiday-goers during this season, finding the perfect accommodations can be challenging if you intend to visit Tuscany.Villas, fortunately, are available all over the region, and serve as the starting point for your travels through Tuscany.Villas, as examples of local residential architecture are a perfect introduction to local life, providing a backdrop for local craftsmanship and the amazing scenery.In Tuscany, villas are built to suit the climate.Shaded by hillsides or beautiful olive groves and with views of the gorgeous countryside, it's quite tempting to just stay in and relax with a great bottle of Chianti.However, you'd be missing out on of lots of great sites and attractions, some of which are only held during the summer.Listed below are some of the can't-be-missed summer attractions in Tuscany.Villas can always be enjoyed later.Il Palio di Siena.Il Palio di Siena, one of Tuscany's most spectacular bi-annual events, is a horse race held on the 2nd of July and 16th of August in Siena in honour of the Virgin Mary.Preceded by a magnificent pageant, the Corteo Storico, the race itself features jockeys riding bareback around the Piazza del Campo three times, navigating treacherous turns on dirt tracks.Usually lasting no more than 90 seconds, jockeys and horses tear through the track, hell-bent on victory.Unlike normal races, only the horse needs to cross the finish line in this race as jockeys often become unseated due to the breakneck speed of the race.James Bond fans may be interested to learn that the Palio was featured in the 2008 film, Quantum of Solace.Festa di San Giovanni.The Festa di San Giovanni is celebrated in Florence on the 24th of June to honour its patron saint, San Giovanni Battista, otherwise known as St.John the Baptist.Drawing both faithful and merely curious from all over the world, this celebration comprises many events, including a traditional parade through the centre of Florence, an often-hilarious Calcio Storico (medieval football) match in Piazza di Santa Croce, and, later in the evening, a spectacular fireworks display over the Piazzale Michelangelo on the Arno River.During the festival, stalls sell pork roasted with herbs, snails, and other local delicacies--a definite treat for foodies!Mercantia.Mercantia, which has been described as a medieval theatre, is the most symbolic cultural festival in Certaldo and in the Tuscan region.Famous for its originality and peculiarity of its form, it has been held every year since 1988.For five nights in July, the streets of Certaldo Alto are taken over by a medieval village.In this amazing performance arts event, actors, magicians, minstrels, jesters, and all sorts of performers come together to entertain and provide a glimpse of medieval life.Visitors are encouraged to don costumes and join the fun.
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