If you’re planning a delightful vacation to Tuscany during the months of November or December then be sure to check out some of these incredible fairs and festivals! Stay in a charming villa rental in San Miniato where you can take part in the following food festival.
The ‘La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco’ which is the infamous white truffle fair in San Miniato attracts hundreds of visitors each year. It takes place across the last three weekends of November where tourists can indulge in a whole range of truffle related activities! San Miniato produces around 25% of Italy’s white truffles which has helped greatly to make it a prosperous town.
The ‘La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco’ which is the infamous white truffle fair in San Miniato attracts hundreds of visitors each year. It takes place across the last three weekends of November where tourists can indulge in a whole range of truffle related activities! San Miniato produces around 25% of Italy’s white truffles which has helped greatly to make it a prosperous town.
White truffles are one of the most expensive foods to purchase as they are difficult to find and only grow in perfect woodland conditions. Tourists would enjoy visiting some of the eateries here that during this festival, offer lots of truffle infused dishes to savour.
If you’re visiting Tuscany during the month of December then perhaps you could go to witness the ‘Procession of the Madonna of Loreto’ on the 10th. This is one of the most important religious calender festivals in the Anghiari area and is well worth a look!
‘Le Fiaccole di Natale’ in Abbadia San Salvatore is a bonfire festival held on the 24th of December, Christmas Eve!
This charming festival is believed to have originated in celebration of the surrounding chestnut forests in the area that helped sustain the small towns and villages here for centuries.
If you’re visiting Tuscany during the month of December then perhaps you could go to witness the ‘Procession of the Madonna of Loreto’ on the 10th. This is one of the most important religious calender festivals in the Anghiari area and is well worth a look!
‘Le Fiaccole di Natale’ in Abbadia San Salvatore is a bonfire festival held on the 24th of December, Christmas Eve!
This charming festival is believed to have originated in celebration of the surrounding chestnut forests in the area that helped sustain the small towns and villages here for centuries.
Gaze upon the interesting tradition called ‘Display of the Virgin’s Girdle’ in Prato on the 25th and 26th December. This ancient ritual dates back to the fourth century and is believed to have been the simple belt that the Virgin Mary wore around her belly when pregnant with Jesus Christ.
A Christmas vacation in Tuscany has a wealth of wonderful events and festivals for you to attend during your stay so why not make plans today to experience the very best of this season in charming surroundings!
A Christmas vacation in Tuscany has a wealth of wonderful events and festivals for you to attend during your stay so why not make plans today to experience the very best of this season in charming surroundings!
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