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Florence stages its annual cricket festival in May, but Italy property seekers will be hearing chirps rather than the echo of leather on willow as it is the insect of that name that takes centre stage.

Staring on Ascension Sunday (May 24th) in Parco delle Cascine, the event focuses on the traditional notion of the crickets bringing good luck, which was once expressed in the May festival of Candelmaggio, where young men gave the insects to their loved ones to bring a household good fortune.

This entomological entertainment could add to the interest Italy property buyers may have in buying in the Tuscany region.

Other events that can provide entertainment for those lucky enough to buy a property there include the Barchini Boat Race, held each May in the village of that name.

This event is unusual in that the three participating teams, each representing a district of the town, see little water as they wheel the vessels around the street course.

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Property on wine-growing estates is one way to invest in Tuscany property, it has been stated.

In an article on viniculture and property, the Daily Mail reported that the choices available to those buying in the region include an apartment for £268,120 on a managed wine estate, according to property agent Luca Santoro of House & Loft.

Such a proposition may appeal to those keen on investing in Tuscany property, particularly those whose reasons for doing so include an interest in Tuscan wines such as chianti.

Other options include fractional ownership, the paper noted.

Tuscany property investors may have many reasons for opting to buy in the region.

These include unusual cultural events, such as the Barchini Boat Race held in the town of that name each May, which does not involve any water.

Four teams - each representing a different part of the town - push boats on wheels around a circuit.

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Fans of boating races will be able to enjoy a slightly unusual one in Tuscany next month - it’s on land.

Tuscany property investors can see the Barchini Boat Race in the village of that name, where four crews, each representing a different part of the town, drag and push their vessel on wheels through three laps of the street circuit.

While there is no chance of anyone sinking, the event may provide much entertainment and is accompanied by many traditional festivities.

Apart from spectacles such as boat races on wheels, Tuscany property buyers may have many other reasons to be attracted to the region.

Included among these are the Tuscan wines of Chianti, Montalcino, Bolgheri and Maremma, Cellartours.com stated this week.

The firm also noted the culinary features of Tuscany, such as its olive oil, pecorino and ricotta cheeses, wild boar sausage and tiramisu.

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Tuscany property seekers may wish to consider fractional ownership as a means of acquiring restored real estate in the Italian region, it has been suggested.

Writing for the Independent, Janet Street-Porter said the popular practice of acquiring a ruined old home and restoring it has become harder to do in recent years, due to a diminishing supply of such buildings and bureaucracy.

In addition to this, restoration is costly and renting such homes out does bring the risk of wear and tear, she noted.

However, Ms Street-Porter added, fractional ownership offers opportunities for Tuscany property seekers who can enjoy spending time in the region for less cost and not have to foot maintenance or repair bills.

She gave as an example of such a prospect the Borgo di Vagli hamlet, which architect Fulvio Di Rosa has restored, with the homes in it available on fractional terms.

Earlier this year, the Italymag.co.uk property index revealed that Tuscany is the most popular part of Italy in terms of adverts placed in the publication.

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Pisa stages its annual marathon in May, allowing runners and spectators alike to enjoy a feast of architecture, culture and at least a little athleticism.

Listed by Run Abroad as one of ‘101 races to run before you die’, the event takes place this year on May 17th, with the 26-mile challenge starting in the nearby town of Pontedera (home of the Piaggio motor scooter firm) and winding its way through Tuscan town and country before ending in Pisa itself.

Those taking part or watching may be able to feast their eyes on some of the local Tuscany property as the course passes through the towns and villages of Calcinala, Vicopisano, Cascina and Calci along the way.

The chance to see or participate in such sporting occasions is just one of the reasons Tuscany property seekers may be interested in the region.

Another is the Florence International Iris Competition, which the Italian Iris Council has scheduled for May 4th-9th this year.

The flowery festival will take place in the Piazzale Michelangelo in the city.

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The annual Florence International Iris competition is to take place from May 4th-9th, the Italian Iris Council has said.

Tuscany property seekers hoping to enjoy some floral splendour can see the show at the Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, where growers from around the world will have cultivated and planted their irises.

An international jury will judge the flowers according to a variety of criteria, while those simply looking to enjoy some colour and splendour can admire the blooms.

Those seeking Tuscany property can also enjoy the many historic and artistic features of Florence itself, with its renaissance art and architecture.

It is also possible to experience other floral events in the region in early May, such as the Greve Flower and Plant Show in the Chianti area.

As the name suggests, this will also offer a chance to sample the famous local red wine.

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Tuscany offers outstanding food and a range of exciting festivities, it has been stated.

Writing in the Press and Journal, travel correspondent Bess Mason said that the annual Castel del Piano Palio horse race is "no less passionate" than its equivalent in Siena, with three hours of excited build up and costumed parades before the race itself.

She added that Siena is worth spending a whole week visiting for its historic architecture and art, while commenting that some of the best memories of the region were of its food.

Such attractions may tempt many to consider buying Tuscany property, so they can sample these features themselves.

Earlier this month, the Independent’s travel writer Tom Buckley said that Florence had more attractions than could be seen in a fortnight.

Those keen on buying Tuscany property may also find this a good reason to do so, as it will create enough opportunities to see the various sights of the city.

The annual Florence Tango Festival takes place in late April this year, offering Tuscany property seekers and others a chance to let their hair down and enjoy themselves in the historic city.

Held from April 23rd to the 26th at the city’s Saschall theatre, the event brings top international dancers to Florence to show how it is done.

Those who are inspired by the moves they see can then try some for themselves, with workshops, demonstrations and classes.

Lovers of the Argentinian dance form can enjoy this alongside the many other charms of the famous city of Florence.

Apart from its medieval bridges, squares and buildings, the city is home to many works of art by the likes of Michealangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Botichelli.

With the centre of the city being a UN world heritage site, Florence may have much to attract those keen on buying Tuscany property.

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The Tuscany property scene is the most popular of any region in Italy, a new study has revealed

In its latest findings the Italymag.co.uk property index, which analyses adverts placed in the magazine, revealed that out of the 11,000 homes studied nearly a fifth (19.8 per cent) were in Tuscany, more than any other region.

It noted that many of these properties were large and expensive, including medieval townhouses or villas, but there were also a number of bargains.

These included properties such as small barns in need of restoration, which could be had for as little as €30,000 (£26,700).

Many Tuscany property buyers may be attracted to the region by its cultural traditions.

Events highlighting the regions’ heritage include the Balestro del Girifalco, an annual crossbow competition in Siena where different districts of the city compete against each other for a decorated banner and the best archer wins a golden arrow.

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A crossbow festival in Siena may provide those keen on buying Tuscany property with another good reason to visit the region and enjoy its heritage.

One event is that of the Balestro del Girifalco, a spectacle that occurs every May and August in time-honoured tradition, during which different districts of Siena compete in a crossbow shooting contest.

Amid pageantry, parades and flags the competitors show off their skills with the deadly medieval weapon, with the ultimate aim being to hit a painted flag as near to the bullseye as possible.

The best archer wins a golden arrow, while his district is awarded a decorated banner.

Tuscany property buyers may be keen on spending time in the city of Siena to admire its qualities and consider purchasing there.

According to the city’s tourist website, Siena is "one of Italy’s best preserved medieval towns".

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