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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Tuscany property scene is the most popular of any region in Italy, a new study has revealedIn 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 [...]
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 [...]
A major art and crafts event in Florence may be another reason for people to be attracted to Tuscany this spring.Tuscany property buyers and others can enjoy the 2009 ART festival, which takes place at the Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre in the historic city and offers visitors a chance to enjoy a wide range [...]
Jazz fans will be able to enjoy the genre when in Tuscany this spring, as the annual Giotto Jazz festival takes place.Lovers of the musical style can attend concerts in the Florence area between February 14th and April 3rd.The line up for 2009 includes performances by Roberto Gatto, the Afinidad quartet, Tuck & Patti and [...]
Spring is the best time to enjoy staying in a Tuscany property, it has been stated.Tourism firm Invitation to Tuscany has said that time of year is best because prices are lower, the countryside is at its most attractive and the tourists are fewer in number.It holds a number of villas, farmhouses and apartments in [...]
Those keen on buying Tuscany property may be tempted by many fine aspects of the region, be they the iconic leaning tower of Pisa, the art and architecture of Florence or the many vineyards. At the same time, however, there are many interesting events that may attract visitors and make life more interesting for residents [...]
Those investing in Tuscany property may be keen to see the sights of the region and perhaps do something interesting with their new garden.Luckily, in the spring there is a chance to do both at once in the Pisa expo, which is held over the end of March and start of April.The Pisa Expo offers [...]