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A Medieval Archery contest in Lucca

If you visit Lucca on July 12th, don’t miss the opportunity to join in the with medieval celebrations of the Palio della Balestra. This costumed festival features a re-enactment of an ancient archery tournament in the heart of this ancient Tuscan ...

Poetry, Love and Legend - A Travel Guide to Lucca

Travel Guide for the Medieval walled city of Lucca, famous for its comic fair. Advice about what to do, eat and drink in this picturesque Tuscan destination.

The Viareggio Carnival

The Viareggio Carnival is held through the streets of this popular Tuscan seaside resort, one of the best known carnivals in Italy. Join in the costumed parade, enjoy the brightly coloured floats and the papier mache models that characterise this ...

The Windy Cave

This breathtaking cave, situated in one of the wildest parts of the Apuane Alps in Tuscany, Italy, is famous for its alabaster walls, stalactites, crystal-brimmed streams and bizarre shapes carved out of the rock caused by years of erosion.

Event in Tuscany: Lucca, Italia Terme & Benessere, 26 - 28 November

Following the extraordinary success of its first year, the second thermal spa and wellness show “Italia Terme & Benessere” takes place in the exhibition quarter of Lucca, named as “Italia Terme & Benessere”.

Events in Tuscany: Viareggio, Viareggio Carnival

The 2011 Viareggio Carnival starts on the 20 February with spectacular, irreverent floats.