Historical Center of Florence

Cradle of the Renaissance, an open-air museum with masterpieces by artists such as Giotto, Brunelleschi, Botticelli and Michelangelo.

Piazza del Duomo, Pisa

Known as the 'Square of Miracles', it is home to the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Cemetery and the world-famous Leaning Tower.

Historical Center of Siena

Considered the perfect example of a medieval city, with Piazza del Campo as its spectacular heart.

Historic Center of San Gimignano

Famous for its tall medieval towers that create a unique skyline and testify to the power of the families who built them.

Historic Center of Pienza

The 'ideal city' of the Renaissance, redesigned by Pope Pius II according to humanist principles of urban planning.

Val d'Orcia

An exceptional cultural landscape, where Renaissance hills were aesthetically redesigned to reflect an ideal government, inspiring countless artists.

Medici Villas and Gardens

A set of 12 villas and 2 gardens that illustrate the influence of the Medici family on European culture, creating a new harmony between architecture and nature.

Pallium of Siena

July 2 and August 16.

The most famous and passionate party in Tuscany. A frenetic bareback horse race in Piazza del Campo where 10 of the city's 17 districts ('contrade') compete for the honour. The event is preceded by a spectacular historical parade with medieval costumes.

Calcio Storico Fiorentino

June, with the final on June 24.

A brutal and fascinating historical sport, precursor to football and rugby, played in the Piazza Santa Croce in Florence. Four teams from the city's historic neighborhoods compete in matches in 16th-century costumes.

Viareggio Carnival

Various weekends in February and early March.

One of the most important carnivals in Italy, famous for its gigantic and satirical paper mache floats that parade along the seafront. The floats often depict caricatures of politicians and celebrities.

Scoppio del Carro (Florence)

Easter Sunday.

The 'Chariot Explosion' is a tradition of more than 350 years. An antique car loaded with fireworks is lit by a 'colombina' (a dove-shaped rocket) that flies from the main altar of the Cathedral. A spectacle of fire and sound that ensures a good harvest.

Luminara di San Ranieri (Pisa)

The night of June 16.

A magical night in which the palaces, churches and bridges along the Arno River in Pisa are illuminated with more than 70,000 candles, creating an unforgettable spectacle of lights and reflections on the eve of the city's patron saint's day.