Arezzo’s Jousting of the Saracens (Giostra del Saracino) draws contestants to the historic Piazza Giorgio Vasari, competing for the coveted prize of the Golden Lance. Gallant knights on battle horses, flag-bearers, trumpeters and people in medieval costume fill the streets.
Knights score points on a shield held by a rotating puppet called the Saracen, a display [...]

The medieval-style Festa del Duca, or Duke’s Festival, takes over the squares and streets of the beautiful renaissance town of Urbino.  Knights on horseback and their ladies, musicians and poets all proudly sport impressive 15th-century period dress.
Events are focused around the Piazza Duca Federico in the city’s old quarter. Heralds and drummers heighten the medieval fever, [...]

The Tuscan Sun Festival is an annual music and art festival that takes place within the intimate and enchanting setting of the medieval town of Cortona, Tuscany.  The August festival offers an exciting program that includes not only world class concerts, but a daily program of events that explore fine art, film, culinary and wine, [...]

This year’s Festival marks 21 years of the international event being held in the wonderful medieval hill town of Todi,, Umbria, where countries around the world compete in the famous Grand Prix.  To mark the 21st edition was a fantastic light show around the walls of the ancient town and the skies above Todi have [...]

From July 9th to 18th,  the renaissance town of  Perugia  and now in its 37th year , will once more be hosting one of the world’s leading jazz venues, with  remarkable international talent.  .This year’s festival will include, big star names such as SONNY ROLLINS, PAT METHENY, CHICK COREA, THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER, HERBIE HANCOCK, ROY [...]

Experience Siena like never before! Absorb the rare atmosphere of Siena during its annual horse race - Il Palio, world famous medieval horse race.. To the Sienese, the Palio is a matter of life and death….The Palio occurs only twice each summer, July 2nd and August 16th.
This medieval city is divided into [...]

Internationally famous for producing high-quality ceramics, Montelupo, near Florence+organises the annual International Ceramics Festival, where craftsmen display the products of their mastery. A prime chance for buyers and enthusiasts of all levels to pick up some really high-class crockery.
Related Information
Website: Montelupo Information Website——-+
..Details of the Event:

when:
19 - 27 Jun 2010 (annual)

where:
Montelupo Fiorentino

cost:
Free

time:
9pm-1pm; Wed 3pm-7pm

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TANGO……The dance of passion and elegance.   The Tango Festival will be celebrated in the wonderful medieval town of Todi from 3 to 6 June. An extraordinary event including theatrical dance, folk dancers and live music from the city of Tango itself, Buenos Aires! Why not spend a wonderful weekend not [...]

In May every year gardeners from all over the world flock to Florence’s Piazzale Michelangelo, as the renowned Iris Garden opens its gates to the public for the International Iris Competition. The closing prize-giving ceremony is held at Palazzo Vecchio.
Individual blooms are judged on the basis of their colour, shape, aroma and resistance to disease. [...]

Calendimaggio is an extraordinary challenge, taking the form of a ritual song and balladry contest between the “upper” and “lower” sections of the city of Assisi. Costumed revellers recreate an authentic medieval atmosphere with dances, archery, crossbow and flag-waving displays.
Prior to the main contest, Assisi’s glorious Basilica di San Francesco holds a religious celebration and [...]