Category: Fun

Parties, events, clubs, restaurants and any other sort of fun in Italy.

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Exhibition of the Oh Bej Oh Bej in Milan is back

The exhibition of the “Oh Bej Oh Bej” is one of the most-awaited events in Milan; once again, this year the stands will be back to reawaken Piazza Castello, with thousands curiosities, peluches, antiques, bijoux and many other things!

The name comes from the expressions of the children looking at the rich presents which were sent to the city by Pope IV in 1510. This revived the religious enthusiasm of the citizens for the celebration of the Patron Saint.

Usually, this event is celebrated every year from 7th to 10th December, but this year it will be celebrated from 6th to 9th December. It’s an event with

The Florence Marathon is back, 29th edition.

Like every year, the marathon of Florence is back. The contestants will run through centuries of history and art, in the beautiful setting of the city of Florence; a unique atmosphere which has made it an unmissable event for thousands of sportspeople from all over the world.

42.195 Kilometres (26 miles and 385 yards) through lots of breathtaking glimpses of world-famous landscapes and sights; a race through Piazza Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the unique Ponte Vecchio, to have its end in the prestigious Piazza Santa Croce.

This is the most important street running event in Tuscany, and by now it’s also become the main one in Italy and among the first 20 in the world for number of contestants and quality.

Besides,

Oil festival in Montepescali, 2012

On November 19th and 20th, the typical Tuscan “Oil Festival” will be held in the little town of Montepescali (Grosseto).

The Oil Festival in Montepescali is not only an exhibition of the local products and oil or a tasting of several kinds of Tuscan food, but also a meeting point for craftsmen with their own characteristic objects and a place where people can enjoy moments of musical entertainment and fun, especially families and children.

In addition, as you will see, Montepescali has a wonderful view including also the French island of Corsica. This little town is also called the “balcony of the Maremma“.

The Desco festival: “tastes” and “knowledge” in Lucca is back

From November 14th to December 8th, four weeks under the sign of Lucca and Tuscan typical flavours.

A real gastronomic itinerary, with tastings, recipes and stories which will let you discover this wonderful land.

In a music, art and photography setting, you will have the chance to taste delicious food, but that’s not all: in fact, there will also be meetings with olive oil producers, workshops for children, cooking contests and itineraries through the groceries and the restaurants of the town!

And you will also have the opportunity to

This November, Discover all White Truffle and New Oil Festivals in Tuscany

San Giovanni d’Asso is a little village located in the neighbourhood of Siena (Region of Tuscany) along the Asso stream, from which it takes its name.

In this village, whre visitors can admire many old farmhouses and castles rich in history, truffle is part of the village traditions since the dawn of time, when it was still associated with witches because of its “mysterious” nature.

The first Italian Museum of Truffle was born here in 2004 and every year this special and rare food is celebrated by the village with the famous truffle fair: this year we celebrate the 27th