Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
June
It's summertime and, yes, the living is easy. The start of the month is the perfect time
to tour the paradisaical isle of Elba, and any time is right to gorge on seafood and
strawberries.
Luminaria
On the night of 16 June, Pisans honour their city's patron saint with thousands of candles
and blazing torches along the banks of the Arno, as well as a spectacular fireworks display.
Giostra del Saracino
A grand, noisy affair involving extravagant fancy dress and neighbourhood rivalry, this me-
dieval jousting tournament is held in Arezzo on the third Saturday in June and first Sunday
in September. (
Click here
)
San Gimignano Estate
The town's streets, piazzas and historic buildings host a popular summer program of opera,
films, concerts, theatre and dance. Held between June and September
(
www.sangimignano.com
).
