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Places and events, Montalcino and his Surroundings
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Jazz & Wine – in July
In the wonderful fourteenth-century fortress of Montalcino perform of jazz musicians, nationals and internationals. Of course, good wine.
Info: tel. 0577 84 93 31
Opening and inauguration of the Hunt - in August
Event like the Sagra del Tordo, but of shorter duration.
Honey Week - 1st week of September
National Exhibition of products of bee equipment and honey-based cosmetic.
Sagra del Tordo (thrush) – last Sunday in October
Event that recalls the merry-go-rounds and tournaments organized at the end of the hunting season. Dishes of game with Tuscan wines, dances and songs in nineteenth century costumes.
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Festa del Barbarossa – 3rd Sunday of June
Parade in historical costumes, races archery and flag-wavers.
Info: tel. 0577 20 74 13
San Quirico Estate - from June to September
Theatre and music Review
Festa dell’Olio - 1st weekend of December
Tasting of fine Tuscan oil and other products.
Info: tel. 0577 20 74 13
Forme nel Verde - from August to November
International Exhibition of Contemporary Art in the Horti Leonini (Historical Park in San Quirico d’Orcia)
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Medieval festival - last week of June
Bagno Vignoni is an ancient and small village, known since ancient times for its thermal spring in the central square.
In the light of torches, knights and ladies, dressed in medieval clothes, welcome visitors. Dishes of Tuscan cuisine, games and shows. |
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Festa del Cacio – 1st weekend of September
Celebration of the famous cheese of Pienza.
Info: tel. 0578 74 85 13
Market of organic and traditional products of Parco della Val d'Orcia - The first Sunday of each month - from March to December.
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"Bios'fiera" - 3rd Sunday of July
Biological products and ecological items. |
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Festival della Val d’Orcia
International Feast of Montalcino – Val d’Orcia
End July - early August
Cultural itinerary that every year presents spectacular events in music, theater, dance and culture. The shows are held in castles, churches and places of Val d'Orcia.
Info: tel. 0577 84 93 31
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