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Alabaster: The Craft
Alabaster was a thriving industry for the city of Volterra. Although it may not be the main source of the economy today it is still a distinctive feature of the culture and history.

Giugno Pisano
This is a month long celebration held in June in the city of Pisa. The main atttractions include: Candlelight Festivities, Game of the Bridge, Historical Regatta of Saint Ranieri and The Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics.

The Great Pearl of Venus
According to legend the seven islands that make up the Tuscan archipelago where created when Venus broke her pearl necklace in the Tyrrhenian sea.

Joust of the Bear
This is one of the most fascinating and authentic historical Tuscan event in which 12 knights from Pistoia compete to win a bear.

Legends
These stories include: The Legend of King Rachis, The Legend of the Portoferraio Caves, The Legend of the Devil's Bridge and The Porto Azzurro Treasure.

Medieval Art in Pisa - Architecture
Select from the list of buildings to learn more about the various Medieval buildings located in Pisa.

Scoppio del Carro Italiansrus.com
The Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the cart) is a Florentine tradition that is held every year on Easter Sunday. People gather around the Piazza del Duomo to witness this explosion, which takes place at noon.

Tuscan Folk Tales
Read "The Ballad of Santa Zita" & "La Madonna e la Zingarella", which are two selections from the book titled Roadside Tales of Tuscany published in 1885.

Folk Songs

Groups and Performers
This contains a list of groups and performers from the Tuscan region of Italy.

Songs from Tuscany Italiansrus.com
These folk songs from the Tuscany region include: La Bianchina, Colomba del Sasso and La Rondinella.

Proverbs

Proverbi Toscani
There are a number of catergories to choose from. Just select one to get a number of proverbs relating to that topic.

Raccolta di proverbi toscani
This contains a nice collection of Tuscan proverbs listed by topic.

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