The historic Florentine pastry shop took first place in the 15th edition of the city’s long-running competition dedicated to one of its traditional Carnival cakes.
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Stenterello, Florence’s Carnival mask and voice of the people
As Carnival draws to a close in Florence, the city’s traditional mask returns to the spotlight.
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Viareggio Carnival 2026: dates, tickets and floats for Tuscany’s iconic parade
From 1 to 21 February, the giant papier-mâché floats return to Viareggio’s seafront for six masked parades.
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Florence Carnival returns with free public events and a €1,200 gala
The initiative is held under the patronage of local and regional institutions.
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Caffè Gilli Wins Best Schiacciata alla Fiorentina at 20th Anniversary Contest
The traditional Florentine carnival cake, known for its soft, spongy texture and delicate orange aroma.
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Carnival in Tuscany: From Viareggio to Historic Traditions
Tuscany offers a wide array of festivities that blend tradition, creativity, and a sense of community.
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The Viareggio Carnival masked parades scheduled
In 2017, the Viareggio Carnival masked parades will take place on February 5th , 12th , 18th, 26th, 28th, along the Liberty seaside boulevards.
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Carnival, a month of celebrations in Viareggio
From 7 February to 5 March, Viareggio transforms into the factory of fun, including parades of giant papier-night parties, fireworks, masked ballsand worldwide events.
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Carnival, the upcoming events in Viareggio
The Carnival of Viareggio is one of the most famous events in Italy. It has a 141 years of history, with more than 400 parades and thousands of papier-mâché floats.
Read moreCarnival celebrations, magic February
The most enjoyable festival of the year is coming up: February isthe month of Carnival. The city of Florence organizes many small events, but the best Carnival festivals are in the rest of Tuscany, especially in Viareggio, a seaside town situated on the Tuscany coast, an hour’s drive from Florence. Viareggio is a tourist seaside resort with beaches and hotels, famous for its Carnival.