In this section we are going to talk about the traditions of one of the most famous rich and beautiful city of Tuscany: Florence

In Florence there a lot of folkloristic traditions, such as one of the most well-known is the historical play of “Calcio in Costume”. This antique play is practised by young men, because thanks this play men developed the muscles of the arms and the legs in a fighting. At the end of the fighting there were some prizes for the winners.

Another folkloristic tradition, which is still now well-known among the most famous squares of the city, is the “Scoppio del Carro”. It has been taking every year on the Easter Saturday. It is an antique tradition which show the antique culture and custom during the first Crusade guided by Pazzino di Ranieri de' Pazzi.

Another important party is called the “Ficolona”. It is so called because it represents an antique song singed by the Florentine children while they walk around the principal ways of the city. It begins at the 1th week of September . along the main streets tourist can see lanterns made of colour papers, which are called “Rificoloni”.

This day long time ago was the most important day of the year of the agricultural market, because farmers during this day had the possibility to earn a lot of money. The farmers got up very early, before the dawn and they left their house holding lanterns.

If you want to see personally the old traditions which reign in this city come to discover the wonderful Florence.