
All the Fun of Carnival in Foiana della Chiana – Tuscan Trends
February 5, 12, 19, 26 & March 5: CARNIVAL. Foiano della Chiana, located a little over an hour southeast of Florence. The oldest carnival in Italy, the Carnival of Foiano della Chiana began in 1539 and is celebrating its 484th edition this year. Parades start at 3 pm.
Carnival in Italy is a time for celebration and gives the community the opportunity to come together. Derived from the Latin word carnevale, which means farewell to meat, the purpose behind carnival is to celebrate the days preced