Spend a day of your tourist trails through Tuscany in a charming little town called Palazzuolo sul Senio. Situated around 45 kilometres north east of Florence, Palazzuolo sul Senio is a small commune that lies on the slopes of the Romagna Apennines.
Despite its small size however, it has a lot of interesting things to offer tourists.
Choose from a lovely selection of Palazzuolo Alto vacation villa rentals where you can visit Palazzuolo sul Senio and other beautiful communes and attractions in the area.
Walk around some quaint religious buildings in Palazzuolo sul Senio such as the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Neve Quadalto and the Abbey of Santa Maria in Susinana.
Despite its small size however, it has a lot of interesting things to offer tourists.
Choose from a lovely selection of Palazzuolo Alto vacation villa rentals where you can visit Palazzuolo sul Senio and other beautiful communes and attractions in the area.
Walk around some quaint religious buildings in Palazzuolo sul Senio such as the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Neve Quadalto and the Abbey of Santa Maria in Susinana.
It was originally a Vallombrisan monastery that dated back to 1090. Visit the stunning Villa Gruffieto located in the woodlands between Palazzuolo sul Senio and Marradi which has been faithfully restored to its former glory.
Spend a few hours enjoying the displays in the two museums of Palazzuolo sul Senio. In the Museum of Archaeology, tourists can see prehistoric evidence of early humans that once lived in the area and artefacts uncovered in archaeological digs in nearby valleys of Senio and Lamone.
Admire the ancient work tools used by craftsman and farmers in the Museum of Mountain People. Learn how peasants would have survived high up in the mountains and how they lived off the land.
There are many wonderful fairs and festivals hosted in Palazzuolo sul Senio throughout the year to enjoy. On the third Sunday of May, a colourful flower festival takes place where the entire place is decorated with them and a beautiful fragrance fills the air!
On the third and fourth weekends of July a popular medieval festival is held, complete with costumes, parades and entertaining re-enactments!
Spend a few hours enjoying the displays in the two museums of Palazzuolo sul Senio. In the Museum of Archaeology, tourists can see prehistoric evidence of early humans that once lived in the area and artefacts uncovered in archaeological digs in nearby valleys of Senio and Lamone.
Admire the ancient work tools used by craftsman and farmers in the Museum of Mountain People. Learn how peasants would have survived high up in the mountains and how they lived off the land.
There are many wonderful fairs and festivals hosted in Palazzuolo sul Senio throughout the year to enjoy. On the third Sunday of May, a colourful flower festival takes place where the entire place is decorated with them and a beautiful fragrance fills the air!
On the third and fourth weekends of July a popular medieval festival is held, complete with costumes, parades and entertaining re-enactments!
On the second Sunday of September, Palazzuolo sul Senio is home to a tasty ‘Bread, Oil and Fantasy’ Festival! Savour the rich flavours of oil drizzled Tuscan toasted bread that’s topped with treats like cherry tomatoes, basil, olives and other local delights.
Every Sunday in October, the local brown and wild berries are celebrated and made into delicious desserts and jams to buy. In December, Palazzuolo sul Senio comes alive with beautiful Christmas markets to experience.
Visit Palazzuolo sul Senio anytime of year and be sure of a superb cultural experience!
Every Sunday in October, the local brown and wild berries are celebrated and made into delicious desserts and jams to buy. In December, Palazzuolo sul Senio comes alive with beautiful Christmas markets to experience.
Visit Palazzuolo sul Senio anytime of year and be sure of a superb cultural experience!
Photo credits
picture 1: Tuscanycalling / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Mac9 / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Sarapappa / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Tuscanycalling / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Mac9 / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Sarapappa / CC BY-SA 3.0
