Visit the lively town of Vernio during a day trip of Prato province. This charming commune is situated about 20 kilometres north of Prato and is actually a union of three villages and their frazioni. They are called San Quirico, Mercatale and Sant ‘Ippolito.
Book into a charming villa in Barberino di Mugello which is located only twelve kilometres from Vernio and enjoy visiting this town and others like Poggio a Caiano and Vaiano nearby.
Book into a charming villa in Barberino di Mugello which is located only twelve kilometres from Vernio and enjoy visiting this town and others like Poggio a Caiano and Vaiano nearby.
Start off your tour of the town with a walk around the impressive Abbey of Santa Maria in the frazioni of Montepiano which dates back to the 11th century and houses some impressive 13th century frescoes.
Several exciting festivals take place in the municipality of Vernio throughout the year.
A thrilling carnival is hosted on 22nd February in Sant‘Ippolito. Locals dress up in colourful costumes, music is played and a huge feast is prepared! On 26th February the Feast of Polenta takes place in San Quirico.
Several exciting festivals take place in the municipality of Vernio throughout the year.
A thrilling carnival is hosted on 22nd February in Sant‘Ippolito. Locals dress up in colourful costumes, music is played and a huge feast is prepared! On 26th February the Feast of Polenta takes place in San Quirico.
Polenta is cornmeal which can be made into a simple porridge, or baked or fried as part of sweet or savoury dishes depending on the ingredients it’s cooked with. Come and taste all of these delicacies which can be created from such a simple ingredient on this celebratory day!
On 31st July, a fair in Cavarzano celebrates the threshing of the wheat followed by a long entertaining night of music, feasting and a jolly atmosphere which any tourist would love to be a part of. Come to Vernio on your next Tuscan holiday and lose yourself for a few hours in the beauty and attractions of this little part of Prato province!
On 31st July, a fair in Cavarzano celebrates the threshing of the wheat followed by a long entertaining night of music, feasting and a jolly atmosphere which any tourist would love to be a part of. Come to Vernio on your next Tuscan holiday and lose yourself for a few hours in the beauty and attractions of this little part of Prato province!
Photo credits
picture 1: Pizzo1981 / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 2: Massimilianogalardi / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Massimilianogalardi / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Pizzo1981 / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 2: Massimilianogalardi / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Massimilianogalardi / CC BY-SA 3.0
