Siena, Italy

Siena is not known to host only medieval festivals – music is equally loved here. A confirmation of this is the Torrita Blues Festival which starts at the end of the first summer month in the nearby town of Torrita di Siena. At this time, on a specially equipped stage in the Piazza Matteotti Square, blues and jazzmen, as well as gospel performers, come from all over the world to perform. Another festival that impresses music lovers is Siena Jazz, held in late July in one of the main attractions of the city – Fortezza Medicea. In addition, open-air concerts can be seen on the main streets of the city. Local and foreign musicians also perform here.

Like in any other Italian city, wonderful gastronomic festivals are held here. Such as, for example, Festa dell'Uva e del Vino, which takes place at the end of September, marking the conclusion of the grape harvest and the beginning of making wine from it. The brightest events related to the collection of the product (tasting of drinks and farm products, themed excursions, interactive contests) are held in the surrounding town of Chiusi. Yet another interesting culinary event is Sagra della Bruschetta, the venue of which is the town of Monti, in Chianti. The festival is dedicated to bruschetta, which needs no introduction, being one of the most recognizable dishes of Italian cuisine. In addition to tastings, visitors can appreciate live music.
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