Mid-August in Mugello, what to do
The Mugello valley is one of the most interesting and beautiful areas in all of Italy: you are surrounded by unspoiled nature that has inspired some of the best artists of all time.
Here history, tradition and culture are merged into one that immediately brings each visitor back to a magical atmosphere that will be difficult to forget.
Although there is no sea in Mugello, there are certainly no shortage of attractions even in mid-August as well as the desire to stay together and consume typical local products.
The food and wine events are in fact the type of event most proposed in the hot days of August, throughout the Mugello valley and nearby, but not only!
World of Dinosaurs
To make young and old happy, on the day of August it is possible to take a dip in prehistory! In fact, in Vicchio it is possible to visit a splendid park where you can totally immerse yourself in the world of dinosaurs.
It is basically an open-air museum in which it will be possible to observe the giants of Prehistory immersed in the green area in Ponte a Vicchio.
Besides the dinosaurs you will also find fascinating animals such as the saber tooth tiger, the sloth and other lesser known prehistoric animals.
Another really fun and educational way to spend August is at the Vicchio swimming pools, with non-stop opening hours for holidays from 9.30 to 19.00.
Polenta Festival
For those who do not want to give up polenta even in August this festival, now in its twenty-ninth edition, offers some essential specialties.
The festival is held in Traversa, a fraction of Firenzuola, and will be open from 7 pm on both 14 and 15 August. Promoter of the event is the Alto Santerno Sports Association.
Triptych by Nicolas Froment
Art lovers cannot miss a visit to Bosco ai Frati, San Piero, municipality of Scarperia and San Piero, for the exhibition of a great Renaissance masterpiece that returned after two hundred years to the monastery that had hosted it for many centuries. .
It is a triptych depicting the stories of Lazarus, Martha and Mary, which was removed from the convent by the Napoleonic army and in 1841 was brought back to Italy to the Uffizi.
On the day of August 15th it will be possible to see this altarpiece, dated 1461, in its historic location in Bosco ai Frati. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a masterpiece.
Tortello Festival of Borgo San Lorenzo
Every evening from 7 pm, in Borgo San Lorenzo, from 8 August up to and including 15 August, the traditional Mugello tortello festival will be held, an unmissable event for foodies.
On the day of August the festival will also be open for lunch! In addition to the tortelli it will also be possible to taste the Florentine steak cooked to perfection on the grill always ready.
Exhibition of cutting tools – The swords of the King
Scarperia has always been linked to the production of blades: experts in the sector know that this small town has been active in this particular area since its birth in 1306.
This is why the 48th edition of this fantastic exhibition is held in the splendid setting of Palazzo dei Vicari.
In the past Japanese katanas, African blades, blades from the Indian sub-continent, Spanish, blades belonging to private collections, hunting blades, medicine blades, razors and much more have been exhibited here.
This year the focus will be on the Royal Armory from the Royal Museums of Turin and currently not on display to the public.
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