The Quintana of Ascoli Piceno is a historic medieval jousting tournament where the city’s six districts compete by striking the “Moor,” a target representing a Saracen. Accompanied by a grand Renaissance parade with hundreds of participants in period costumes, it takes place every July and August, transforming Ascoli into a captivating scene from the past.
Taranto, a city in Puglia known as the “City of Two Seas”, blends Greek heritage with a deep maritime tradition. Its historic center, the Old Town Island, reflects centuries of culture between the Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo — the heart of Taranto’s renowned mussel farming.
The historic train Rome–Siena, also known as the “Espresso Siena”, is a tourist route operated by FS Treni Turistici Italiani and Fondazione FS. It features elegant vintage “Gran Confort” carriages and travels through the Maremma, the Val d’Orcia, and charming Tuscan towns such as Buonconvento and Monteroni d’Arbia.
Running on selected dates between September and November, it offers a slow-travel experience through Tuscany’s authentic landscapes and flavors.