Viareggio Carnival: the highlight in Tuscany
The Viareggio Carnival is the most important and spectacular in Tuscany and is considered one of the most important in Europe. It was founded in 1873 when a group of citizens organised a protest parade against the increase in taxes. The Viareggio Carnival is famous for its huge and magnificent floats made of papier-mâché, which often caricature famous personalities or poke fun at political decisions. The supporting programme includes numerous parties and masked balls where participants proudly present their creative costumes and masks.
The Viareggio Carnival offers a variety of snacks and sweets that are typical of Tuscan cuisine. Cenci are a favourite treat. These are thin strips of dough that are deep-fried in hot oil and sprinkled with icing sugar. They are crispy and sweet and come in various shapes, such as bows, knots or plaits. A flat cake made from flour, sugar, eggs, butter and orange peel, known as Schiacciata alla Fiorentina, is also one of the delicacies sold during Carnival.
English 
Italiano
German
Czech