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Befana - An Italian Christmas Tradition

Befana – An Italian Christmas Tradition

In Italian folklore, La Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout the country on Epiphany Eve
La Mamma della Mamma - Grandparent Culture

La Mamma della Mamma – Grandparent Culture

“My mum's mum is always with me when my mum is not” goes the prize-winning song 'La Mamma della Mamma', from the Italian Zecchino d'Oro annual children's song festival in 1998. Twelve years on, and...
Unicorn Festival in Vinci

Unicorn Festival in Vinci

On July 24/25 do not miss “Unicorn”, the Fantasy-Medieval festival in Vinci
Livorno's Aquarium

Livorno’s Aquarium

The Acquario di Livorno: a magical place for kids, families and sea-lovers in a stunning location
Populonia, an Etruscan city in the Gulf of Baratti

Populonia, an Etruscan city in the Gulf of Baratti

The Val di Cornia Parks: a focus on the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia, on the promontory of Piombino, Tuscany
Pinocchio and the park of Collodi

Pinocchio and the park of Collodi

Pinocchio's park in the town of Collodi, near Pescia, Pistoia, Tuscany
Who is the Befana Christmas witch?

Who is the Befana Christmas witch?

Epiphany celebrations in Tuscany: who is the Befana Christmas witch?
Pianosa: hidden treasure in the Tuscan archipelago

Pianosa: hidden treasure in the Tuscan archipelago

Pianosa Island, Tuscan archipelago

Florence for Family

If you are visiting Florence with your family from June to December 2010 I have good news for you. There is a new project in the city called “Florence for Family” that consist in a mix of art and science...

Top 5 things to do with kids in Tuscany

Everybody talks about excellent pasta, risotto, wine, art and museums… but what if you are traveling with children? What can you do with your kids in Tuscany? We selected a top 5 suggestions for...