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10 reasons to visit Tuscany in winter

10 reasons to visit Tuscany in winter

Winter in Tuscany? Of course it’s cold, but not as cold as other European cities. It rains quite a bit as well, but you’ll have the opportunity to discover an amazing landscape you won’t soon forget, with a totally different quality of light, amazing colors, and above all, (many) fewer...
Tuscany in HDR by Ken Kaminesky

Tuscany in HDR by Ken Kaminesky

Ken Kaminesky's HDR pictures of Florence
Living like a local in Tuscany: a day trip to Garfagnana

Living like a local in Tuscany: a day trip to Garfagnana

A day trip to Garfagnana as the Tuscan locals use to do!
The Tuscany Walking Festival returns

The Tuscany Walking Festival returns

The Tuscany Walking Festival is back: check out the schedule!
Top 5 romantic things to do in Tuscany with your partner

Top 5 romantic things to do in Tuscany with your partner

Tuscany is sexy and full of romantic places and things to do with your beloved one
One day in Florence: 10 things you HAVE to do!

One day in Florence: 10 things you HAVE to do!

Yes! I know it’s almost impossible to condense the things to do in Florence in a list of 10!! Most people would need at least a couple of days to fully enjoy the city, visit most museums and neightborhoods and to REALLY get the taste of the city, he vibes...
Rioni: Carnival in Viareggio neighbourhoods

Rioni: Carnival in Viareggio neighbourhoods

The Viareggio Carnival’s heart beats during the neighbourhood’s feasts, called “Rioni”
Viareggio Carnival Floats

Viareggio Carnival Floats

Viareggio Carnival: Tuscany's most famous parade with floats and tons of confetti

What’s the best time of the year to visit Tuscany

Traveling to Tuscany is always a great experience, each season has something special to offer. I can’t say what is the best season for you, but I can tell you what are you going to find in Tuscany in the different seasons and you can decide for yourself. Tuscany in Autumn
 
When to get Married in Tuscany

When to get Married in Tuscany

The question's been popped, the proposal's been accepted, you've decided to get married in Tuscany and now the big decision to make is WHEN?
Emergency Firenze 2011

Emergency Firenze 2011

From the 6th until the 11th September the 10th Edition National Meeting of Emergency: meetings, photography exhibition, shows and conferences that describe what Emergency is and what it does.
Puccini's house will open again

Puccini’s house will open again

Most of you probably know that the world famous composer Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca in December 22nd 1858. What you probably do not know is that his Museum House in Lucca will now reopen in September 13th.
Barga Jazz Festival 2011

Barga Jazz Festival 2011

Every year, since 1986, in Barga (Lucca) takes place Barga Jazz a famous Festival- Music competition that celebrates Jazz Music.
Watch the Palio di Siena horse race live online

Watch the Palio di Siena horse race live online

Are you a fan of the world famous “Palio di Siena” that every year takes place in the beautiful Piazza del Campo? If you are, but you won’t be able to be there on August 16th don’t worry! You can watch the whole event (from the assignation of the horses on August 13th, until the...
Ferragosto week end: what to do in Tuscany

Ferragosto week end: what to do in Tuscany

As probably most of you already know this week end it’s a special week end! It’s Ferragosto in Italy: it’s bank holiday and most people are on vacation enjoying the beach. But, also in the city centers there are still a lot of things to do in order to satisfy every kind of request: from...
Volterra AD 1398: a jump back into the Medieval times

Volterra AD 1398: a jump back into the Medieval times

Medieval festivals in Tuscany: it's Volterra's turn!
Mid-August Holidays: Top 5 must see traditional events

Mid-August Holidays: Top 5 must see traditional events

  In Tuscany all year long you can easly come across some unexpected traditional event: a medieval parade, an ancient barrel race, a flag wavers exhibition and so on. August is defenitely the month where most of them and some of the most important ones take place, especially in the southern area of Tuscany: The...
Festambiente in Maremma: eco-friendly music

Festambiente in Maremma: eco-friendly music

Summer in Tuscany will be full of music and fun, even in August! Tonight Festambente, the international festival dedicated to music and ecology-neutral environement, is going to start!
Mystery Tuscany: legends of Tuscany

Mystery Tuscany: legends of Tuscany

Mystery Tuscany is the first high definition film fully dedicated to the legends of Tuscany.
San Niccolò Tower opens for the first time

San Niccolò Tower opens for the first time

  If you think Florence has no secrets for you, read this post and you will change your mind !
Top 10 must see in Maremma

Top 10 must see in Maremma

Top 10 destinations we recommend in Maremma, Southern Tuscany