Month: February 2012

Remembering the Last of the Medici

February 16, 2012

On February 18, the city of Florence pays homage to the last member of the Medici dynasty, Maria Luisa de’ Medici, on the anniversary of her death. Thanks to her and her “patto di famiglia” signed in 1737, the family’s immense patrimony of art, sculpture and other precious collections were left to the city of…

Read more

5 Ideas to Celebrate this Carnival 2012 in Tuscany

February 3, 2012

With February, Carnival season 2012 comes alive and Tuscany prepares to celebrate with big masked parades and events dedicated to Carnival. Have you already prepared your fancy costume and bought some confetti and streamers? If you answered “Yes”, then you have only to choose the destination to celebrate! Otherwise, do not worry, you still have…

Read more