Month: June 2012

Summer 2012 to the Sound of Music

June 29, 2012

Every summer, Tuscany turns into a big stage on which many influential artists of the musical panorama perform. This is the best season for enjoying many of the things Tuscany offers – a mix of emotions, adventures and entertainment! This summer is off to a start high a lot of expectations, thanks to the rich…

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San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca and More: Do not miss these this Weekend

June 28, 2012

This summer “under the Tuscan sun” has barely started and it is already very “hot” both as far as weather forecasts goes but also for the the numerous, quality events scheduled around the region every weekend. Wherever you are this upcoming weekend, you’re surely find some interesting events and things to do, both in the…

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A weekend living traditions in Florence and Arezzo

June 22, 2012

This weekend is a chance to live long standing traditions that continue to this day in Tuscany. Tomorrow in Arezzo, the first edition of a great historical festival will take place all day: the Giostra del Saracino (or Saracen Joust). The Joust takes places twice per year (in June and September in case you’re not…

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From the Street: Fattoria dei Clochard alla Riscossa Gives New Hope

On June 17 the grand opening of a new agriturismo occurred near Serravalle Pistoiese in Tuscany. The fact is newsworthy because the farmhouse is the site of a very special social project where 12 homeless will have the opportunity over the next 12 months to work and pick up the necessary skills as well as…

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Climb to the top of Palazzo Vecchio’s Tower – Opens Sunday June 24

June 19, 2012

As part of the June 24 celebrations for Florence’s patron saint, St. John the Baptist, the city is opening to the public for the first time ever the iconic tower of Palazzo Vecchio. The tower dates back to the 13th century and is part of the original section of Palazzo Vecchio designed and constructed by…

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Lux in Nocte, a path through Art and Faith

June 18, 2012

On Thursday June 21st, the Opera della Metropolitana and the Arcidiocesi of Siena presents the event Lux in Nocte, a special and unique occasion to enjoy the artistic heritage of the city through unusual itineraries. The Cathedral, the Crypt, the Opera Museum and The Baptistry in Siena, (from 9.00 pm to 12.00 pm) will open…

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To see Calcio Storico Fiorentino or not….

June 15, 2012

Still wondering whether you should go see the Calcio Storico Fiorentino whose first two matches are taking place this weekend in Piazza Santa Croce (for more details, read our blog post on the Calcio Storico from a few weeks ago)? View this promotional clip of the documentary called “Football Gladiators” directed by Fabio Segatori to…

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This weekend celebrate the Patron Saint of Pisa, San Ranieri

June 14, 2012

On Saturday June 16th the Luminara returns to Pisa, one of the most suggestive and amusing summer events in Tuscany. It opens the door to the feast day of San Ranieri, Pisa’s patron saint, celebrated the day after with the Regatta of San Ranieri. For the occasion the city, a lovely medieval pearl, is adorned…

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The Uffizi will shortly open ten new rooms

In less than a month, the next section of the new rooms of the Uffizi Gllery will open to offer its visitors a space dedicated to the painters of the sixteenth century, especially to Tuscan masters such as Raffaello, Bronzino and Andrea del Sarto. The rooms, ten in all, are on the main floor of…

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