Month: May 2013

A Trip into the Middle Ages

May 29, 2013

The summer season in Tuscany is the start of many events, particularly medieval fairs! The weather has been a little too wet for May so far, but if it turns out sunny and you’re wondering where to head off to this coming weekend, I recommed heading to Castiglion Fiorentino near Arezzo or Malmantile near Florence!

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Good Food and Wine Events in Chianti

May 22, 2013

Wine and excellent food continue as the main protagonists in events this weekend as they move from Florence, where Wine Town 2013 just took place, to Chianti with two wine and food manifestations. La Mostra del Chianti Centered in the small town of Montespertoli, the 56th edition of the “Mostra del Chianti” will start this…

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Night at the Museum 2013

May 15, 2013

Saturday, May 18 is the Night at the Museum, an initiative taking place across all of Europe – and which means free entrance into many, many museums and special events! What’s Happening in Florence In Florence, Palazzo Vecchio will be open for free visits from 6pm to midnight, including the walk around the patrol paths…

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Quality Wines & More: Wine Town is About to Arrive to Florence

May 13, 2013

We usually think of Florence as a city of art, but in the next few days it is going to turn into the city of wine! On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, from 3 to 11pm, Florence will be hosting the 4th edition of WineTown, a manifestation focused on excellent, high quality wines…

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The European Festival and Blue Night 2013

May 9, 2013

Between May 7 and 12, Florence is host to the European Festival with over 100 cultural events, shows and more to celebrate Europe. Among the events you should not miss out on: the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino performs Verdi’s Don Carlo on May 12 at 3:30pm while on May 11 at 8:30pm there will be a…

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The Giro di’Italia is coming to Tuscany and Florence!

May 8, 2013

Whether you’re a cyclist aficionado or not, prepare yourselves for an exciting Sunday as the Giro d’Italia passes through Tuscany and Florence this weekend! Sunday, May 12 marks Day 9 of the cycling race across Italy. The day will start in Sansepolcro in southeastern Tuscany, about 40km to the east of Arezzo, and pass through…

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Count Silvio, the Last Count of Pienza

May 3, 2013

If you’re headed to the Val d’Orcia and to Pienza in particular, we highly recommend you visit the beautiful Palazzo Piccolomini in Pienza‘s central piazza. Home to the Piccolomini family and to Pope Pius II, the palazzo conserves the history of the noble family that shaped the town of Pienza into what it is today….

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A Night at the Opera

May 2, 2013

Would you like to spend a special evening listening to some of the most famous operas in the world, without the need to go to a full opera? The Odeon theater hall just off Piazza Strozzi and the Ensemble San Felice present a new initiative for lovers of classical music. A “Night at the Opera”…

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