Month: January 2014

Grand Cloister in Santa Maria Novella Opens in 2014

January 30, 2014

As we loved our visit to the Great Cloister of Santa Maria Novella a few months ago (you can read more about it here), I write today to let you know that the special openings for the cloister continue in 2014! Not normally open to the public (as it is a school for the Carabinieri),…

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A Saturday night in Florence’s museums

January 23, 2014

The Italian Ministry of National Heritage and Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MIBACT) this Saturday night January 25th repeats the initiative “A night at the Museum” and some state museums in the major cities in Italy will be open after the usual opening hours. In Florence this Saturday, you can then choose to spend the evening…

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Thermal itineraries in Tuscany

January 15, 2014

If you’re planning to go to Tuscany, get ready to visit an amazing wonderland, like Alice’s and to be surprised every step you take. This freezing and variable time of the year is not perfect for touring open-air some of the most beautiful villages of the region, so thermal destinations could be an interesting alternative…

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