Month: December 2012

What to do for New Year’s Eve in Tuscany

December 21, 2012

Did you think that the world would end on December 21, 2012, as predicted by the Mayans and have not thought on how to celebrate New Year’s Eve? We advise you to come and spend it in Tuscany! 😉 Some of the main events scheduled for this New Year’s Eve in the main cities of…

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Seen Up Close: Works of Art Explained by an Expert

December 19, 2012

There are still a few more days where visitors to the Palatine Gallery, Modern Art and Silver Museum at the Palazzo Pitti and at the Medici Villa della Petraia will have the opportunity to study a famous work of art “up close” with an expert. Right in front of the work of art an expert…

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Museum openings during Christmas and New Year’s Eve

December 13, 2012

Are you in Florence right around Christmas and New Year’s Eve? You’re likely planning to visit some museums and interested in knowing what else is open right around those days so we’ve collected details for you on what is open and when! Check out all of the details here: Museum hours Christmas holidays in Florence…

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A Special Aperitif at the Davanzati Palace Every Friday Night

December 5, 2012

The ancient Palazzo Davanzati, located in the historical center of Florence, is the unique setting of a very special aperitif every Friday evening running until February 1, 2013. The initiative is called “Aperitivo ad Arte” which started this past summer at the Uffizi Gallery and then at the Bargello Museum. If you’re traveling to Florence…

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December in Florence and Tuscany – Lots to do!

December 3, 2012

The month of December in Florence is filled with holiday shopping, hot chocolate and holiday cheer, making it a very fun month to be in Florence and Tuscany in general even if the temps are going down. There are many events to look forward this month, so take note of the following! In FLORENCE: German…

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