Month: March 2015

Special events at Florence’s museums for EXPO Milan 2015

March 31, 2015

Italy is preparing to host EXPO Milan 2015, the World Expo which will be held in Milan from May 1st through October 31st, 2015 and is, without a doubt, the most important national event of the year. The EXPO 2015 is dedicated to the issues of food and nutrition and will transform Milan into a…

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The Botanical Garden in Florence will Reopen April 1

March 28, 2015

Good news! It is officially confirmed, Florence’s Botanical Garden, the Giardino dei Semplici, will reopen April 1st. Hours will be 10am to 5:30pm with reduced ticket admission (3 euro). We thank everyone who has already contributed to the restoration of the gardens through the crowd-funding project on PlanBee. Another heavy rain storm at the start…

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The Middle Ages on the Road

March 27, 2015

Whether you’re attracted by the Medieval period or not, the special exhibit that just opened at the Bargello last week will likely make you rethink your interest. Since living in Tuscany, I’ve found the Middle Ages to be a fascinating time in history. The signs of that period still evident in Tuscany (just think of…

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Easter Brunch for the Whole Family

March 26, 2015

I was at the Hard Rock Cafe this week to try out some of their most popular dishes (yummy!) and found out that this Sunday, March 29th, they are hosting a special Easter Brunch! It is an event planned especially for families with children, as there will be an Easter egg hunt, crafts and entertainment…

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