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- Pontormo’s birthplace and the Florentine “modern manner” Jacopo Carucci, called Pontormo, (Pontorme, Empoli 1494 – Florence 1556) is among the greatest artists of Italian art: the emblem of that extraordinary season that Giorgio Vasari called the “modern manner”.
- Nature hikes in Florence along the Renaissance ring The Renaissance Ring is a hiking and mountain bike proposal: 178 km around Florence, focussing on Filippo Brunelleschi’s Dome, which is the Cathedral’s Dome, through woodland and cultivated country.
- Easter Sunday 2013, the bursting of the Cart This famous Florentine ceremony dates back to the distant times of the First Crusade, launched to free the Holy Sepulchre from the hands of the infidels.
- On March 23th and 24th comes back the FAI day of spring To celebrate the twentieth birthday of the initiative, 700 cultural sites in all Italian regions will be open and it is possible to visit hundreds of special sites, that are often inaccessible to the public.
- New flight Florence-Prague (VIDEO) New direct air link between Florence and Prague. The flight will be carried out from April 1 by Czech Airlines with four weekly flights and prices from € 119 round trip. The new flight will also connect with other destinations like Moscow, Budapest and Warsaw. In our report David Vitàsek, country manager for Czech Airlines, speaks about ...
- Casa Sant’Andrea, Machiavelli’s farm The “Casa di S. Andrea” in Percussina, fraction of San Casciano, along with several farm complexes, was owned by the family of the Writer Nicolò Machiavelli, secretary of the Florentine Republic in the years between 1498 and 1512, is one of the greatest and most interesting figures of the Renaissance.
- Casa Carducci, poems and tragedies Giosue’ Carducci (Valdicastello 1835 – Bologna 1907) was one of the most famous and admired poets of the Italian Ottocento. He actively participated in the cultural life of his times as critic, scholar, and professor. Carducci was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature for his poetry.
- 100 passengers stranded at Paris airport About 100 passengers, some Italian, were stranded at the Beauvais Paris airport on Saturday after Ryanair cancelled their flight to Pisa, Italy. The cause of the mishap are probably snow and the temporary closure of the Tuscan airport of Pisa.
- Uffizi and other museums open January 1st, 2013 Visitors can greet the new year at national archeological sites and museums across Italy on Tuesday, as many institutions will open their doors even on the January 1 holiday. The Uffizi’s exhibit “I Mai Visti”, showing a series of 44 marble Caesar busts, will be the only part of the museum to open on January 1.
- Italy’s attractions and the economic crisis Italy’s charms appear somewhat resistant to the economic and financial crisis, as international tourists spent almost 3% more in the country this year, the Bank of Italy said Wednesday. Bookings from the United States are expected to increase by 5% to 15% Interest in Italy is also very high among Brazilians, the ENIT survey found.
- Top thermal spas in the province of Siena One of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany is that of the province of Siena, with its unique landscape and fascinating history and art. But not only this: it is also known as the ‘most thermal’ area of Italy, with nine spas, steeped in history and tradition but with cutting-edge facilities.
- Discover the house-museums in Tuscany The House-Museums are the homes in which famous Tuscans were born or lived. Among them are the former homes of internationally renowned Tuscan figures of the Risorgimento, such as Giacomo Puccini and Giuseppe Mazzini, among others like medieval writers and poets Giovanni Boccaccio and Dante Alighieri.
- Certaldo city of art, where Boccaccio was born Certaldo city of art, where Boccaccio was born. Inhabited since the Etruscan times, the name Certaldo derives from the Latin phrase “cerrus altus” or from the Germanic, “cerrus aldo,” meaning ‘a rise covered in oaks. In 1164, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa conceded an area of ruins to the Alberti Counts in Prato, thus allowing them to take possession ...
- The celebration of Italian-American culture 35,000 marchers. Over 100 groups, including bands, floats and contingents. Nearly one million spectators. The Columbus Day Parade is a fun filled Parade that gets bigger and better every year. Participants from all over the world march in our Parade with pride. The Columbus Day Parade has become a globally televised event with millions of viewers.
- Discovering the Mugello, outside Florence Three itineraries for uncovering the best of the Tuscan region. Quaint, ancient, intricately constructed towns are situated fairly close to one another along the flow of the Sieve River. What was once an area dominated by important Etruscan developments later becomes, in Roman times, the site of numerous colonies and hamlets.
- Wine and olive trails on the hills of Tuscany The Wine Trail of the Pisa Hills is an itinerary through the Tuscan countryside, which highlights many small towns that boast great traditions. In the immediate vicinity of Pisa, the trail winds through farmlands, hills and valleys. It is a highly accessible itinerary and can be explored with environmentally-friendly alternatives to cars, like bicycles.
- Exploring the life of Leonardo da Vinci A genius with an insurmountable curiosity, Leonardo da Vinci used his surrounding natural landscape to fulfill the observations and make discoveries that would in turn become fundamental for his artworks, sculptures and his technical and industrial inventions. Today his home is open for public visits and tours until June.
- Poggio Valicaia, a verdant oasis of art The Park of Poggio Valicaia is set in the hills to the south west of Florence in the municipality of Scandicci. It was once an extensive, privately-owned farm but when it was donated to the town, it was turned into a public park. To begin with it was only used for day-trips and picnics, but ...
- Take the nature train through Tuscany The emotions of a journey through time, departing from the ancient tracks of other times, to the discovery of the most precious of treasures of the Sienese region: vintage railcars and historic steam trains will bring you along the characteristic treks through art, nature and a good palate in the areas of Crete, Amiata and ...
- Hiking on the wonderful Fiesole hill Fiesole is a hill country, part of a wonderful and natural landscape. Starting from April, the town proposes hiking itineraries for everybody, up and down the hill of Fiesole. Walking along Fiesole’s paths is a unique hiking experience, not just for the natural beauty of the landscape but also because of the various cultural, historical and art ...
