A real challenge for those who thought they have already seen and read everything about kitchen’s world. A way to test one’s knowledge and belief culinary submitting the verification of the tuscan “guru” Beppe Bigazzi. His newest book will be presented Saturday, February 2nd at the Villa Medicea in Artimino.
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Viareggio Carnival, one million people expected
Viareggio Carnival, celebrating in 2013 140 years of life under the sign of a vivid tradition such as the long-established European tradition of Carnival festivals, is no doubt one of the best known events in Italy. Masked Parades are scheduled 3th February, 10th February, 12th February, 17th February, 24th February.
Read moreArtisans in Florence, angels of beauty
An event which hosted the most important master craftsmen of history inside a privileged space, where tradition and innovation merge to create extremely valuable handmade products.
Read moreEpiphany, last events of the holiday season
In Florence the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore organizes on January 6 a historical re-enactment of the visit of Three Wise Men. The historical parade, led by the Three Wise Men, is made up of 800 people and includes figures from the Old Florentine Republic.
New Year’s Eve 2013 in Florence
New Year’s Eve 2013 in Florence is beginning to take shape, and will include the Italian group Subsonica led by Samuel. A live performance that promises to be full of surprises, but retains the classic combination of the past: it will be in piazza della Stazione and will be free.
Traditional pre-Christmas event at the Four Season
It’s time to open gates, at the Four Seasons Hotel, for a traditional pre-Christman event. It’s the 5th edition of the “Open Day”, dedicated to raise funds per “Istituto degli Innocenti” and its activities on behalf of children. On Sunday, December 16th, from 10 to 16, all florentines and tourists are invited to pass through the gates of Parco della Gherardesca, the city’s largest private garden and since 2008 part of the Four Seasons Hotel.
Christmas markets 2012 in Florence
Christmas is approaching and in both Florence and its province the squares are teeming with markets. Once the prerogative of the northern countries, Christmas street markets are now a big success here as well, and there are numerous to choose from for gift shopping or to see the towns in the territory in an unusual and charming light.
December 8th in museums and villas
December 8th is a religious holiday in Italy. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If you are in Florence, Italy, this weekend, as December 8th is Saturday, you will be able to visit museums, gardens, villas and churches, because most of them are open.
The marvelous Boboli garden in Florence
The Garden extends on the hill behind Palazzo Pitti and continues down towards Porta Romana. Thanks to landscaping work carried out over the years, this garden is today one of the biggest and most elegant Italian style gardens. Following the acquisition of Palazzo Pitti by Cosimo I de Medici and his wife Eleonora of Toledo who had decided to make it the official Grand-Ducal palace, work was started on the adjacent land.
Art and wine: a Florentine artist in Hong Kong
Art and wine: a Florentine artist in Hong Kong. The painter Elisabetta Rogai made the first live Asian performance at the Tsim Sha Tsui Center with the Chinese celebrity Jason Chan. She has performed a live painting of today called EnoArte, where artist to use wine instead of colors to paint pictures as they age over time.
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