Wonderfood Pitti, this edition’s theme

Wonderfood Pitti (Pitti Immagine)WonderFood Pitti is the key theme for the forthcoming edition of Pitti Immagine’s shows…simply because, now more than ever, we are all talking about food. It is a theme close to contemporary lifestyle issues and Pitti will tackle it with “deeply rooted” irony: starting from the land where food is grown and produced. Culture, love and a taste for what we eat “via nature” and not via “star chefs”.

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Art&Tourism, Tuscany presents its project

Fortezza da BassoThe strength of a museum today lies not merely in the value of its assets, but above all in its abilities to promote and publicise itself using specialist services. In such a context the educational activities addressed to schools are fundamental since, on the one hand they bring young people closer to the cultural heritage of their region and on the other they stimulate important debate between schools and museums.

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The first fair dedicated to cultural tourism

Art & TourismAfter months of preparation Art&Tourism, the first event in the world entirely dedicated to cultural tourism, is getting ready for its long awaited debut on the international scene: ten days and the fair organised by TTG Italia, a company in the Rimini Fiera Group will open its doors in the elegant setting of Fortezza da Basso in Florence for a long weekend (18 to 20 May) of art, culture, music and lots and lots of tourism.

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Firenze Gelato Festival at the Handicrafts Trade Fair

firenzegelatofestivalThe coolest summer festival will stop at the Trade Fair for a sweet preview. Visitors of the Trade Fair will have a great opportunity to taste some really delicious true italian craft gelato. The International Handicrafts Trade Fair (April 21-29) is an event organised by Firenze Fiera at the Fortezza da Basso. It is the place where culture, arts, handicraft traditions and new creativities meet and shape up to become exclusive.

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The Handicrafts Trade Fair at the Fortezza da Basso

Fortezza da BassoToday, just Like Yesterday, the City of Beauty. In 1931 the dawn of the know-how. The Handicrafts Trade Fair has its roots in history. It was originally born as an extension of the Florence Corporations of Workers. After war, it opened again with a new and fresh international approach. The years of the economic boom encouraged the international character of the fair, which quickly became the centre of the attention in the world of high quality handicraft products.

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