The crew of the cruise liner Costa Concordia was awarded the title of ‘Seafarer of the year’ in the Lloyd’s List Global awards 2012. “Captain Francesco Schettino was delighted to know that his crew was awarded the prize ‘for the courage and professional skills’ shown during the Costa Concordia shipwreck, off the shores of Giglio Island”, a statement of the law firm defending Schettino.
Tag: Tuscany
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.
New Tuscan restaurant in Lower Manhattan, NYC
The rich flavors of Tuscany will soon find a new home in Lower Manhattan. Felice 15 Gold Street — an Italian restaurant with two other establisments on the Upper East Side — will open a third location October 3 in Gild Hall at 15 Gold St. in the Financial District, it announced on Facebook.
European cultural heritage days in Tuscany
Every year in September, the 50 signatory States to the European Cultural Convention take part in the European Heritage Days – a joint action of the Council of Europe and the European Commission, putting new cultural assets on view and opening up historical buildings normally closed to the public.
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 Val d’Orcia.
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 appointments.
UCI world road race championships in Tuscany
The routes of the 2013 UCI world road race championships in Tuscany have been officially unveiled with the elite men’s road race predicted to be the toughest since Bernhard Hinault won the rainbow jersey in Sallanches, France in 1980. The road races start in Montecatini Terme and Lucca before heading to Florence.
Expo Rurale to learn more about Tuscany
Casine Park was full of life this past weekend as Tuscany’s “Expo Rurale” came to Florence. The park was filled with vendors, families, farm animals, an even a live cooking show, to help support Tuscany’s rural economy. This 3-day event helped to bring attention to the agricultural community in Tuscany.
A 3 minutes trailer to “conquest” America
A trailer of three minutes to “conquest” the American and Canadian tourists. The Tuscany Region goest to New York. The trailer was introduced yestersay at he Indipendent Film Week. For the past thirty-two years, Independent Film Week has been a one-of-a-kind event that has brought the international filmmaking community to New York City to celebrate, advocate and introduce new voices on the independent scene.
Ruralia Expo, the outdoor life at the Cascine Park
After the success of the first edition, which has seen more than 130,000 visitors over three days, from 20 to 23 September 2012 back to Florence’s Cascine Park, Rural Expo 2012. During the show you can do outdoor picnic, go to an Italian “apertitivo” with the typical products of Tuscany, or create a vegetable garden, plant care and more.