Florence became the capital of the wine in February. Two events of great reputation will be held at the Stazione Leopolda, a few steps from the historical center of the city: “Buy Wine 2012” and “Chianti Classico Collection”.
Tag: Tuscany
Snow Tuesday and Friday according to the forecast
The temperatures of the night have been below zero throughout all the province of Florence, Italy. According to the weather forecasts a weak snowfall is expected for tomorrow in Tuscany and Florence. On Friday weather forecasts indicate a strong enhancement of the snow.
Carnival celebrations, magic February
The most enjoyable festival of the year is coming up: February isthe month of Carnival. The city of Florence organizes many small events, but the best Carnival festivals are in the rest of Tuscany, especially in Viareggio, a seaside town situated on the Tuscany coast, an hour’s drive from Florence. Viareggio is a tourist seaside resort with beaches and hotels, famous for its Carnival.
Skiing in Tuscany, it’s the right time
This week the snow has covered almost all of Tuscany. Temperatures are still very cold, below zero, but the snow of these days is perfect for skiing. Tuscany is a great region for winter sports. Abetone (Pistoia), just a couple of hours by car from Florence, is the most famous place for skiing and snowboarding.
Exceptional wave of bad weather strikes Florence
The perturbation, with cold air, that is causing bad weather conditions, in Tuscany. The weather alert due to snow, ice and strong winds is still valid until Monday, February, 6. Temperatures below zero throughout the province of Florence. The minimum was recorded at Giogo Pass (-9.8 ° C), Upper Mugello.
World road championship on the routes of Bartali
Eleven itineraries in breathtaking backdrops, like Tuscany’s many art and monumental cities and its wild nature and enchanting countryside. These and more can be found in Tuscany, home to the much-loved sports and tourism itineraries that the world’s great cycling champions will travel in the 2013 World Road Championships to be held in the region from September 21 to 29, 2013.
Birthplace of Leonardo awarded with Orange flag
The Touring Club Italiano awarded 35 Tuscan areas with the Orange Flag, a symbol of environmentally-friendly tourism. In the province of Florence awarded areas are Barberino Val d’Elsa, Certaldo and Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo.
The “Sailor” by Talani lands to the Port of Miami
The Port of Miami, Florida, called the Tuscan artist Giampaolo Talani to design a bronze statue of a ‘Sailor’, about 18 meters high. The statue will be placed on the point that separates the two branches of the U.S. port. The statue was chosen as a symbol of town twinning between the Port of Livorno and the Port of Miami during the celebrations for the 500 years since the death of Amerigo Vespucci.