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Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Yesterday May 11th , 2012 in Florence,  at  16  Via della Scala,  one of the world’s old pharmacies the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella  celebrated its 400th anniversary. Its historical rooms have been renovated  according to a new … Continua a leggere

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“Olandiamo” in Florence from springtime 2012 up to February 2013

Tuscany is a  region much loved by the Dutch,  a  file rouge  links  the two countries. Since the days of the nineteenth century Grand Tour,  the Dutch  have appreciated the Tuscan landscape,  both urban and rural, and its lifestyle  including  … Continua a leggere

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Gazing up inside the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi

The courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi  has lately lost its function of passageway. It has become a  vital spot for cultural events taking place all the year round, thanks to the Strozzina Foundation. A new challenging trend  to define  its  role, … Continua a leggere

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Riding a bike among vineyards and Tuscan villages

Let’s abandon  cars  for a while  and devote ourselves to slow time. What ‘s better than joining two passions  like bike and  wine? Just in few days,  in the heart of Tuscany  a pleasant   event “ Tuscany  wine and bike” … Continua a leggere

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A mid-spring escape to Chianti, Tuscany

Chianti, a strongly evocative word. It can be  both a unique wine and a Tuscan area, a spot of extraordinary beauty, roughly extending between Florence and Siena. The accommodations offered by www.tuscanyholidayrent.com are plenty. Particularly recommended the lovely apartments from … Continua a leggere

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