Archivi categoria: Tuscan churches and cathedrals

San Godenzo between the Mugello and Casentino valleys

North-east of Florence, sits the village of San Godenzo, sandwiched between the Mugello and Casentino valleys. Surrounded by woodland, here you can find peace and quiet and some respite from the summer heat. Continua a leggere

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The hillside villages of Versilia

Versilia, in northern Tuscany, is not only a fashionable sea resort with long sandy beaches, glitzy cafés, designer-boutiques and a month-long Carnival. It also has a lovely array of medieval villages. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Apuan Alps, Discovery, Tuscan churches and cathedrals, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscany, Versilia, Viareggio, World Tourism | Contrassegnato , , , , , , | Lascia un commento

Lucignano, one of Tuscany’s medieval pearls

The beautiful medieval village of Lucignano is certainly a must whilst travelling through the gorgeous countryside of the Val di Chiana in Tuscany Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Arezzo, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Tuscan architecture, Tuscan churches and cathedrals, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscany, Valdichiana, World Tourism | Contrassegnato | Lascia un commento

Lucca celebrates its Feast of the Cross

An ancient relic, a millenary tradition, a magnificent walled town. These the ingredients of Lucca’s major celebration. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Events in Lucca, Lucca, Tuscan churches and cathedrals, Tuscan traditions | Contrassegnato , | Lascia un commento

Vicopisano and its Festa Medievale

  In the north of the province of Pisa, only 16 km (nearly 10 mi) from the Leaning Tower, lies the town of Vicopisano. It spreads between the banks of the river Arno and Mount Pisano and is mostly hilly, … Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Events around Pisa, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore in Tuscany, Pisa, Tuscan churches and cathedrals, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan recipes, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , | Lascia un commento