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Scoppio del Carro, exploding carts in Florence on Easter Sunday

If you’re visiting Florence during the Easter holidays be sure not to miss one of the town’s oldest and most popular traditions: the Explosion of the Cart. Continua a leggere

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Castagneto Carducci, the heart of the Etruscan Coast

  Set amongst the Etruscan jewels that give their name to this strip of coast south of Livorno, is the town of Castagneto Carducci. Perched on the hillside near a chestnut wood, castagneto, the town was named in 1900 Castagneto … Continua a leggere

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Casciana Terme, the warm heart of Tuscany

In the heart of the Pisan Hills region lies the town of Casciana Terme, one of many dotting these knolls. The name Casciana derives from the Latin name Cassius, so presumably it was the “Land of Cassio”, but a first … Continua a leggere

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UNESCO’s World Heritage List adds other 14 Tuscan locations – Part Two

Last time we embarked on visiting the recently inscribed UNESCO’s World Heritage properties: the Medici villas and gardens in Tuscany Continua a leggere

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Carnevale di Viareggio, the Tuscan seaside carnival

The Carnevale di Viareggio is an annual event held on the coast in Tuscany in the town of Viareggio. This colourful and musical carnival is one of the best known in Italy. Continua a leggere

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