Archivi tag: Livorno

Jubilee Year in Tuscany

The extraordinary Jubilee Year announced by Pope Francis starts on December 8th. Here’s a list of jubilee churches in Tuscany for those searching for special indulgences. 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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Livorno, waiting to be discovered

This week one of Pope Francis’ choir ‘boys’ is leading us to the discovery of the ancient free port city of Livorno. Tuscan born Ermenegildo Corsini lives and works in Rome where he is part of the renowned Sistine Chapel … Continua a leggere

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Special effects in Livorno with Effetto Venezia

Livorno’s fascinating district, Venezia Nuova, is the backdrop to the international folkloristic event Effetto Venezia. Music, shows, installations, street entertainment, international food and much more await you along the magnificent maze of canals of this amazing city. Continua a leggere

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