Archivi tag: Lucca

Lucca Comics is back – Revolution!

  Starting today, October 30th, and continuing until Sunday, November 2nd, is the annual comic book and gaming convention Lucca Comics & Games. Launched in 1966, during the years this event has grown both in size and importance. Starting off … Continua a leggere

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Pedona, the Un-trodden Versilia

Versilia is well-known for its fashionable Riviera resorts and numerous night clubs. One of its jewels is Camaiore, which stretches from the beaches of Lido di Camaiore until the peaks of the Apuan Alps, such as Monte Prana, Monte Matanna … Continua a leggere

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A look around Empoli

Usually off regular tourist routes, even though it’s on the main railway track from Florence to Pisa, is the town of Empoli located at about 20 km (12 miles) from Florence. Sitting in a plain to the south of the … Continua a leggere

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The Befana comes by night…

With Christmas and New Years Eve behind us, the holiday season is coming to its end. Here in Italy the final kick comes from an old woman who delivers gifts to children on Epiphany Eve flying through the skies on … Continua a leggere

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Olive Oil and Wine Trail of Montalbano, the hills of Leonardo – Strada dell’Olio e del Vino del Montalbano, le colline di Leonardo

Following the olive oil and wine trails of Tuscany along the hills of Leonardo da Vinci Continua a leggere

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