Archivi tag: Prato

Vernio, tradition and polenta

How Florentine Counts Bardi saved not only Edward III of England and Columbus’ trips but also a commune in Prato, and with only some chestnut flour, dried cod and herrings. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Culture in Tuscany, Events around Prato, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore in Tuscany, Prato, Tuscan food and wine, Tuscan traditions, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , | Lascia un commento

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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Kitchens in the old ages at the Medici Villa at Poggio a Caiano

EXPO 2015 and the Medici Villa at Poggio at Caiano are exhibiting in the villa’s Still Life Museum 17th- and 18th-century paintings and objects related to kitchen life: Nelle Antiche Cucine, on until October 25th Continua a leggere

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Wishing you all a sweet Christmas holiday

With the Christmas holidays on their way, Tuscany dons its festive dress, turns its twinkling lights on, adorns its trees and stages its nativity scenes. In this period, colourful Christmas markets appear in the streets and squares with its kaleidoscope … Continua a leggere

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Carmignano Wine and Typical Flavours of Prato Trail – Strada dei Vini di Carmignano e dei sapori tipici pratesi

This week we’re back on our wine trails, and this time it’s the Carmignano wine together with the typical flavours of the town and area of Prato. Continua a leggere

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