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Bagni di Lucca celebrates its Epiphany… with polenta

The thermal town of Bagni di Lucca was known for its springs since the Etruscan and Roman Ages. It later became the summer residence of Napoleon’s court and with the French occupation reached its maximum splendour. It was during this … Continua a leggere

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The World’s Largest Christmas Stocking 2011

On January 5th, 2011, the Italian volunteer emergency services organisation Pubblica Assistenza of Carrara, in Tuscany, and its various branches produced the largest Christmas stocking. It measured 51 m and 35 cm (168 ft, 5.65 in) in length and 21 … Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Carrara, Massa Carrara, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan traditions, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , | Lascia un commento

Christmas Holiday opening times in Florence

In Florence all the museums and galleries and the Boboli Gardens will be closed on Christmas day and on New Year’s Day. On Christmas Eve and on the 31st of December the Uffizi Gallery, the Galleria dell’Accademia, the Palatine Gallery … Continua a leggere

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Christmas events in Tuscany

Tuscany has already started up its Christmas events and markets in a blaze of joyful colours, sounds and fragrances Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Events around Florence, Events around Siena, Events in Florence, Events in Siena, Events in Tuscany, Events in Valdichiana, Events on and around Mount Amiata, Fairs and markets in Tuscany, Florence, Mount Amiata, Siena, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Lascia un commento

Florence in December

So what’s on in Florence during the merry month of December? Here in Italy the Christmas atmosphere starts early. The shop windows are embellished with their twinkling holiday decorations and the traditional festive illumination lights up the city’s streets. On … Continua a leggere

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