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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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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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Dicomano, the latest Mugello Mountain Community

The old Etruscan hamlet of Dicomano stands at the convergence of the Mugello valley with that of the Valdisieve and of San Godenzo. The surroundings are a sequence of varying landscapes, going from valley floor, to hilly areas up to … Continua a leggere

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Castiglion Fiorentino, under Cortona’s sun

Located on the top of a hill in the province of Arezzo is the small walled town of Castiglion Fiorentino. Surrounded by beautiful olive groves, the town enjoys magnificent views over the Val di Chio, the Valdichiana and the pre-Apennines. … Continua a leggere

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Terricciola, a matter of Etruscans and wine

In the centre of the province of Pisa, right between Volterra and Pontedera, lies the ancient Etruscan town of Terricciola. Today a monumental complex known as the Hypogeum of Belvedere testifies their presence during the 4th century b.C. Like most … Continua a leggere

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