Archivi categoria: Culture and accommodations in Tuscany

In Anghiari, Arezzo, “Sarà stufa“ a theatre piece by Tovaglia a Quadri

It is summertime and amateur theatres such as the Teatro Povero of Monticchiello or the Bruscello of Montepulciano spring up all around Tuscany. In Anghiari, a small village not far from Arezzo, one of the nicest Tuscan popular theatre company … Continua a leggere

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Cathedral of Siena: floor uncovered

The magnificent Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral of Siena houses the heart of the art, history and tradition of this wonderful town. The entire complex contains some of the most important monuments of the European artistic panorama. The hub of the  complex is … Continua a leggere

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Vinci: Unicorns, football and knights in Leonardo’s hometown

Best known for its most famous son, the Renaissance giant Leonardo, Vinci is a quiet hill town, whose narrow streets and surrounding vineyards and olive groves are much the same as in Leonardo’s time. The houses cluster around the medieval … Continua a leggere

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Botero in Pietrasanta, Tuscany

Pietrasanta, the Versilia fashionable artistic town celebrates the eightieth birthday of Ferdinando Botero, the Columbian artist famous for his  oversized bronze sculptures with an amazing exhibition in  Piazza  Duomo and  in the nearby church and cloister of Saint Augustine. Pietrasanta … Continua a leggere

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Riding a bike among vineyards and Tuscan villages

Let’s abandon  cars  for a while  and devote ourselves to slow time. What ‘s better than joining two passions  like bike and  wine? Just in few days,  in the heart of Tuscany  a pleasant   event “ Tuscany  wine and bike” … Continua a leggere

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