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I fochi di San Giovanni, Florence and St. John’s fires

June 24th, John the Baptist, Florence and its fireworks Continua a leggere

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Pistoia is opening Its Health Museum

Italian Capital of Culture 2017, Pistoia, has opened a new Museum in the superbly decorated Ospedale del Ceppo. Continua a leggere

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It’s March, welcome to the New Year

François Rabelais once wrote “The greatest loss of time that I know is to count the hours” (Gargantua in Book I, “Gargantua and Pantagruel”), but time – be it hours, days, years – has been calculated for centuries. Here is how they do it in Tuscany. Continua a leggere

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The last Medici, the Electress Palatine who saved Florence’s art

How Anna Maria Luisa turned Florence into the worldwide capital of art and tourism. Continua a leggere

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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