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Events going on in the towns of Tuscany

Dough Balls Festival at San Donato in Collina

Pubblicato il 11 Gennaio 2012 da Genni

From Saturday 14th January to Sunday 8th April San Donato in Collina, a hamlet of Rignano sull’Arno near Florence, is holding its famous Dough Balls Festival every weekend. Every Saturday from 2 to 7 pm and every Sunday from 9 … Continua a leggere→

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Bagni di Lucca celebrates its Epiphany… with polenta

Pubblicato il 5 Gennaio 2012 da Genni

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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Sagre -Village Festivals- in Tuscany, an alternative way to experience the region

Pubblicato il 30 Settembre 2011 da Genni

In Italy a sagra is a village festival, very often concerning food but also sometimes historical pageants or sporting events. Originally old country fairs, today many towns organize these events both for the village people as well as to attract … Continua a leggere→

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Archery feat at Pescia

Pubblicato il 26 Agosto 2011 da Genni

Hidden in Chianti, between Lucca and Florence, is the city of Pescia. It is located at the bottom of a valley, acting as a hinge between the hills and the plains, covered with olive groves that give the impression of being gardens. … Continua a leggere→

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The Guidis Taste – Wine Festival at Poppi

Pubblicato il 23 Agosto 2011 da Genni

The beautiful historic centre of Poppi, among the most beautiful in Italy, is hosting from the 25th to the 28th August “The Guidis Taste – Wine Festival”, a vast Exhibition of both Tuscan wines and traditional and organic products of … Continua a leggere→

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