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Calcio Storico Fiorentino – the real ‘kick game’

This month sees the return of the historical Florentine football game, the Calcio Storico Fiorentino, in which the four quarters of the town compete in 16th-century historical costumes against the magnificent backdrop of Piazza Santa Croce. The teams are made … Continua a leggere

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A day at Monteriggioni on the Via Francigena

The beautiful medieval walled town of Monteriggioni, located on a natural knoll, is among one of the best preserved in all of Italy. Every year it not only attracts tourists but also medieval archaeologists and historians, as well as architects. … Continua a leggere

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A medieval Saint Valentine’s at the shade of Chianti’s hills

The beautiful scenery of the Florentine hills this time will be the backdrop for a romantic evening, where the magic of the past merges with the gentle breeze of love. The Sestiere Castellare, association for the promotion of cultural and … Continua a leggere

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Sticky & Sweet Tour of the province of Pistoia

Sunday full of sweetmeat goodies scheduled this weekend in the province of Pistoia. The town of Borgo a Buggiano is hosting its traditional “Gluttons’ Carnival”. The streets of this ancient city will be packed with stalls full of delicious local … Continua a leggere

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Stew Palio at San Giovanni Valdarno

This Sunday, 15th January, the medieval town of San Giovanni Valdarno, in the province of Arezzo, is hosting its famous Stew Palio.  This tasty rendezvous  for inquisitive people and gourmets is dedicated to the typical dish of this town, the … Continua a leggere

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