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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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Colle Val d’Elsa’s Renaissance – Il Rinascimento di Colle

This coming weekend, June 23rd & 24th, Colle Val d’Elsa, near Siena, plunges back into its history and hosts the second edition of Il Rinascimento di Colle, a huge open air show that will last from 5pm to midnight. As … Continua a leggere

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Pisa lights up for San Ranieri

By tradition every 16th June the Lungarni, the avenues along the river Arno, of Pisa are floodlit at night by the Luminara di San Ranieri. The first historical document attesting the tradition of the Luminara goes back to 1337. More … Continua a leggere

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Good Friday historical procession in Casole d’Elsa

Every three years, Casole d’Elsa is cast beyond space and time and celebrates Good Friday with a historical procession. This lovely hilltop town in the province of Siena will, in fact, hold its next performance tomorrow evening at 9 pm. … 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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