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The Threepenny Carnival at Orbetello

The ancient Etruscan settlement of Orbetello rises on a thin strip of land within the homonymous lagoon and is connected to Monte Argentario by a road built on an artificial embankment which has divided the lagoon into two stretches of … Continua a leggere

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The Carnival of Viareggio

Lent Season is coming up soon and February is already starting off with its festive celebrations. The favourite way of celebrating here in Italy, and especially Tuscany, is the carnival. Among the most renowned, both in Italy and Europe, is … Continua a leggere

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The Palio of Buti

The ancient Roman village of Buti, in the province of Pisa, is celebrating St. Anthony the Abbot this Sunday, 22nd January, with its renowned Palio of Buti. Held the first Sunday after the celebration of the Saint (17th January), this … 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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Florence: The Cavalcade of the Magi

It might not be Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, but one must admit that the scenario of the domed cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is similarly breathtaking! To celebrate the Epiphany Florence has brushed up one of its oldest … Continua a leggere

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