Archivi categoria: Tuscan traditions

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

Pubblicato il 13 Febbraio 2016 da Genni

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

Pubblicato in Culture in Tuscany, Events in Florence, Florence, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscan traditions, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , | Lascia un commento

Vernio, tradition and polenta

Pubblicato il 11 Febbraio 2016 da Genni

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

Carnevale di Foiano della Chiana, a carnival full of history and tradition

Pubblicato il 31 Gennaio 2016 da Genni

Spectacular choreography, historical traditions and mammoth brightly coloured floats are the ingredients for Tuscany’s oldest Carnival. Continua a leggere→

Pubblicato in Culture in Tuscany, Events in Valdichiana, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan traditions, Tuscany, Valdichiana | Contrassegnato , , , | Lascia un commento