Archivi categoria: Tuscany

Ritual and fire with the Focarazza di Santa Caterina

On the night of November 24th people visiting the vicinities of Roccalbegna may encounter strange men covered in ashes fumbling with a large pole. Don’t worry it’s the Focarazza and they’re celebrating St Catherine! Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Culture in Tuscany, Events in Maremma, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore in Tuscany, Maremma, Mount Amiata, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , | Lascia un commento

Grand Ball at Palazzo Pitti

From November 28th to February 1st the Costume Gallery in Palazzo Pitti, Florence, is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Firenze Capitale with a Grand Ball Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Events in Florence, Exhibitions in Florence, Florence, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , | Lascia un commento

Christmas events in Tuscany

Tuscany has already started up its Christmas events and markets in a blaze of joyful colours, sounds and fragrances Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Events around Florence, Events around Siena, Events in Florence, Events in Siena, Events in Tuscany, Events in Valdichiana, Events on and around Mount Amiata, Fairs and markets in Tuscany, Florence, Mount Amiata, Siena, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Lascia un commento

Florence, Capital City 1865–2015

Florence is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its appointment as capital of Italy with an exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art in Palazzo Pitti. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Art exhibitions in Tuscany, Art in Florence, Exhibitions in Florence, Exhibitions in Tuscany, Florence, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , , , , | Lascia un commento

Montepulciano, not just wine factor

The hilltop town of Montepulciano is renowned worldwide for its excellent wines, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Rosso di Montepulciano, and for the attractions nearby in the Val di Chiana and Val d’Orcia, yet sadly largely underestimated for its art … Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Accommodations in Valdichiana, Churches and cathedrals in Tuscany, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscany, Valdichiana | Contrassegnato , , , , , , , | Lascia un commento