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Earth Hour in Tuscany

19th March marks the celebration of WWF’s Earth Hour. Let’s take a look at the events in Tuscany Continua a leggere

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It’s March, welcome to the New Year

François Rabelais once wrote “The greatest loss of time that I know is to count the hours” (Gargantua in Book I, “Gargantua and Pantagruel”), but time – be it hours, days, years – has been calculated for centuries. Here is how they do it in Tuscany. Continua a leggere

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TASTE 11, come and get a taste of Italy

Pitti Taste 11, a showcase for Italian food and lifestyle. From March 12th to 14th at Stazione Leopolda, Florence. Continua a leggere

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From Kandinsky to Pollock, the Art of the Guggenheim Collections

A display of masterpieces from European and American 20th century art on display at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence. Continua a leggere

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Vernio, tradition and polenta

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