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The Medicean Villa La Petraia

An interesting suggestion. After visiting the wonders of Florence as an ordinary tourist,  abandon the trodden tracks. Move to a hidden  treasure in its immediate surroundings ( the area between Sesto Fiorentino and Careggi)  the Villa la Petraia, the sleeping … Continua a leggere

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The Battle of Anghiari, the lost Leonardo da Vinci

The hectic search of Leonardo’s lost masterwork  “The Battle of Anghiari”  has been  going on for many years. The site  is the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio,  Florence. The story started  in 1563 when  Vasari,  commissioned  to renovate the … 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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The New Olive Oil and Flavours from the Earth

This weekend, 21st-22nd January, the Pisan town of Pontedera is hosting the event “The New Olive Oil and Flavours from the Earth”, part of the Olive Oil Fair of the Pisan Hills. On display obviously producers from the surrounding territory … Continua a leggere

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Agripolis, Rural market at Fucecchio

The medieval town of Fucecchio, in the province of Florence, holds a rural monthly market with organic food. Agripolis, is held every third Saturday of the month and wants to be a place where consumers can meet, learn and acquire … Continua a leggere

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