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Castagneto Carducci, the heart of the Etruscan Coast

Pubblicato il 18 Gennaio 2015 da Genni

  Set amongst the Etruscan jewels that give their name to this strip of coast south of Livorno, is the town of Castagneto Carducci. Perched on the hillside near a chestnut wood, castagneto, the town was named in 1900 Castagneto … Continua a leggere→

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Chianti, always a Classic

Pubblicato il 8 Dicembre 2014 da Genni

The original, genuine, pulsing heart of Chianti is known as Chianti Classico and stretches between Florence and Siena.  Located entirely within the boundaries of this region are Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti, … Continua a leggere→

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Florence in December

Pubblicato il 28 Novembre 2014 da Genni

So what’s on in Florence during the merry month of December? Here in Italy the Christmas atmosphere starts early. The shop windows are embellished with their twinkling holiday decorations and the traditional festive illumination lights up the city’s streets. On … Continua a leggere→

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Livorno, waiting to be discovered

Pubblicato il 6 Novembre 2014 da Genni

This week one of Pope Francis’ choir ‘boys’ is leading us to the discovery of the ancient free port city of Livorno. Tuscan born Ermenegildo Corsini lives and works in Rome where he is part of the renowned Sistine Chapel … Continua a leggere→

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Lucca Comics is back – Revolution!

Pubblicato il 30 Ottobre 2014 da Genni

  Starting today, October 30th, and continuing until Sunday, November 2nd, is the annual comic book and gaming convention Lucca Comics & Games. Launched in 1966, during the years this event has grown both in size and importance. Starting off … Continua a leggere→

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