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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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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

Anteprima del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016

A great opportunity for all wine lovers is coming up. Montepulciano is hosting a preview of Super Tuscan Vino Nobile.
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Pubblicato in Events around Siena, Events in Valdichiana, Fêtes & showcases in Tuscany, Tuscan food and wine, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan wineries, Tuscany, Valdichiana | Contrassegnato , , , | Lascia un commento

When Banksy visited Tuscany

One of the English graffiti artist’s artworks appeared along the Tuscan motorway in December 2015. Continua a leggere

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

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

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