Archivi tag: Florence

Florence in December

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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Castiglion Fiorentino, under Cortona’s sun

Located on the top of a hill in the province of Arezzo is the small walled town of Castiglion Fiorentino. Surrounded by beautiful olive groves, the town enjoys magnificent views over the Val di Chio, the Valdichiana and the pre-Apennines. … Continua a leggere

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140th Palio edition for Casole d’Elsa

It may not be as old as Siena’s, which apparently goes back until the Middle Ages, but 140 editions is quite a good feat in my personal opinion. The beautiful medieval hilltop town of Casole d’Elsa with its gorgeous Romanesque … Continua a leggere

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Passo della Consuma, the corridor between Florence and Arezzo

Passo della Consuma, the Consuma Pass, separates the territory of Florence from Arezzo’s lush green valleys of the Casentino. Continua a leggere

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♫ “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” ♫ is to get married in Florence

Or not? Rumours have it that this Saturday, May 24th, Kimye (aka Ms. Kim Kardashian & Mr Kanye West) are getting married in Florence. For obvious reasons the exact details are being cautiously guarded and thus it is unknown if … Continua a leggere

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