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Easter Sunday is a Free Admission Sunday

State sites and museums are free in Tuscany on Easter Sunday.
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Wishing you all a sweet Christmas holiday

With the Christmas holidays on their way, Tuscany dons its festive dress, turns its twinkling lights on, adorns its trees and stages its nativity scenes. In this period, colourful Christmas markets appear in the streets and squares with its kaleidoscope … Continua a leggere

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Chianti, always a Classic

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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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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