Traditions in Florence: Florentine New Year in March
Yes, you read the title correctly. The magnificent art city of Florence celebrates its New Year on March 25th every …
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Spring Has Sprung: Enjoying Italy’s Botanical Gardens
The first day of spring is a moment eagerly awaited by many, as it represents nature’s reawakening after a long …
Five Italian Cities Associated With the Great Dante Alighieri’s Life and Work
There are several locations in Italy associated with the life and works of Dante Alighieri, the celebrated Florentine poet. Here …
Michelangelo’s Three Pietàs and Where to See Them
Michelangelo Buonarroti, or simply “Michelangelo”, was born in Arezzo on March 6, 1475, and died on February 18, 1564, in …
A Day Trip to Pontremoli in Tuscany’s Lunigiana Region
Tuscany has done “it” once again! “It” being the fact that the region continues to pleasantly surprise me time and …
Carnival in Viareggio 2023: Celebrating 150 Years
150 years of celebrating one of Italy’s most prized Carnivals is certainly quite a milestone! The city of Viareggio in Tuscany’s very first …
San Sisto in Cortevecchia: The Oldest Church in Pisa
So you’re finally visiting the magnificent art city of Pisa in Tuscany! It has been your lifelong dream, on your …
The Il Casalino Bed & Breakfast in Tuscany
If you’ve been dreaming about a getaway in the Tuscan hills and are ready to make that dream a reality, …
Five Italian Villages to Visit During Christmastime
What could be better than bundling up in your warmest winter clothes and strolling down the cobblestone streets of a …
“Crazy Christmas” in the Medieval Village of Palazzuolo sul Senio Near Florence
“Crazy Christmas” in Palazzuolo sul Senio Christmas market, street food, music and nativity scenes in the quaint historic village near …
