Author: Cristina Romeo

Born in Florence at the end of the fabulous '70s, Cristina has always lived in the famous "cradle of the Renaissance". She's in love with her homeland, but also enjoys traveling and discovering new places. Cristina is mum to a lovely little girl, to whom she hopes to pass on all the passion and love of our precious, wonderful Tuscany.

Free Entry and Special Events on the European Heritage Days

September 26, 2012

On the occasion of the European Heritage Days on Saturday September 29 and Sunday September 30 all Italian State museums will be open to the public for free. Tuscany with its gorgeous cultural heritage is also involved in the initiative and offers to all visitors free entry to the State museums and places of art…

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Wine Town 2012: Taste Florence, Discovering its Palaces & Hidden Corners

September 13, 2012

WineTown is back in Florence for the third edition of one of the most important event about Italian quality wine. September 21st and 22nd are the save-the-date days you cannot miss if you want to taste the great wines the major tuscan producers will present at WineTown 2012. The event is made up of wine-tasting,…

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3 Good Reasons to be in Florence on this September 8th

August 29, 2012

On September 8th in Italy we celebrate the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and if you are in or around Florence on that day, you certainly can’t miss these special events organized in the city. The Florence Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, will be regularly open and offers to visitors the incredible chance to…

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Enjoy a special night at the Uffizi Gallery, Accademia and Bargello Museum

August 7, 2012

Would you like to spend a special evening in some of the most famous Italian museums? If you’re in Florence this summer, you can take advantage of a special initiative called “3 Extraordinary Hours” and take a special night tour at the three best city museums: the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia and the Bargello Museum!…

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San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca and More: Do not miss these this Weekend

June 28, 2012

This summer “under the Tuscan sun” has barely started and it is already very “hot” both as far as weather forecasts goes but also for the the numerous, quality events scheduled around the region every weekend. Wherever you are this upcoming weekend, you’re surely find some interesting events and things to do, both in the…

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Discovering the caves of the Antro del Corchia

May 18, 2012

Some weeks ago a faithful reader of our travel guides very gently “scolded us” for having reserved a nice long article to the Grotte del Vento (Wind Caves) in Garfagnana, forgetting the equally fascinating caves of the Antro del Corchia, also located in the province of Lucca but just a little bit further north. We really…

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5 Ideas to Celebrate this Carnival 2012 in Tuscany

February 3, 2012

With February, Carnival season 2012 comes alive and Tuscany prepares to celebrate with big masked parades and events dedicated to Carnival. Have you already prepared your fancy costume and bought some confetti and streamers? If you answered “Yes”, then you have only to choose the destination to celebrate! Otherwise, do not worry, you still have…

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Special Guided Visits to the Vasari Corridor

January 12, 2012

Starting January 17, the Vasari Corridor will once again be open for special visits. This is a wonderful opportunity to get into and view the special art collection along the corridor, as well as experience the view of Florence as the Medici saw it! The special visits are offered directly by the Superintendance of the…

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Grapes and Wine, the Protagonists of September

September 22, 2011

Grapes and wine are the stars of many events planned these last few days of September in Tuscany. The grape harvest is almost complete throughout the region, so it now the moment to celebrate the end of the harvest and taste the new, good wine from this harvest, but not only. The Bacco Artigiano and…

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Livorno and Effetto Venezia 2011

July 25, 2011

Livorno is preparing to live “Effetto Venezia“, a traditional big event organized in the characteristic city district named “Venice” and which comes this year to its 26th edition, completely inspired to France. For ten days, from July 29 to August 7, 2011, will take place all kinds of events, from special guided tours, theater performances,concerts,…

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