Author: Valentina

Valentina is a freelance copy and travel writer who loves Tuscany and writing about it. She's also a full-time mother of both a lovely, blond boy and to several of the four-legged kind.

What to do this weekend in Florence

October 1, 2010

We can certainly say that Autumn is here. Even though it’s quite warm during the day, early in the morning and late at night I definitely need to put on my scarf and hat. Over this first weekend in October, Florence will be animated by several events. The most expected is certainly Wine Town Firenze….

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What to do the last weekend in September in Tuscany

September 24, 2010

Wine, Beer and Much More September is almost at its end. Sometimes I don’t realize how fast time passes! Over the weekend there several events in Florence and its surroundings. Let’s see the most interesting going on this weekend.

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Wine Town Firenze

September 23, 2010

In a week time Florence will be the capital of wine. From September 30th to October 3rd the city hosts Wine Town Firenze, international event gathering together high quality wine producers. A great event dedicated to wine stewards and professional buyers, but also to wine lovers, tourists  and Florentine people.

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The Roman Theater in Palazzo Vecchio and the Vasari Corridor

September 22, 2010

It looks like that September will end with figurative fireworks in Florence. During all month the city has been animated by many events and this last week promises to be a busy one for anyone wanting to take advantage. From September 25th, Palazzo Vecchio will open for the first time to the public the Roman…

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Florence goes crazy about beer!

September 20, 2010

With the arrival of Autumn, Piazza Santa Croce continues to be a colorful meeting place for both Florentines and tourists alike every weekend. The square throughout the year hosts several events and festivals, marking the passage of the seasons in Florence.

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Michelangelo’s Crucifix returns to Santo Spirito

September 18, 2010

After 9 months around Italy, the stunning wooden Crucifix by Michelangelo is back in Florence. Early work by the great Tuscan artist, it will be on display in the Church of Santo Spirito from Sunday 19 September, right at the center of the sacristy. Florence Municipality, together with the Augustinian friars, are organizing several events…

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Waiting for Autumn

September 17, 2010

Autumn is here and we’ll soon the season will be to start wearing pullovers, scarves and hats again. Hoping that the weather will still be nice this upcoming weekend, here are the main events in Tuscany from which to choose from – so many choices!

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Autumn seems to have arrived in Tuscany

September 10, 2010

There are several events going on this weekend in Tuscany, and even though the weather is definitely changing, it should be nice for wandering around the region and enjoying the events going on. Hope these ideas will help you plan a great weekend in Tuscany!

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Weekend in September

September 3, 2010

September is here and days are shorter than before. I like this month because the weather is sunny and mild and the countryside starts changing colors. In addition there are many events in and around Florence. On Saturday I will stay in Florence and go for a walk in the city center. I want to…

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The Rificolona in Florence

September 2, 2010

In early September Florence hosts a unique event, that only Florentines know and celebrate: the Festa della Rificolona, the Festival of paper lanterns. This typical Florentine festival dates back to the Middle Ages. Since then people went on pilgrimage from Florence surroundings to Santissima Annunziata Church for celebrating the birth of the Virgin Mary on…

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