Events

Steve McCurry, Journey Around Man

July 16, 2013

If you’re in Siena this summer or fall, one of your stops should be at the Museum Complex Santa Maria della Scala to see the exhibition dedicated to Steve McCurry, one of the grand masters of photography of our time. Who hasn’t seen at least one of the shots featured here?

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Forte di Belvedere Reopens After 5 years

July 8, 2013

The Forte di Belvedere has finally reopened its doors today with a special exhibit dedicated to Zhang Huan, a Chinese artist prominently present in today’s contemporary art world. The exhibit is actually divided in two of the main symbols of the city: Palazzo Vecchio and the Forte Belvedere. The pieces on display showcase the artist’s…

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Main Events this July in Tuscany

July 2, 2013

Music, historical reenactments and folklore events are taking place this July, here are the ones we suggest you write down and head to: FOLKLORE – EVENTS AND FESTIVALS The Palio in Siena – July 2 Tuesday July 2 is the first of the two races of the year for the Palio in Siena (the second…

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Horse Fever at All Ages

June 10, 2013

If you or your children love horses, then head to Sarteano (province of Siena) this coming up weekend June 14-16 as it hosts the 10th annual Horse Fever (Febbre da Cavallo) event: exhibitions and demonstrations, presentation of activities and breeds, dressing competitions in traditional and fast work styles which count towards the national and regional…

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Aperitifs in Museums Makes a Comeback

June 1, 2013

Last spring and summer, the experiment of opening up popular museums in Florence once a week to enjoy “Art with a Cocktail” in hand was hugely successful with over 10,000 visitors and is thus making a comeback this summer starting this coming week. From the terrace of the Uffizi Gallery overlooking Piazza della Signoria (starting…

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A Trip into the Middle Ages

May 29, 2013

The summer season in Tuscany is the start of many events, particularly medieval fairs! The weather has been a little too wet for May so far, but if it turns out sunny and you’re wondering where to head off to this coming weekend, I recommed heading to Castiglion Fiorentino near Arezzo or Malmantile near Florence!

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Good Food and Wine Events in Chianti

May 22, 2013

Wine and excellent food continue as the main protagonists in events this weekend as they move from Florence, where Wine Town 2013 just took place, to Chianti with two wine and food manifestations. La Mostra del Chianti Centered in the small town of Montespertoli, the 56th edition of the “Mostra del Chianti” will start this…

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Night at the Museum 2013

May 15, 2013

Saturday, May 18 is the Night at the Museum, an initiative taking place across all of Europe – and which means free entrance into many, many museums and special events! What’s Happening in Florence In Florence, Palazzo Vecchio will be open for free visits from 6pm to midnight, including the walk around the patrol paths…

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Quality Wines & More: Wine Town is About to Arrive to Florence

May 13, 2013

We usually think of Florence as a city of art, but in the next few days it is going to turn into the city of wine! On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, from 3 to 11pm, Florence will be hosting the 4th edition of WineTown, a manifestation focused on excellent, high quality wines…

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The Giro di’Italia is coming to Tuscany and Florence!

May 8, 2013

Whether you’re a cyclist aficionado or not, prepare yourselves for an exciting Sunday as the Giro d’Italia passes through Tuscany and Florence this weekend! Sunday, May 12 marks Day 9 of the cycling race across Italy. The day will start in Sansepolcro in southeastern Tuscany, about 40km to the east of Arezzo, and pass through…

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