Events

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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The Renaissance of Colle di Val d’Elsa

July 12, 2011

The first edition of the Renaissance Fair at Colle Val d’Elsa! Our impressions Anyone who has read our blog for a while probably has already understood we love to go to medieval festivals and that we often return to the ones held in Monteriggioni, Volterra and Roccatederighi in Tuscany. When we found out there would…

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Renaissance Festival 2011 in Colle Val d ‘Elsa

June 28, 2011

The beautiful town of Colle Val d ‘Elsa situated between Florence and Siena is completing the final preparations to take you back in time this upcoming weekend. On Saturday and Sunday July 2 and 3, 2011 the medieval village will host “The Renaissance of Colle – History, Festivals and Battles between 1479 and 1592”. During…

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Historical Parade in Florence

June 27, 2011

We’d like to share our shots from the parade in historical costume that made its way through Florence’s historical center on Friday in celebration of St. John the Baptist, Florence’s patron saint. The parade made its way to Piazza Santa Croce, accompanying the players of the Blue team from Santa Croce and the White team…

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Celebrating Florence’s Patron Saint

June 23, 2011

Are you in Florence this Friday, June 24th? Then take the chance to join in the celebrations for Florence’s patron saint, St. John the Baptist! The big events on this day are the historical parade in costume through Florence that is followed by final match of the Calcio Storico in Piazza Santa Croce and the…

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Florence Museums at Night 2011

May 12, 2011

Saturday May 14, 2011 will be the “Night of the Museums”, a special European initiative for which many museums in the various European countries will be open at night offering guided tours and events. The event is sponsored by the UNESCO and the Council of Europe. Florence joins this special initiative with the special openings…

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Florence, a night in Blue

May 6, 2011

Did you participate in the recent White Night in Florence? It was a really special night for the city, full of events and performances that accompanied both Florentines and tourists until late into the early hours of the morning. This weekend Florence is going to dress in a new color: it’s time for BLUE! On…

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Florence Notte Bianca 2011

April 27, 2011

The night between April 30 and May 1, 2011 in Florence will be a fun “notte bianca”, a “white” all-night arts festival all around the city. This year, the city of Michelangelo’s David will live a long sleepless night with special opening of several museums until midnight and entertaining events lasting until the early hours…

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Events for Easter and Easter Monday in Tuscany

April 21, 2011

Just a few days to Easter and Easter celebrations throughout Tuscany start tomorrow, Holy Friday. Friday 22 and Saturday, April 23 According to Christian tradition, the Friday before Easter, called Holy Friday, commemorates the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. For the occasion, many Tuscan cities organize processions and small religious celebrations. In Castiglion Fiorentino…

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Culture Week 2011

April 1, 2011

The upcoming 13th edition of European Culture Week looks very promising thanks in large part to the success of previous editions with the public. From the 9th to the 17th of April 2011, Europe will be the protagonist of important cultural events, and so will Italy and Tuscany.

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