Events

Visit an Unusual Florence

October 29, 2010

Since last week and going on through December 7, an extraordinary program of guided visits in the historical center and more will let you discover Firenze Insolita, or an “Unusual Florence“. The events will include concerts, guided tours and visits throughout the city letting you discover some of its lesser known treasures. The program has…

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Autumn Flavors: Truffles and Chestnuts

October 27, 2010

October will end soon and on Saturday night we will have to turn back the clock  to the solar time. This means that we will sleep one hour more 🙂 but we’ll lose one hour of day light 🙁 I recommend you take note and don’t forget to turn back your clock! This last weekend…

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Creativity Weekend in Florence

October 22, 2010

Although the unpredictable weather is trying to make me feel sick 😉 there are some interesting events on this third weekend in October. In Mugello there will be the traditional Chestnuts Festival in Marradi, in Palazzuolo sul Senio there will be Festival of Marrone and other products coming from the woods. Even in Borgo San…

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Chestnut and Antique Fairs in Tuscany

October 15, 2010

Last week looked like winter with its gray, damp days, but the weather for this weekend should be sunny and nice overall, perfect for taking part in an event or food festival or sagra in Tuscany and enjoying a relaxing weekend. Chestnuts and fairs: Sunday October 17th – departing from Florence’s SMN station, the steam…

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Autumn Food Festivals in Tuscany

October 8, 2010

Days are becoming shorter and the light jacket I wear in the mornings heavier. Afternoons are glorious right now in Florence though! Leaves have started to fall and the hills around Florence are changing colors, a beautiful sight. What I love about this season: the full calendar of events centered around the season’s products. Here…

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Touring Day in Tuscany

October 6, 2010

On 10-10-10 the Italian Touring Club has organized a special event for Orange Flag Destinations in Italy. The Orange Flag is a distinction given to small Italian municipalities that stand out for their excellence in hospitality, rewarding their efforts in promoting high-quality and eco-friendly tourism and hospitality. Tuscany has the largest number of orange flagged…

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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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Autumn heats up Mugello

September 29, 2010

Autumn is here and the Tuscan countryside is changing its colors: from the vibrant green of summer into warm yellows and reds typical of this season. In Mugello, autumn is a very special season full of events and festivals we suggest you take note of. October is the month of chestnuts and other products from…

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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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