Events

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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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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Ending the Summer in the Valdorcia

August 26, 2010

After my last sunburn this past weekend on the Tuscan beaches, I’ve decided to skip the seaside and visit Valdorcia, an area I personally love because of its stunning landscapes, many of which have been immortalized in movies. On Saturday we’ll first go to San Quirico D’Orcia for a quiet walk through the historical center,…

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The Weekend of the Assumption in Mugello

August 13, 2010

This weekend is Ferragosto, the day of the Assumption, which is a national holiday in Italy. So we have decided to spend the whole weekend in Mugello, the green valley to the north of Florence.

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Goblets of stars

August 3, 2010

On the night of Saint Lawrence, August 10th 2010, most of the wine cities in Tuscany will be animated by “Calici di Stelle” (Goblets of stars). For all night there will wine and food tastings, concerts, craft markets, guided tours and stars watching. In the Chianti Classico region there will be many events: in Greve…

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A weekend in Maremma following Mirò

July 30, 2010

Even though the weather forecast says that there will be thunderstorms, and I highlight thunderstorms, I really hope that on Saturday and Sunday it will be sunny in Tuscany. I want to go to my beloved Maremma this weekend.

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