Tuscany is the perfect place, whether you are looking for a relaxing vacation far from the crowd, or a more active and adventurous one. If you love visiting art cities and museums, or if you love outdoor activities such as mountain biking, horse riding, trekking, walking, hiking; you’ll be surprised from the many beautiful things you could see and do. And the countless food and wine festivals will make everything even more special.
The local Palio at Casole d’Elsa
Added on January 20th 2012 — Central Tuscany, Events
On the 2nd Sunday of July jockeys mount their horses for Casole d’Elsa Palio bareback horse race up the hillside leading to the village. In each of the six contrade, or town quarters, celebrations spill into the streets, so come along and join the party. Local villages all participate and there is dancing, eating and … Read more »
Museo Guarnacci in Volterra
Added on January 20th 2012 — Latest news, Museums, Things to do
The Museo Etrusco Guarnacci in the heart of Volterra has one of the most fascinating Etruscan collections in Italy, not to mention alabaster shops on every corner. This dour-faced terracotta couple on a sarcophagus lid give a glimpse into the lives of a people about whom so little is known.
Osteria Casolani in Casole d’Elsa
Added on January 20th 2012 — Central Tuscany, Restaurants, Things to do
This is a really excellent place, in the bar along the main street in Casole d’Elsa, going towards the castle/town hall in Casole. Chris (English) and her husband Sirio (Italian) together with a couple of friends, cook a set menu of delicious local Tuscan dishes for a fixed price (about 27 EUR per head, excluding … Read more »
La Traviata playing at the Abbey of San Zeno, Pisa
Added on May 6th 2011 — Concerts, Latest news, Things to do
Friday the 27th of June at 9pm at the Abbey of San Zeno, “Orfeo inScena” presents “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi. Abbazia di San Zeno – where is it? Tickets 15 EUR For more information (in Italian) Cast: Nel cast, diretto dal M° Marco Rimicci, figurano: Roberta Ceccotti (Violetta Valery); Nicola Vocaturo (Alfredo Germont); Fabrizio … Read more »
