During Easter, churches around Italy are usually adorned with flower arrangements that recreate the symbols of Christ’s passion and resurrection. Here we take a look at a very specific version of this tradition in which churches are decorated with vetche or “vecce” – ghostly pale plants that are grown in the dark. It may sound… Read more »
Read MoreLa Dolce Villa, How Realistic is the Netflix Film Based in Tuscany?
Idyllic Tuscany scenery, plenty of stereotypes and lashings of Italian-style romance are the key ingredients of the Netflix movie “La Dolce Villa”, set in the fictional town of Montezara. There is not a place called Montezara in Tuscany, but the scenes are shot in real Tuscan towns, mixing and matching scenes from San Quirico d’Orcia,… Read more »
Read MoreEaster in Florence – Experience a traditional Easter in Florence
Easter is special in Florence, and if you’re visiting during the Easter holidays you can enjoy some special Florentine traditions and treats. The king of the show is the spectacular Explosion of the Cart in Piazza Duomo on Easter morning, a centuries old folkloristic show that offers plenty of excitement and adds colour to this already… Read more »
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