Tuscany in February has more going for it than you might think. The Christmas holidays are already a faint memory. The air is crisp and cold, and carries with it the promise of snow. Days are shorter and somehow quieter, but everywhere around the region people are getting ready to celebrate the traditional Carnival, with colourful… Read more »
Read MoreWhat’s New in Florence in 2024
Florence, with its centuries old history, still tries to keep up with the times, inventing something new every year. Recently a few attractions have been added to the calendar and the list of things to do in 2024. Want to see Florence from a different perspective? Ride the panoramic wheel that will be open until… Read more »
Read MoreTuscany in January, Best Events and Things to do
There are many reasons to travel to Tuscany in January. First of all, this is the best time for enjoying the most popular destinations like Florence, Siena and Pisa. Crowds thin out during the winter months and if you’re up for some sightseeing and exploring museums around Tuscany, you’ll find it’s more enjoyable to visit the… Read more »
Read MoreFlorence in January, Best Events and Things to Do
If you don’t mind a bit of cold weather, January might be the ideal time to see Florence. January means you avoid crowds, you get cheaper museum tickets, and sales in all those enticing Florentine shops. There are art exhibitions and events galore, and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to sample some traditional Winter delicacies…. Read more »
Read MoreCompetition Panels by Brunelleschi and Gioberti for Florence Baptistry
There are two bronze panels at the Bargello Museum in Florence that deserve every visitor’s full attention. They’re small and as a result can be easily overlooked, dwarfed by the great statues in the vast Donatello’s Hall. But they are well worth a closer look, as you’re in the presence of two artworks that defined… Read more »
Read MoreFlorence in Winter – Best Events and Things to do
Could Winter be the best time to visit Florence? It is for me. Winter in Florence means all the atmosphere of festive Christmas traditions, enjoying museums without the crowds, a magical atmosphere in the air, and plenty of sweet treats. January shows off the new trends during the Pitti Uomo fashion show, while the sales… Read more »
Read MoreAll the Delights of Christmas in the Chianti
The olives have been are harvested, the vineyards are resting, and the towns around Chianti are getting ready for some Christmas excitement. December in the Chianti means a magical atmosphere. Twinkling lights illuminate the stone streets. Cosy trattorie offer up earthy winter dishes. And of course, it’s the perfect moment to savour one of the… Read more »
Read MoreFrescoes by Taddeo Gaddi in Santa Croce Church, Florence
The frescoes by Giotto and Taddeo Gaddi are one of the highlights of Santa Croce Church in Florence. Here we’ll explore in details the series of frescoes by Taddeo Gaddi, that are in the right transept of the Baroncelli Chapel. These frescoes depict scenes from the ‘Life of the Virgin Mary’ and include the “Annunciation to… Read more »
Read More5 Magical Places to visit in Tuscany this Christmas
Medieval towns and hamlets around Tuscany are the perfect places to be at Christmas. Lights twinkle over cobbled streets and the picturesque squares are alive with festive magic. So here we give you some trip ideas for Christmas in Tuscany: Arezzo and Montepulciano with their amazing Christmas markets, San Gimignano with its illuminated towers, and… Read more »
Read MoreFrescoes by Giotto in Santa Croce Church, Florence
The Gothic Santa Croce Church in Florence contains some of Giotto’s most famous frescoes, painted around 1320-25, when he was already a famous and much in-demand artist. Depicting scenes from the “Life of Saint Francis” (in the Bardi Chapel) and “Lives of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist” (Peruzzi Chapel), this series… Read more »
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