Showing posts with label Tuscany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tuscany. Show all posts

Monday, August 18, 2014

What to see in Castelfiorentino and Certaldo


Imponent view of Certaldo's castle in Tuscany, Italy.


Today we will visit Castelfiorentino and Certaldo, two medieval towns in the heart of Tuscany, near near Florence and Siena. What to see and what to do in Castelfiorentino and Certaldo? Let's start!

Thursday, August 14, 2014

What to do in... - Florence

horse and carriage in Florence
In a trip is not only important where to go and what to visit but also what to do. What can you do in Florence besides visiting the highlights?

Discover the city in a horse and carriage: Tired of walking? Tired of the old same walking tour? Want something romantic? Try visit Florence in a horse and carriage

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Things to see in Lucca

Giunigi tower, Lucca
Lucca is a beautiful city in Toscana. What to see in Lucca? Let's start!
Starting from the train station, cross the street and follow viale Regina Margherita until you see the door to enter in the city. Take via Vittorio Veneto and you will reach Piazza Napoleone, a large square surrounded by trees and where you can admire the Ducal Palace.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Carnival in Italy - Viareggio

papier-maché sculputures during Viareggio Carnival
The carnival is approaching, that's the opportunity to visit Carnevale di Viareggio, one of the most famous carnivals in Italy and Europe. Born in 1873, it brings in the streets floats and papier-maché representing showmen and politicians.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Three days walking tour of Florence

Piazza della Signoria, Florence DAY 1

Start with the Galleria dell'Accademia, a museum where you can find the famous Michelangelo's David. As always, to avoid to wait in line, book your ticket in advance by asking to your hotel or b&b or book directly here. Take now via Cesare Battisti that will lead you to the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Discovering Chianti

Chianti vineyard

The Chianti region is a beautiful area between Siena and Florence. It is famous for its win and winery and there are many town where you can go wine tasting as well as tasting all the typical products of the region, admire the medieval towns and go shopping.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Walking tour of San Gimignano in one day

Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano

Today i suggest you a one day itinerary to visit San Gimignano, one of my favorite places in Tuscany.
First of all: how to get to San Gimignano? If you have a car you can use the Firenze Siena road, then take the Poggibonsi Nord exit, then follow the signs to San Gimignano. Outside the wall of the city there is a big parking lot.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Things to see in Siena in one day


View of Siena from S. Domenico square
Let's go visit Siena! Here you are a one day walking tour to visit this wonderful city with lot of stuff to see!
You can reach the city center from the train station with a bus, nr. 007 or 009 will take you very close to the San Domenico Church which was built in the 12th century and where, in a chapel, are kept the remains of Saint Catherine of Siena.

Things to see in Pisa besides the leaning tower

Leaning tower and Duomo of Pisa
Today I've prepared a walking tour for Pisa so you can visit this wonderful city in a day and you will discover the other treasures besides the leaning tower!

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

What to do in Florence in 2 days

Santa Croce square, FlorenceFlorence is a beautiful city with a lot of things to do and see that you must visit during your travel to Italy. Two days to spend here are just enough to see the main attractions, so I've prepared a walking tour with the things you can't miss. .Here it is an itinerary for a 2 days stay in the amazing city of Florence:

Things to do in Florence in one day

Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duomo of Florence)Florence is a beautiful city with a lot of things to do and see that you must visit during your travel to Italy. But if you just have one day to spend visiting this amazing city, here you are a walking tour with the things you can't miss. Unfortunately, you will not be able to visit museums as this activity takes a lot of time.
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