Tuscany isn’t all about about art and architecture. In order to get a complete Tuscan experience, don’t overlook its stunning countryside. A great way to experience the slow pace and natural beauty of Tuscany is to take a few days off the beaten track and stay on a farm. Most […]
If you walk around Florence, especially on the outskirts of town, you might come across food trucks that sell panini al lampredotto, or plainly lampredotto, and wonder what those tasty looking sandwiches are filled with. All will be revealed about this Florentine delicacy that scares away the weak but rewards […]
The Emilia Romagna region, and more specifically Motor Valley, is the Italian heart of all that is race engineering and sleek design. Let’s focus on the motorbike giant in this article. How to Get There The Ducati museum and factory are in a little town called Borgo Panigale about 20 […]
Lucca is magical city well worth visiting on a holiday to Tuscany. Though its rival and neighboring city, Pisa tends to get all the glory, Lucca has a lot to offer. Many visitors tend to hit both cities in one day on a day tour, which condenses the time at […]
The beautiful Medieval town of Montalcino crowns one of the soft hills of the picturesque Val d’Orcia. The town and surrounding countryside is renowned for its production of Brunello wine. Visitors should take at least half a day to admire the landscape, architecture as well as the wine. How to […]
Ferrari fans visiting Florence can’t miss the opportunity to take a day off from Renaissance history and immerse themselves in the height of design and speed. A quick trip over the Apennine mountains will take you to the heart of Motor Valley where most of the greatest Italian sports cars […]
Italy is famous for its art and food but also for its fashion and design. The heart of super car design and production is in Emilia Romagna, the region to the North West of Tuscany. Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati and other world famous brands are all from the area called […]
The city of Pienza is about 1.40 hour from Florence to the south of Siena. It was completely remodelled to represent the architectural style of the Renaissance in honour of Pope Pius II. Pienza, with its perfect proportions and aesthetically pleasing buildings is considered the Ideal City, and a model […]
A Brief History Piazzale Michelangelo is located south of the city center on the right side of the Arno river. It was designed by architect Giuseppe Poggi in 1869. At the time, Florence was the capital of Italy, and to celebrate this fact, the city was “beautified” and modernised. The […]
Art lovers cannot go to Florence without visiting the Galleria dell’Accademia where the famous sculpture of David lives. The museum is located in via Ricasoli 58/60, a short 6 minute walk from the Florence Cathedral. The Accademia’s rooms are organised in different collections, mostly divided by medium (painting, sculpture, music) […]
All the art and culture of Florence can at times be exhausting. If you are in need of a change of pace but don’t have time to head out to the Tuscan countryside or seaside, there is an alternate solution: seek refuge in one of Florence’s many gardens. The capital […]
