Archive for 'Localities'

  

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Shopping in Florence
If you have been thinking about travelling to Italy then be sure to browse our incredible vacation rentals in Tuscany and, once you do, you can start planning all that you will see and do while you’re there! In addition to beautiful little towns, buzzing metropolises laden with centuries of history and culture, stunning landscapes, amazing beaches, incredible mountain ranges, pretty islands, outstanding food and wine, architectural gems and breath-taking places of worship, stylish people-watching opportunities aplenty, and much more besides, the Italian regions also boast lots of excellent shopping destinations. Not only is it a veritable mecca for fashion lovers, it is also a place where tradition lives on and quality is very much prided. As such, it is a wonderful place to browse little local shops selling souvenirs to bring home, unique boutiques stuffed with all sorts of Italian gifts, and small local makers’ wares to find incredible things to buy in Italy. If you are planning a trip to Tuscany, you like great souvenirs and shopping for authentic, handmade, and beautiful things, and you are wondering what to buy then these are the items to remember to leave room for in your suitcase as you explore Tuscany and take day trips throughout the regions in Italy!     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Amalfi Coast, Central Italy, Chianti, Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Products & Specialities, Shopping, Umbria, Venice

  

Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Strawberries
Are you mad about strawberries? If so, have you tried strawberries (or, really, any kind of fruit or vegetables) in Italy during the summer? It is a whole different experience that can completely change your mind about things and convert you to foods that you never thought you liked! If you love strawberries, then you need to try Italian strawberries that have been perfectly ripened by the sunny days and fertile soils of Italy. It is a magical experience but it is at its absolute peak in the town of Terricciola. Located in the province of Pisa, this pretty little town is most famous for her annual strawberry festival, which is a must-see for foodies who have found themselves a luxury villa in Pisa and plan on spending time in the area during May.     Read More
Posted in: Concerts & Festivals, Curiosities, Events, Fairs, Food and Wine, Localities, Pisa

  

Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Green Day
Music lovers of the world, and fans of rock, in particular, take note: you’re going to want to find a luxury villa in Florence and head to the city next June. Not only is that when the city is alive and abuzz with tourists and activity and an endless list of things to see and do, it is when one of the best rock music festivals in Europe takes place: Firenze Rocks.

Firenze Rocks is a rock music festival that takes place annually at the Visarno Arena in the Parco delle Cascine in Florence and is one of the main and most exciting music events of the summer that takes place in Tuscany and in Italy. Established four years ago, the amazing line-ups of the festival in the past few editions have led to great excitement in recent years and have seen tickets sell out within minutes, attracting thousands of fans to come from all over the country and Europe. In 2018, an astounding 200,000 people attended the festival!     Read More
Posted in: Concerts & Festivals, Events, Florence, June, Localities

  

Monday, November 25, 2019
For those who like to travel when tourist crowds are at their smallest, winter is a great time to visit Tuscany: it is when you can readily visit the most famous and popular tourist attractions without having to queue for long periods of time, when prices for things and various travel costs are often at their lowest, when things are most authentic and locals have the most energy for visitors as they aren’t coming in their swathes, and it is when the whole region seems like a different place entirely without the tourist crowds that arrive in summer.

However, you might also wish to experience many of the traditions and festivals that only take place during the high season in Tuscany. If this is the case, then fear not as the town of Buti, near Pisa, has the answer for you and makes for an ideal winter destination in Tuscany. If you are looking for the best time of year to visit Pisa, then come in time for the Palio di Buti. Find a vacation rental in Pisa and head to this town and this festival to get a slice of the palio tradition while enjoying the most peaceful time of the year in the region.     Read More
Posted in: Concerts & Festivals, Curiosities, Events, History, Localities, Pisa, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, November 22, 2019
Chapel of San Michele, Semifonte
If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are looking to delve into, and explore, some of the beautiful Tuscan countryside around the city and if you are interested in abandoned places and history, then you should probably head to Semifonte. Located in the province of Florence, within the modern day comune of Barberino Val d'Elsa, Semifonte was once a grand fortified city that was built during the 12th century. If was destroyed in 1202 in a siege during conflict with Florence and little remains today as the peace treaty brokered with Florence required surviving inhabitants to demolish their own city and prevented rebuilding on the site. In fact, the stones used to build Barberino Val d'Elsa were taken from the destroyed city and repurposed, leaving very little of the city behind today.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Churches & Religious Buildings, Curiosities, Florence, Localities, Must See Attractions, Tourist Attractions