Archive for 'Pisa'

  

Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Pisa
With the Autumn season right around the corner, it has never been a better time to find a vacation rental in Tuscany and plan a Fall trip.

Fall is a stunning time of year in Tuscany when the eating is good, the landscape is even more breathtakingly beautiful and there are plenty of other perks too. Here are more reasons to get to it and organise a trip to Tuscany this Autumn...

3. Less tourists

Summer, as one would imagine, is the busiest time of year to visit Italy but, in the following months, things quiet down. Starting in September and, clearly visible in October and November, the crowds dissipate, the queues shorten, and availabilities are better.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Localities, Pisa, Top 10 Lists

  

Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Piaggio Boss
If you have a fondness for mopeds, motorcycles and Italian engineering and you are looking to find a luxury villa in Pisa, be sure to set aside time to take a half hour drive out to Pontedera and visit the Piaggio Museum. With free entry and lots of fascinating things to see, it is a perfect addition to a vacation in the area!

The Piaggio Museum was inaugurated in March 2000 at the Piaggio Headquarters in Pontedera, in the tooling department of the ancient factory. Created to preserve the history of, and celebrate, one of the oldest Italian brands, it exhibits various models of vehicles released over the years. Alongside this is documentation from the Piaggio Historical Archive, which has sketches, drawings and advertising campaigns from the 1930s to the present day. Charting the brand's pre-war progress from aeronautical and rail production to the development of the Vespa to the rich variety of incredible motorcycles from over the decades.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Pisa, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Chocolate
Amedei is a luxury brand of chocolate that many have never heard of and, less still, are aware hails from Tuscany. Yet, it is a delicious chocolate brand and a part of the varied culinary landscape that has made the region so very famous among foodies the world over. It is pricy and fine and requires an attentive palate but has been labelled the best chocolate in the world and constantly wins prizes.

If you are serious about your food, discerning about your chocolate and have found a luxury villa in Pisa, be sure to plan to take a day trip and drive out to the factory, which is located close to La Rotta in Pontedera, a half hour from the city.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Food and Wine, Localities, Pisa, Products & Specialities

  

Monday, June 25, 2018
Palazzo Blu
In the last post we were discussing Pisa and why it is such an excellent place to visit...In fact, we began listing just ten of the many reasons as to why you should find a luxury villa in Pisa and plan a trip right away. Here are the other five to complete the set...

6. Palazzo Blu: Palazzo Blu is one of Tuscany's artistic highlights and is an excellent art museum located right in the historic heart of Pisa. Home to both an excellent permanent collection – featuring works by the likes of Artemisia and Orazio Gentileschi, Benozzo Gozzoli and Umberto Vittorini – and important temporary exhibitions throughout the year – Dali, Lautrec and Escher have all been showcased in the last couple of years, it is a wonderful place to get a taste of the great tradition of art in Tuscany.

7. Borgo Stretto: This is a popular pedestrian shopping street filled with charming historic buildings, stores, eateries and cafés. Ideal for wandering, doing a spot of shopping and grabbing a bite to eat, it's an idyllic and typical pretty Tuscan cityscape to spend some time in.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Parks & Gardens, Pisa, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, June 22, 2018
Tuttomondo
People know Pisa best as home to the famous Leaning Tower but that is not all there is to this charming Tuscan city.

If you find yourself a luxury villa in Pisa, then these are just ten of the things you can expect from your trip:

1. The Leaning Tower of Pisa: Okay, okay, so I said that the Leaning Tower isn't all there is to Pisa. However, it would be remiss of me not to mention it at all. It's one of many great reasons to visit the city. It is iconic. And silly photos are a staple of being a tourist.

2. The Duomo: While you're in the area, the Duomo, next to which the Leaning Tower is located, is a must-see. Special tickets can be purchased to visit multiple sites in the Piazza dei Miracoli and the Duomo is one of the highlights. A truly stunning and richly ornamented building, it features dazzling interiors and will linger in your mind forever after viewing it.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Pisa, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions